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With his Spirited Away solo exhibition just days away, Kai Clements of Kai and Sunny has revealed another aspect of the awaited showcase. Clements has teamed up with Element Skateboards to collaborate on two hypnotic skate decks.Dipped in a captivating all-blue colorway, the decks are accompanied by a limited-edition silkscreen print. Different hues of blue compile the body of the deck, with Clements' signature fine lining spiraling around the silhouette. The design Clements has been using for his Spirited Away work reappears throughout the decks, while the back side is all-white and comes complete with cobranded hits and signage from Clements. Take a closer look at the detailing in the gallery above.Per an Instagram post from Clements, Spirited Away has been in the works for years, and is...

TASCHEN has released ‘David LaChapelle: Lost and Found. Good News,’ a two-volume art edition with three signed prints. It’s David LaChapelle’s first major release in a decade, capturing the chaos and beauty of his career.‘Lost + Found’ kicks off in 1980s New York, where LaChapelle sharpened his teeth under Andy Warhol and ‘Interview’ magazine. He quickly became a force in fashion photography, blending sex, celebrity, and surrealism in a way only he could. ‘Good News’ covers his rebirth after stepping out of the spotlight in 2006, retreating to Hawaii to rediscover his creativity. What emerged was a mix of high-gloss, consumerist critique and spiritual exploration.“This is an intimate tour through LaChapelle’s thematic evolution, narrated by the world-class photographer himself. Throughout,...

John Baldessari, a leading figure in American Conceptualism, consistently challenged artistic conventions, recontextualizing art through painting, photography, and mixed media. Drawing from various sources like film culture and philosophy, his work is both absurd and accessible. As part of Berlin Art Week 2024, Sprüth and Magers presents Ahmedabad 1992, a solo exhibition showcasing Baldessari's mixed-media assemblages from his residency in India.In early 1992, Baldessari stayed at the Sarabhai family compound in Ahmedabad, India, where he was inspired by local culture and rapid societal changes. His collages, featuring his own photographs, found imagery, and materials like rubber mudflaps and printed handmade paper, document this dynamic environment. The works reflect motion, technological...

Bobbi Essers' paintings are akin to an optical illusion, it’s hard to tell where bodies end and begin. Unexpectedly cropped forms are puzzled together by auratic symmetry, only to be superimposed by a new image completely. Echoing the cohesive and fragmented nature of memories, her compositions are much more than the sum of their parts.Unit London presents The World at Our Command, a new solo show by the Dutch rising star. In a song of skin and cloth, the exhibition channels the ethos of contemporary youth. Bearing intensity and intimacy in equal breath, the artist captures tender friendship in a collage of candid moments.By keeping subjects anonymous, Essers' work welcomes compositional overlap, giving universal resonance to personal emotions and experiences. “The face doesn’t hold much p...

Fondation Cartier is gearing up to unveil its new Paris location near the Louvre in 2025, transforming a historic Haussmannian building with the help of architect Jean Nouvel, who also designed its current glass-and-steel headquarters on Boulevard Raspail. Originally a luxury hotel and later an antiques gallery, this 19th-century site will offer over 21,000 square feet of exhibition space, blending historic charm with modern design. The space features mobile platforms that allow for flexible layouts, giving artists more freedom to shape their exhibitions.As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Fondation Cartier continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art. Known for showcasing talent like Sarah Sze, Ron Mueck, and Matthew Barney, the foundation has a reputation for embracing both es...