Art

Art Basel, one of the most anticipated art events of the year, will be held in Basel, Switzerland from June 15 to June 18. As art enthusiasts from around the world gather in this picturesque city, they will be immersed in a celebration of creativity and artistic expression. With 284 leading galleries participating, including 21 first-time participants, Art Basel promises to showcase a wide range of high-quality artworks across various mediums. From paintings and sculptures to photography and digital creations, attendees will have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the diverse artistic landscape.The prestigious Messe Basel exhibition center, designed by renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, will serve as the venue for this grand event. Its modern and spacious halls will p...

Takashi Murakami has lifted the veil on a massive new solo exhibition at Gagosian's Le Bourget location in France. Entitled Understanding the New Cognitive Domain, the acclaimed Japanese artist will spotlight five monumental paintings, including a new 5 x 23 meter painting he created based on the iwai-maku, or stage curtain, he previously made for the Kabuki-za theater in Ginza, Tokyo.The latter work was produced in celebration of Japanese Kabuki actor and producer Ichikawa Ebizō XI's assumption of the name Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII, Hakuen. Traditionally speaking, Kabuki stage names denote an actor's lineage and personal style and are passed down over generations. The piece was commissioned by film director Takashi Miike and features an array of mythological beasts, symbols and traditional Ja...

Sony Pictures Animations has unveiled the official art book of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Authored by Ramin Zahed, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie takes a deep dive into the art and artistry of the sequel and features "exclusive concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards," plus interviews with important figures like writers/producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, "who offer insights into their creative process."Across the Spider-Verse sees the return of Miles Morales as he teams up with Gwen Stacy and other Spider-People to take on their most powerful villain yet. The sequel opened with $120.5 million USD domestically and logged 2023's second-largest opening weekend yet, and earned $88.1 million USD from 59 regions at the international ...

New York-based Ross-Sutton Gallery is pleased to present Khari Turner's first solo exhibition in London, titled 'Solid to Gas,' which showcases eleven remarkable works. In his art, Turner explores his identity and personal history, capturing the essence of stories. He envisions water as a magical element and incorporates water collected from oceans, lakes, and rivers that hold historical or personal significance to Black people. This water is mixed and poured onto his paintings.Turner's artworks combine abstract and realistic depictions of Black noses and lips, delving into the spiritual and physical connection between his ancestors and water. As our bodies are comprised of 60% water, these ethereal beings within the artwork share the same water. Turner believes that the knowledge held by ...

The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens, New York, will feature an exhibition of artworks created by its own staff in the Museum's education studio. Curated by gallery attendants Orlando Lacro and Shamysia Waterman, the exhibition aims to showcase the remarkable creativity of the organization's employees, many of whom are practicing visual or performance artists.Entitled 'A Living Mechanism,' the exhibition celebrates The Noguchi Museum as a holistic work of art and highlights the diverse artistic perspectives of its staff, which continually energize and sustain the institution.The exhibition draws inspiration from Isamu Noguchi's belief in collective effort throughout his career. As the museum was being established, influential figures such as Shoji Sadao and Masatoshi Izumi played...

A trailblazing contemporary artist delivering a vibrant pop wave in the world of art, Jun Makita has taken over Hong Kong's Gallery Ascend for his first solo show. Titled "Oh, Summer Days," the exhibition serves to continue Makita's transportation of viewers into a whimsical realm defined by explosive energy and heartfelt melancholy.Hailing from Niigata, Japan, and raised in Osaka, Jun Makita developed his artistic journey through a love of all things pop. His visual experience coupled with an ability to captivate audiences with his extraordinary talent and boundless imagination quickly caught the attention of the art world. Aside from earning prestigious awards, Makita was also included in the "GEISAI" exhibition curated by Takashi Murakami.Transforming Gallery Ascend into a beach-fueled ...

Following up on the release of 2021's Pearl, otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE have reunited with British Potter Steve Harrison for a second publication. Titled The Search For Everything, the second publication with the gallery serves to document Harrison's latest firing of evocative earthenware.With the release of The Search For Everything, otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE and Steve Harrison will embark a long-term project celebrating the work of the potter. The project will see a dedicated publication published for every new firing of Harrison.Head over to the otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE's website to learn more about The Search For Everything by Steve Harrison. To mark the release of the publication a selection of Harrison's exclusive earthenware pots will also be available on the website. ...

Perrotin's Paris flagship is playing host to a new body of work by the acclaimed Japanese artist, Izumi Kato. As his third solo show with the gallery, the eponymously named event comprises of assemblage sculptures, as well as paintings of his enigmatic characters.Sometimes disturbing, other-times enchanting, Kato echoes a spiritual world through his largely primitive markings, harking to revered Japanese painters, such as Kawanabe Kyosai and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Like ancient cave art, Kato creates his featureless characters through a combination of intuition and a presence of mind of his home nation's long history of spirituality — from Buddhism to Shintoism. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Perrotin Gallery (@perrotin)Pervading each work is a feeling of absence and melancholy, s...

Ukrainian-American director David Gutnik is set to unveil a moving new film documenting artists who chose to stay in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia. Premiering tomorrow June 8 at Tribeca Film Festival, Rule of Two Walls documents a number of creatives, including anonymous artist Kinder Album, wearables artist Serhii Petrov, rapper Stepan Burban and Lviv Municipal Arts Center director, Lyana Mytsko.The latter figure would in effect act as a guide for Gutnik in Lviv as he chronicled the horrors brought on by the conflict. “This war changed creators," said Petrov in the film. "Since art is my life, my only source of living, I will definitely try to create something. If I don’t, I will be over.”The focus of the film doesn't solely rest on the artists themselves, but on the Ukrainia...

Fresh off a solo show at Almine Rech in Paris, American artist Aaron Johnson has released a new limited edition print with Avant Arte. Whether through painting or sculpture, there is a combination of childlike innocence mixed with eerie undertones in each of Johnson's work and Suburban Dreams is no different. As the title of the piece implies, the artwork pits many of Johnson's ghoulish characters all in one cartoonish frame. Some figures are sourced from pop culture, such as E.T., to various mutli-eyed aliens and monsters disguised as houses. “I’m thinking about the idyllic idea of wholesome American life in the suburban dream – we all know there’s weird stuff lurking behind the surface," said Johnson in a statement. While clearly discernible at final execution, his monster characters are...