Art

This past Friday, September 8, Morocco experienced a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that has left 3,000 dead thus far, as well as 5,500 injured across the North African nation. The epicenter of the quake hit at the rural town of Oukaïmedene, just 50 miles southwest of the capital city of Marrakech, with some estimates stating the shockwaves were felt as far as Portugal and Spain. The creative community has joined the relief efforts through a new charitable print sale entitled Artists for Morocco. Set up by GQ Middle East's editor-in-chief, Samira Larouci, in collaboration with photographer Anass Ouaziz and designer Ismail Elaaddioui, the shop will feature 24 artworks from 24 prominent Moroccan artists and photographers with full proceeds benefitting the Amal Center and the Rif Tribes...

Katsuhiro Otomo's "AKIRA cel exhibition" will set up shop in Osaka next month.The exhibition, which just closed out in Tokyo in late August, will feature around 600 of Otomo's AKIRA celluloid drawings and handwritten layouts taken from his Complete Works of Katsuhiro Otomo (which includes the Storyboard Collection) and Collection of Illustrations and Layouts. In addition, the exhibition will feature limited edition merchandise only available in Osaka.Katsuhiro Otomo's "AKIRA cel exhibition" takes place at Shinshaibashi PARCO's SPACE14 and runs from October 6 to October 24. Tickets will be available starting September 25 for ¥1,500 JPY (approximately $10 USD).SPACE1414/F, Shinsaibashi PARCO1 Chome-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo WardOsaka, 542-0085JapanElsewhere in art, Emma Stern created a fict...

Contemporary artist Mike Reesé's exhibition titled "Boyz II Beasts Act 1: No Soul Left Behind" is currently on display at Central Server Works' gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Alongside the exhibition, a book of the same name has been co-published by Central Server Works Press and Dreamhaus Inc. Limited edition signed copies of the book were made available during the opening of the exhibition."Boyz II Beasts Act 1: No Soul Left Behind" is based on the artist's series of short stories which he worked on for seven years. This unique project combines both an exhibition and a book to delve into the psychological and metaphysical challenges of adolescence and their lasting effects on personal development. The core concept of the work explores how some young individuals are forced to make signi...

Brooklyn-based artist Emma Stern is showcasing her latest body of work across the pond at Almine Rech's London outpost. Entitled Penny & The Dimes: Dimes 4Ever World Tour, the paintings within the exhibition center around a fictional all-female rock group that was notably inspired by a trip Stern took to Stockholm, where she visited the ABBA Museum."I was utterly captivated," recalled Stern in an interview with writer and curator, Shumon Basar. In particular, the artist was fixated on a recent ABBA live show which consisted of holographic facsimiles performing their biggest hits. "I couldn’t stop thinking about the four of them, about their holographic proxies frozen in time, touring in perpetuity," added Stern. "This was conceptually so very connected to the work I had already been do...

Last month in Hong Kong’s LANDMARK Atrium, YOSHIROTTEN showcased “FLUID GARDEN,” a large-scale and immersive installation that amalgamates digital art with spatial design. Returning to the city again this month, the Japanese multi-disciplinary artist just completed the second phase of his project, where sofas from “FLUID GARDEN” are transformed into “MOON LANDING,” and nestled in the mall’s BELOWGROUND space.In a previous interview with Hypebeast, YOSHIROTTEN briefly explained how his nine sculptural sofas were all made to fit together like puzzle pieces. He also hinted how the final form will not only represent but also celebrate a special full moon in the month.Just as the artist hinted, “MOON LANDING” will be coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival at the end of September, serving as a ...

Fresh off another collaboration with UNIQLO, KAWS is set to partner with AllRightsReserved to release his latest plush figure and an accompanying lantern fixture. For his latest drop, the acclaimed Brooklyn-based artist transforms his lovable ACCOMPLICE character into a plush doll, clad with tonal pink overlays and white gloves. As an edition of 2000, the polyester doll measures roughly 21 inches in height and comes with a NFC chip of authenticity. Looking for a lifestyle accessory to pair it with? KAWS will also release a special ACCOMPLICE lantern, limited to just an edition of 300, which features the character covering its face on the front, while a medley of X hands adorn the rest of the lighting fixture. Collectors looking to cop will need to be quick as both the plush doll ($250 USD)...

In 2017, Delaware resident Michael Rohana drove to Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, where he and his friends, drunkenly browsed through the institution's collection illegally after hours. The group had just come from a Christmas party in which they were clad in ugly sweaters with a general carefree attitude, where Rohana took selfies with ancient statues, such as a 2,000-year-old Chinese Cavalryman sculpture as part of the “Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor" exhibition. Upon leaving, Rohana snapped off a finger of the statue and left the museum with the artifact in his pocket. The FBI was able to track the vandal's whereabouts through a combination of surveillance footage and credit card statements.After a series of mistrials due to COVID, a judge has ruled that Rohana must pay a ...

The Armory Show is back for 2023 at New York's Javits Center, solidifying its position as a pivotal art event in one of the most artistic cities worldwide. With impressive exhibitions, diverse events, intricate curation, and interesting collaborations with cultural institutions alongside captivating public art installations, this art fair plays a vital role in enhancing New York's cultural prestige. The VIP preview takes place on September 7th, and it opens to the general public from September 8-10.The Armory Show features distinct sections, each showcasing unique artworks. 'Galleries' highlights significant pieces from leading contemporary art museums. 'Solo' focuses on one artist's work, be it emerging, established, or from the 20th/21st century. 'Focus' explores unconventional artists, ...

Another thrift store, another come up. At least for a woman in New Hampshire who uncovered an unassuming dusty painting, which experts have determined to be an original work by American painter and illustrator, N.C. Wyeth. A master of light and color, Wyeth is best known for her depictions of the American West, particularly in her works, The Last of the Mohicans (1826) and Treasure Island (1883). The undisclosed buyer purchased the artwork for a mere $4 USD at a Savers store and actually forgot she owned it until recently cleaning up the house. Upon closer inspection, she enlisted the help of a Maine arts conservator, Lauren Lewis, who identified the significance of the piece. "It's everybody's dream," noted Lewis, in regards to finding a masterpiece by humble means. It's not entirely clea...

Coinciding with the second edition of Frieze Seoul, CIRCA ART has collaborated with South Korean artist Koo Jeong A on custom 3D animations that are currently broadcasting across four screens in the Gangnam District each evening at 08:23 until 30 September 2023.The interactive graphics run for three minutes daily, where a QR code will prompt onlookers to submit their own Smell Stories — a series of questions: such as age, occupation, description of the scent and the city in which it originated from. Each entry will help inspire a new fragrance that will serve as a fragrance map, which will be unveiled at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024, where Koo Jeong A will present Odorama Cities at the national Korean Pavilion. View this post on InstagramA post shared by CIRCA (@circa.art)"Koo’s work e...