Art
Van Gogh Museum to Stop Issuing Pokémon Pikachu Promo Cards
The Van Gogh Museum has officially announced that it will stop issuing limited edition Pokémon cards, specifically the "Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat promo card." Citing its reason for this "difficult decision," the Museum shared that it was due to the actions of "a small group of individuals" causing an "undesirable situation."This particular collaboration has been in the headlines since its frenzied opening in late September, which saw merchandise sell out almost instantaneously as fans and resellers alike stormed the shops. Earlier this month, The Pokémon Company apologized for the instant sellout, stating, "We apologize to all the fans eagerly awaiting our Pokémon Center x Van Gogh Museum release today. Due to overwhelming demand, all our products from this collection have sold out. We un...
One-Day Exhibition Spotlights the Childhood Artwork of KAWS, Daniel Arsham and More
It's commonplace to think that artists are a special bunch bestowed with magical powers, that the rest of us are without. But if you look at the work of their childhood, you quickly realize that we're all, in regards to technical ability, generally on the same playing field. We all at one point created the same lousy stick figure drawings, scribbled outside the lines and exaggerated forms that disregarded prescribed technique or artistic genres. "My kid could do that!", you hear shouted from a crowd of disgruntled parents looking at a work by Ellsworth Kelly. And you know what? Maybe they can. A new exhibition is coming to New York which spotlights the childhood artwork from contemporary figures, such as KAWS, Jen Stark, Daniel Arsham, LeRoy Neiman, KidSuper and many more. Aptly titled My ...
Daido Moriyama’s Gritty Images Take Over The Photographers Gallery in London
The Photographers Gallery in London is hosting the first UK retrospective on seminal Japanese photographer, Daido Moriyama. For over 60 years, Moriyama has documented the streets of his home country through a rapid and unfiltered lens, his go-to Ricoh GR series to be exact, resulting in grainy images that distill reality to gritty black-and-white images that question the very nature of photography in the process. Eponymously titled Daido Moriyama: A Retrospective, the show features over 200 images and installations from different periods across his career, including early work in magazines and book publishing, his interests in the American occupation and photorealism, as well as Moriyama's self-reflexive photographs from the 1980s and 1990s. Whereas some photographers fetishize the craft, ...
Clase Azul Mexico Unveils Limited-Edition Tequila Honoring Día de Muertos Aromas
Clase Azul México, known for its luxurious spirits and hospitality, has unveiled the Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Aromas. This release is part of their annual Nuestros Recuerdos series, which debuted in 2021 and pays tribute to Día de Muertos. Aromas, limited to 3,500 decanters, honors the scents of this celebration, especially the sweet cempasúchil flower fragrance. It will be available from October 20 at Clase Azul Boutique La Terraza and Clase Azul Boutique Los Cabos Airport in San José del Cabo.The Nuestros Recuerdos series previously featured Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Sabores in 2021 and Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Colores in 2022, dedicated to the flavors and colors of Día de Muertos. This holiday reflects Mexico's...
London Gets a Slice of Seoul in New Immersive Exhibition
For the Londoners itching to get a taste of Seoul, but don't want to make the 5,500-mile trek, there's a new exhibition that transports you to the Korean capital. On view in the Victorian tunnels at Borough Yards, Delight is split between 12 digital installations by South Korean artist, Gyoungtae Hong, in collaboration with director, Younsook Im. Part cultural preservation, part sensory overload, each installation explores a different aspect of Seoul's ever-changing landscape — from Neon Nostalgia, an overwhelming display of signs, complemented by pulsating music that blends the city's past and present; to Mind: Myth, an end-to-end LED screen centered around the story of an artificial construct that lies in an enchanted forest where visitors are encouraged to venture inside the space to fi...
Jean-Michel Basquiat Self-Portrait To Fetch $40–60 Million USD at Auction
It's no question that Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of the most celebrated artists in not just American history, but world history – with her works and signature style continuing to pervade popular culture, museum exhibitions and more. Now, another impressive self-portrait piece from the artist is heading to auction, entitled Self-Portrait as a Heel (Part Two).The artwork was crafted in 1982 while Basquiat was living in Los Angeles, which was also a period of fruitful work for the artist. One of few self-portraits by Basquiat, the piece was made for his first West Coast exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery in L.A. Appearing in shades of green, black, beige, blue and more, Self-Portrait as a Heel (Part Two) soars at eight feet tall and shines with the Basquiat's signature contemporary and neo-e...
