Art

Thom Browne has been selected by Sotheby's to serve as the curatorial partner for its upcoming “Visions of America” auctions. The 10-auction event, which will begin with an exhibition running beginning January 12 to 20, is designed to pay homage to ​​”American craftsmanship and culture.”Over 500 items will be auctioned off, with selections spanning paintings, furniture, decor, folk art, maps, whiskey, manuscripts and books. It’ll also present what may perhaps be Browne’s area of expertise: archival fashion.The designer, who is the Chairman of the CFDA and described by Sotheby’s as a collector himself, has created an edit for the auction. Among the nine pieces are a pair of Chippendale mahogany chairs, a portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale and a pair of Chinese plates fro...

WOAW Gallery is set to unveil a momentous presentation at the 2023 UNTITLED Art Fair in Miami Beach with a spotlight on Charlie Roberts' latest painting series. The exhibit, running from December 6-10 (VIP & Press Preview on December 5), will showcase Roberts' insightful take on the essence of painting and its relationship with contemporary imagery.Roberts reimagines the traditional theme of the kitchen, infusing it with narratives of creation, intimacy, and exploration within the realm of literature and art. Drawing inspiration from Peter Wtewael's 17th-century painting "Kitchen Scene," Roberts unveils a modern interpretation that challenges societal norms and perceptions.His piece titled CR-30... 23-2(2023) depicts a familiar kitchen scene but takes a contemporary twist. A woman at t...

To celebrate the launch of the Kaikai Kiki Marketplace for NFTs, Takashi Murakami is now readying the release of Murakami.Flowers Collectible Trading Cards. Building on his Murakami.Flowers NFT series, the trading cards offer a physical accompaniment that features the contemporary artist's lauded work.The debut series set is dubbed "108FLOWERS" with five random cards found in each blister pack. Murakami notes that the series is comprised of 108 unique cards with "realistic" (as opposed to dot art) versions of the Murakami.Flowers NFT illustrations. The graphic illustrations have been newly drawn for the trading card release, with some new additional illustrations.Murakami.Flowers Collectible Trading Cards will be available December 12, with a pre-sale offered to wallets that have at least ...

Villazan Lab aka VLAB introduces A DREAM MEMORY, a debut solo exhibition in Spain by South Korean visual artist Jade Kim. Showcasing unseen works, Kim unveils a heartfelt narrative centered on his wife's childhood experiences, embodied through the character "MIN."Born in Seoul in 1981, Kim transitioned from a career in exhibition curation and product planning to pursue his passion for art full-time. His artistic journey revolves around "MIN," a cartoon persona crafted from his wife's interests and his tender, romantic imagination. With wide, innocent eyes, "Min" embodies both an angelic tenderness and an inner strength against celestial backdrops, reflecting Kim's deep love for his wife and the world. Each piece encapsulates Kim's affection and reflects conversations, preferences, and drea...

Villazan Lab aka VLAB introduces A DREAM MEMORY, a debut solo exhibition in Spain by South Korean visual artist Jade Kim. Showcasing unseen works, Kim unveils a heartfelt narrative centered on his wife's childhood experiences, embodied through the character "MIN."Born in Seoul in 1981, Kim transitioned from a career in exhibition curation and product planning to pursue his passion for art full-time. His artistic journey revolves around "MIN," a cartoon persona crafted from his wife's interests and his tender, romantic imagination. With wide, innocent eyes, "Min" embodies both an angelic tenderness and an inner strength against celestial backdrops, reflecting Kim's deep love for his wife and the world. Each piece encapsulates Kim's affection and reflects conversations, preferences, and drea...

A major touring exhibition on Mickalene Thomas will be going on view in 2024. Starting at The Broad in Los Angeles and following through to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia and Hayward Gallery in London, the show will encompass her multi-disciplinary practice across painting, sculpture, film and installation. Based in Brooklyn, Thomas is often inspired her 1970s childhood in the way she creates flowery depictions of African American identity and Black female beauty. All About Love, which references Patricia Collins 2000 essay of the same name, provides a comprehensive look at how Thomas subverts the conventions of art history to reclaim a semblance of love and desire, by drawing on female empowerment and Black feminist theory. “The opportunity to showcase and tour my work across these...

A major touring exhibition on Mickalene Thomas will be going on view in 2024. Starting at The Broad in Los Angeles and following through to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia and Hayward Gallery in London, the show will encompass her multi-disciplinary practice across painting, sculpture, film and installation. Based in Brooklyn, Thomas is often inspired her 1970s childhood in the way she creates flowery depictions of African American identity and Black female beauty. All About Love, which references Patricia Collins 2000 essay of the same name, provides a comprehensive look at how Thomas subverts the conventions of art history to reclaim a semblance of love and desire, by drawing on female empowerment and Black feminist theory. “The opportunity to showcase and tour my work across these...

Rhymezlikedimez first released his "Solo" print – a nod to Frank Ocean's beloved Blonde cut – in 2018, and it was met with great acclaim by fans. Now, five years later, the multidisciplinary visual artist is bringing back his "Solo" print in a new form: a hand-crafted New Zealand wool rug.Dimez, formally known as Robin Velghe, delivered the below "Solo" print in August of 2018; peep the comments section and you'll find it flooded with fans begging Velghe to re-release the print. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RHYMEZLIKEDIMEZ🌻 (@rhymezlikedimez)So he did. Velghe drew from the design of the original print to craft the 165cm by 125cm rug, which features Ocean posted up in front of his infamous orange BMW.This re-release frenzy is not uncommon for an artist like Velghe; p...

Dover Street Market (DSM) has always been known for showcasing sculptural displays, but next February, the retailer will broaden its offerings through a new partnership with Felix Art Fair and American mixed-media artist Oscar Tuazon. Born in Seattle and now based in LA, Tuazon uses natural and industrial materials to create minimalistic environments that probe into humanity's relationship with architectural spaces. The partnership developed rather naturally for Felix and DSM, both of which take an unorthodox approach to their respective industries. According to Al Morán, one of the three co-founders of the fair and head of Morán Morán gallery, he saw an "overlap in the audience" between DSM's customer and Felix' main clientele. DSM's vice president James Gilchrist echoed Morán's sentiment...

Dover Street Market (DSM) has always been known for showcasing sculptural displays, but next February, the retailer will broaden its offerings through a new partnership with Felix Art Fair and American mixed-media artist Oscar Tuazon. Born in Seattle and now based in LA, Tuazon uses natural and industrial materials to create minimalistic environments that probe into humanity's relationship with architectural spaces. The partnership developed rather naturally for Felix and DSM, both of which take an unorthodox approach to their respective industries. According to Al Morán, one of the three co-founders of the fair and head of Morán Morán gallery, he saw an "overlap in the audience" between DSM's customer and Felix' main clientele. DSM's vice president James Gilchrist echoed Morán's sentiment...