Art
The Met Dedicates An Entire Exhibition to Van Gogh’s Cypress Trees
Experience a groundbreaking exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art that brings Vincent Van Gogh's iconic trees to the forefront. Titled "Van Gogh's Cypresses," the exhibition shines a spotlight on the awe-inspiring trees that have become synonymous with the Dutch artist's legacy. Prepare to be transported into the vibrant landscapes immortalized in Van Gogh's iconic paintings like Wheat Field with Cypresses and The Starry Night, as they take center stage in this unprecedented showcase.The exhibition unveils Van Gogh's profound fascination with the towering cypress trees that dotted the South of France. Over the course of two transformative years, from his encounters with these trees in Arles to his time spent at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh's imagination was ignited by their et...
New York Thrifter Discovers Picasso Ceramics at Salvation Army
New York resident Nancy Cavaliere has taken the phrase, 'one man's trash is another man's treasure', to new heights. Back in 2017, she visited a local Salvation Army and purchased a set of ceramic dishes for a mere $8 USD. Turns out, the plates are actually original works of art by Pablo Picasso that just sold for over $40,000 USD.In a TikTok recap, Cavaliere recalls going to the thrift store, as she often does, but saw nothing that caught her eyes. Upon leaving the shop, she sees a pair of alluring designs across the aisle and decided to check them out. The plates only cost $1.99, so she went on to purchase four and thought they noticeably resembled the loose line strokes that Picasso is known for. "I almost cried and passed out," said Cavaliere, after Google searching the plates. View th...
Interscope Records Celebrates 30 Years of Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’ With “Masters” Collection
Interscope Records has collaborated with collectible agency, Trophy, to unveil "The Chronic Masters" collection in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Dr. Dre's seminal album.Marking the first of its kind, the collection's first drop includes three premium Session Tapes fine art print offerings, the Session Tapes 1:1 Replica Set, Session Tapes Oversized Replicas and four limited edition skateboard decks. The 24-inch by 24-inch fine art prints are photographed by Jeremy Deputat and features NUTHIN’ BUT A “G” THANG, RAT-TAT-TAT-TAT & F*CK WIT DRE DAY, LET ME RIDE, LIL GHETTO BOY & THE CHRONIC and BITCHES AIN’T SHIT, and are limited to 310 hand-numbered units with a certificate of authenticity.Meanwhile, the 1:1 Replica Set is available in 310 units includes all three session boxes...
Bottega Veneta To Honor Brazilian Culture With an Immersive Art Experience at Lina Bo Bardi’s Casa de Vidro
This week, Bottega Veneta will celebrate Brazilian culture with an original artistic program at Lina Bo Bardi's Casa de Vidro (Glass House) in São Paulo, marking the latest installment in the brand's cultural exchange series, "The Square."The program, which Bottega Veneta first introduced in Dubai in 2022, unites "artists, guests, and the public in immersive, site-specific events that inspire curiosity and dialogue" under the creative jurisdiction of creative director Matthieu Blazy. Curated by Mari Stockler, the label's São Paulo event will toast Bottega Veneta's 10th anniversary in Brazil, with an 11-day program that will honor Bo Bardi's legacy and her interactions with Brazilian culture through selected artworks from across the South American country.At the lush destination, the event ...
Soimadou Ibrahim Navigates “In Deeds and Gestures” at WOAW Gallery
WOAW Gallery is pleased to announce the solo exhibition "In Deeds and Gestures" by French artist Soimadou Ibrahim. The exhibition, taking place at the gallery's Hong Kong outpost, showcases 17 artworks created by Ibrahim this year. Running from May 19 to June 18, the exhibition marks the artist's first solo show in Hong Kong.Ibrahim's latest artworks draw inspiration from his native Comoros and other parts of Africa. One recurring motif in his pieces is the ylang-ylang flower, symbolizing the beauty and richness of his homeland. Another significant symbol is the blue-bellied roller, a bird commonly found in various African regions, representing freedom and exploration. The birdwatcher is also highlighted as an important symbol, emphasizing the need to pay attention to the natural world and...
The Brixton Project and Brockwell Park to Host “Off the Fence” Installation to Mark Windrush 75
This month, "Off The Fence," a new partnership between The Brixton Project and Brockwell Live will unveil a huge art installation at Brockwell Park in South London to mark Windrush 75.The new installation will take over 400 meters of Brockwell Live's festival wall perimeter and will be transformed into a collaborative piece of artwork that has been created from a combination of over 200 submissions from the local community, including schools, cultural organizations, and artists.Applications to be included in the installation have been collected over the past few weeks and have been designed to create an artwork that combines history, poetry, art, and photography around five key themes of ancestry, island life, building Britain, carnival, and future.The installation will be officially prese...