Taylor Lee Collaborates With Avant Arte on New Ceramic Series
Korean-American artist Taylor Lee has unveiled a new series of ceramic sculptures made in collaboration with Avant Arte. Having recently featured in Hypeart's Love Letters to LA charity exhibition, Lee has unveiled two new characters as part of her ongoing Strong Women series, as well as a new figure, dubbed Tubie — which as the name implies — depicts a woman laying in a water float. While perhaps best known for recreating some of her favorite Japanese pop cultural characters, think Gundam and Godzilla, Lee has created her own distinct vernacular, where she exaggerates the female form to dismantle social stereotypes, while jovially highlighting "female strength and resilience, showcasing the power of overcoming challenges," according to the artist. Her latest sculptures are finished throug...
Valentino Partners With Triennale Milano to Open Centennial Italian Art Exhibition
Deepening its ties to the arts, Valentino has partnered with Triennale Milano to open its centennial anniversary exhibition, titled Pittura Italiana Oggi. The expansive showcase, which opens to the public on October 25, will feature work from 120 of the most significant Italian artists, whose work was produced between 1960 and 2000.Among those included, five artists — Benni Bosetto, Guglielmo Castelli, Francis Offman, Andrea Respino and Sofia Silvia — have previously collaborated with Valentino through the Maison's Des Ateliers Haute Couture collection. In collaboration with Triennale Milano, Valentino looks to delve furhter into the contemporary art domain, offering a new type of exchange to the artists that the brand collaborates with.The House has long maintained a relationship with the...
When it Comes to Art: Listen but Don’t Listen, Says Urs Fischer
Creation and destruction are central to Urs Fischer. For three decades, the Swiss conceptual artist has shifted our understanding of reality through collage-like photographs and paintings, as well as large-scale sculptures and installations that explore themes of perception, absence, and representation.Born in Zurich, but now based in Los Angeles, one could call Fischer a miner of images and material, where disparate objects (literally) collide with one another, much like the thoughts that endlessly race through our minds. Examples of this can be seen in his anthropomorphic sculpture, Bad Timing, Lamb Chop! (2004-05), where he depicted a massive cigarette box and wooden chair fused together in cast aluminum, polyurethane resin, and finished with enamel paint. Both objects, despite serving ...
Must-See Booths at Paris+ par Art Basel 2023
Rain or shine, it's always a good time to visit Paris. Especially this week, as Paris+ par Art Basel returns for its second iteration in the French capital. As with all major art events these days, there is a lot going on around the fair, such as a monumental retrospective exhibition on American abstract expressionist, Mark Rothko. Housed at Fondation Louis Vuitton, the show will feature over 115 works going back to his early landscapes and lesser-known figurative paintings produced in the 1930s and ’40s, to his moody color-field paintings following the post-war years. In the popular Marais district, British painter Issy Wood is exhibiting her first solo show in France at Lafayette Anticipations, including a musical composition she created to accompany over 60 works on view. Elsewhere at t...
MSCHF’s ‘NOTHING IS SACRED’ Retrospective Promises to Be Their Most Provocative Venture
MSCHF is set to take the South Korean capital by storm with their first-ever museum retrospective, titled NOTHING IS SACRED. The exhibition, hosted at the Daelim Museum in Seoul, is poised to challenge conventional artistic and societal norms with a diverse collection of over 100 works.NOTHING IS SACRED is a creative venture that pushes the boundaries of artistic expression, spanning various styles and mediums. From interactive games and captivating paintings to innovative sneakers and mesmerizing performance art, MSCHF's artistic practice is as unconventional as their name suggests. The collective is renowned for its ability to communicate online effectively, using a wry and ironic tone that resonates well with internet culture. Their work encourages viewers to question and disrupt prevai...
Hypeart’s ‘Love Letters to LA’ Exhibition Supported by Bisquit & Dubouché Draws Over 300 Attendees
This past weekend, Hypeart held a momentous exhibition dedicated to the vibrant immigrant communities that make up the city of Los Angeles. Named Love Letters to LA, this collective showcase beautifully reflected the personal journeys of each artist, their distinctive use of materials, and the narratives and societal messages woven into their creative expressions. A portion of the proceeds from the art sales went to support local charities, including Dreamhaus LA, LA Food Bank, and Direct Relief. Additionally, a special collaborative T-shirt by DREAMHAUS was created for the event, which took place from October 12 to 16. View this post on InstagramA post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)With the generous support of the Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac, Love Letters to LA aimed to further Hypear...
