Art

Following KAWS' successful exhibition at Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario last summer, where the artist made his Canadian museum debut by bringing KAWS: Family to the city, the AGO is now launching a book to commemorate the exhibit.KAWS: FAMILY arrives as a 156-page book fully illustrated to celebrate the exhibition that occurred last summer. The book includes an essay from Julian Cox, the AGO Deputy Director and Chief Curator who curated the exhibition, as well as an interview with Jim Shedden, Curator, Special Projects and Director, Publications. The book not only includes all of KAWS' pieces exhibited at the AGO -- including the GONE (2020), FAMILY (2021) piece, a painted bronze sculpture featuring COMPANION and a a bulbous figure named CHUM and a fur-covered character named BFF, posed...

After a little over a two-year wait, Dune: Part Two has finally landed and even though many have yet to see the film, the community is already raving. While the audience score is still pending, the film already has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes out of 207 reviews. So with the opening weekend for theaters worldwide officially kicking off tomorrow, it would be no shock if the score grows even higher. But in celebrating the sequel film, Texas-based sand animation artist Grace Zhang has her own vision of paying homage – by recreating the Dune: Part Two trailer entirely from sand.Using just two tools, her hands and sand, the animation trailer reveals the plight of the film. In the two-minute and eleven-second video, you'll see Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Austin Butler as Fe...

Originally published on Hypeart.comArtworks were pulled out from the Barbican in London in protest of the cancellation of a lecture titled "The Shoah after Gaza" by Indian writer Pankaj Mishra, as per a report by The Guardian. This move sparked a response from collectors Lorenzo Legarda Leviste and Fahad Mayet, who demanded the removal of two quilts by artist Loretta Pettway from the exhibition Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art. Leviste and Mayet expressed their discontent with the Barbican's decision, labeling it as an act of censorship. They reached out to the curators of "Unravel" to provide clarification regarding the lecture's cancellation. Subsequently, Leviste and Mayet published their entire email exchange with the Barbican online after the quilts were taken down f...

Daniel Arsham, known for his unique blend of architecture, sculpture and performance artwork has unveiled his latest limited edition work. The piece, titled BRONZE ERODED ROME DEIFIED is a work based on a larger sculpture Arsham first exhibited at the KÖNIG GALERIE in Berlin, Germany in 2021.The limited edition expression of this work, limited to 99 examples, is a sculpture made of cast bronze, hand-finished in a custom Tiffany Green patina complemented by the artist's signature crystal details that are individually polished. BRONZE ERODED ROME DEIFIED stands 30 cm tall and weighs just under 5.5 kg, comes in a custom wooden crate and is accompanied by a pair of Arsham Studio art handling gloves as well as a metallic foiled certificate of authenticity that is hand-signed and numbered by the...

Originally published on Hypeart.comEver wondered who's shaping the future of tattoo art? "TATTOO YOU" is a new illustrated survey published by Phaidon that spotlights the work of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from across the globe who are pushing the boundaries of their craft. With nearly 700 images, the book provides a comprehensive overview of rising stars who are redefining the tattoo industry. These artists, carefully curated by a panel of experts including influential figures like Grace Neutral and Claudia De Sabe, represent a diverse range of styles and techniques.Each artist featured in "TATTOO YOU" is accompanied by a selection of images that highlight their unique work, accompanied by in-depth profiles exploring their influences, creative processes, and contributions to the evolv...

Originally published on Hypeart.comHolywell Row Happy Helicopters is a work of street art by Banksy that first graced the exterior of a Shoreditch office building in London back in 2006. However, the overwhelming attention from crowds activating the building's security lights prompted the property owner to obscure the artwork with black paint and subsequently sell the offices.The new owner remained oblivious to the hidden masterpiece until stumbling upon it in a book entitled "Banksy Captured" by Steve Lazarides. Astonished by the discovery, the owner initiated a restoration project to salvage the significance of the artwork. The restoration process involved meticulous removal of the three-inch-thick render, a task compounded by the unconventional materials used in the mural's creation.Des...

According to IKEA's Life at Home Report, "48% of people globally do not feel that their life at home is represented in the media." The Swedish homeware brand is changing by debuting its inaugural artist-in-residence initiative with recognized portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz. IKEA believes everyone deserves a chance to shine, enlisting Leibovitz to capture lived-in homes worldwide. The creative takes her lens inside intimate environments and records her findings through visual language in Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Leibovitz and IKEA have toured 25 households, showing everyday life and sitting down with their inhabitants. While the full range of images is exclusively available to view at the collaborative exhibition in Paris, take a...

Whether in the desert, Colorado mountains or even Norway, James Turrell is known for his signature installations that harness the power of light. Now, the artist has brought his signature aesthetic back to New York City by installing an illuminated skylight at a private school.The latest work is apart of Turrell's Skyspaces series which includes 85 works in total internationally. Entitled "Leading Skyspace," the skylight is located at Friend Seminary school in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood. The skylight is installed within a small chamber room that features wood seating. Offering "a unique and personal experience of the sky" says Turrell, the skylight is complete with color-changing LED lights – also nodding to the American artist's key play with rich and vibrant colors. "Turrell’s...

Yue Minjun, a celebrated contemporary Chinese painter, sculptor and printmaker, best known for his works depicting himself with his trademark smile has unveiled his latest limited edition offering in collaboration with AllRightsReserved (ARR).While the work still features Minjun's familiar smile, it also incorporates inspiration from the late martial arts expert and celebrated actor Bruce Lee. Speaking on this inspiration, Minjun shared "We have always had a special admiration for Bruce Lee. His movies have a significant impact on me. This sculpture portrays a boxing pose, reflecting a sense of personal heroism. This position represents a strong power and determination."Additionally, the work, titled "Kung Fu" (一拳) stands as an artistic exploration of Chinese cultural heritage, designed to...

Currently on view at the Château La Coste in Provence, France,  is Damien Hirst’s The Light That Shines exhibition. Spanning 500 acres of land, the exhibition takes over the entire Château La Coste with Hirst’s extensive body of work spread across five pavilions.Over 90 sculptures and paintings are displayed on site, including highly-recognizable pieces as well as artwork like “The Empress Paintings”, which has never been exhibited before. Each area is carefully curated with pieces that befits the environment, thus inviting visitors to an immersive viewing experience. A prime example of this is the placement of the “Natural History” series in the Renzo Piano Pavilion. It’s located on the lower ground floor of the site, so its natural light source fluctuates throughout the day, while its un...

American artist George Condo is working with Avant Arte on the release of three highly limited silkscreen prints. The collaboration is made in partnership with the Dia Art Foundation and produced by London's Make-Ready studio, with full proceeds benefitting Dia's commitment to supporting solo and group exhibitions, as well as site-specific installations around the world. The trio of prints, Prismatic Head Composition, Lost in Time, Portrait and Head, are all adaptations of previous canvas paintings. Condo, whose only held two previous jobs before pursuing art full time, draws from his earlier experiences working for the Dia Art Foundation and the silkscreen printing techniques he learned during his time at Andy Warhol's Factory, resulting in three highly expressive prints that come as a ba...