Will Grundy’s ‘Pub Salad’ Zine Explores Every Facet of UK Pub Culture
British photographer Will Grundy has just presented his brand-new zine, Pub Salad, and it explores the grungiest of public houses along with the culture that he grew up in through a tongue-in-cheek lens.The 64-page project shares a collection of photographs that are underpinned by a selection of "pub salads," makeshift foil plates of crisps, and open bags of nuts that represent what Grundy believes makes life beautiful: shared moments with other people.From snaps of run-down pool tables to the faded glass seen in the toilets, Pub Salad celebrates the brilliance of classic British pubs. Additionally, Will Grundy's new project also explores the individualism of British pub culture, explaining that "the Spanish have tapas, and we have pub salads." View this post on Instagram A post ...
KAWS is Set to Release Three New Limited Edition Prints
Having recently won a major court case, KAWS is returning to business as usual in three new limited edition prints, entitled TIME OFF, FAMILY and SHELTER.The first artwork is sourced from his recent show of the same name, in which a large relaxed BFF figure rests comfortably, almost in a similar posture as Rose from Titanic. Yes, that scene your parents probably didn't let you see. FAMILY, on the other hand, presents many of KAWS' most cherished characters all in one frame; while SHELTER similarly imbues a sense of safety and comfort as a larger COMPANION figure holds its child. Made in collaboration with Brand X Editions, each is an edition of 500, plus 100 artist proofs. All prints come signed and numbered by the artist and will be available to purchase tomorrow, May 19th at 12pm ET at K...
Veuve Clicquot Celebrates Female Creativity with London Exhibition
Veuve Clicquot has brought some of its most impressive artist collaborations to London, for an exhibition titled Solaire Culture. Having debuted in Tokyo and Los Angeles in 2022, the travelling show has arrived in Piccadilly Circus, and will remain in-situ until June 6. A chance to showcase the importance of creativity to its process, the luxury champagne label also wanted to pay homage to great women artists, and is presenting works by the likes of Yayoi Kusama, Sheila Hicks and Moyoco Anno. "This exhibition is an unprecedented event for Veuve Clicquot and the symbol of our capacity to dream big and constantly innovate. Now we travel to the United Kingdom, our third global destination, to bring the exhibition to life in Regent Street, London, a true melting pot of culture and creativity. ...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Andy Warhol in Prince Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Andy Warhol's Prince series of prints infringed on the copyright of photographer Lynn Goldsmith. In a 7-2 decision, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated that "original works, like those of other photographers, are entitled to copyright protection, even against famous artists.”Warhol was first commissioned to contribute an artwork in 1984 to accompany a Vanity Fair article called "Purple Fame." The piece also included a photograph by Goldsmith, which was used as an "artist reference," in which the photographer was paid $400 USD. Warhol proceeded in altering the photograph across 16 different iterations, with one being used for the article. After the artist's death in 1987, the Andy Warhol Foundation assumed ownership of the work. Fast forward to after Prince'...
Channeling the (Al)gorithm: A Conversation with Jesse Damiani
The question of what it means to be human has perplexed scientists, philosophers, and scholars throughout history. While we don’t have the answers to this question, it’s a thought that arises when meditating on the progression of artificial intelligence.Like all species, humans have radically changed in an infinitesimal space of time. So has the technology that has allowed this evolution. In less than a million years, humans have evolved from hunting animals to sentient beings, a rapid transformation considering the age of the universe.When speculating on the evolution of human intelligence, Dr. Carl Sagan once pondered, “What is the information content of the brain?” Unsurprisingly, there is much that connects humans with the rest of the animal kingdom, but where we differ, at least to ou...
Kenny Scharf To Open ‘I’m Baaack’ Solo Exhibition in Tokyo
After taking over New York’s The Journal Gallery Gallery last month, Kenny Scharf will be presenting the I’m Baaack solo exhibition in Tokyo.It’s been 30 years since Scharf has shown a body of new artworks in a solo showcase, especially at a Japanese gallery. The exhibition will take place across NANZUKA UNDERGROUND and Sogetsu Hall starting June 10. At Sogetsu Hall, an additional installation featuring a remodeled Cadillac will also be displayed at the site’s Isamu Noguchi-designed rock garden.I’m Baaack consists of 23 sculptures and paintings, most of them created between 2022 and 2023. As usual, Scharf’s signature color schemes and pop surrealist motifs make a return in this new body of works. In the framed paintings, shiny cartoon-esque figures are decked across brightly-hued bases in...
