Lifestyle

Northern Irish artist Ted Pim is showcasing a new solo exhibition of paintings at Almine Rech's London outpost. The Belfast-based artist creates meticulously detailed compositions that reference art historical periods, such as the Dutch 17th century and Italian Renaissance, but recontextualized with contemporary cultural and sartorial depictions. Never Odd or Even is Pim's second solo show with the gallery and reflects on mythology tied to mirrors and transformation. The exhibition makes allusion to Irish folklore, in which reflective surfaces are often covered in fear of any deceased souls escaping through the ether. By repurposing the works of Old Masters, Pim surveys the concept of transformation through abstracted duplications, mixing pictorial motifs from the Renaissance and Baroque p...

Villazan Gallery in Madrid is presenting a joint exhibition of works by artists Dennis Schikora and Eline Boerma. Titled STROKES AND TEXTURE: NAVIGATING THROUGH THE ABSTRACT, the show unveils a collection of previously unseen abstract paintings exploring the expression of ideas, emotions, and concepts through shapes, colors, lines and textures.Eline Boerma, hailing from the Netherlands, delves into themes such as time, memory, and sensory experiences in nature, translating them into abstract compositions akin to musical pieces. Dennis Schikora, born in Germany, draws inspiration from literature and fashion, infusing his expressive, abstract works with themes of impermanence and longing.Boerma's paintings, influenced by her recent sailing journey to Corsica, capture fleeting sensory experie...

Milan's Central Station is busy throughout the year, but this past week, it saw an influx of local and international visitors who descended on the capital of Lombardy for Salone del Mobile and those traveling to the nearby Venice Biennale. On view at the entrance of the station is a massive multi-paneled display by elusive French artist JR, who created a trompe l’oeil effect of a cavernous terrain that forks directly through the Ulisse Stacchini=designed building. In collaboration with Avant Arte, who recently worked with Javier Calleja and George Condo, the London-based studio will release a new print based off of JR's Milanese artwork. Aptly titled to reflect the installation, La Nascita (The Birth) blurs the boundaries of time and space, honoring the legacy of Milan's historic train sta...

To celebrate Earth Day, Daniel Arsham looked to one of everyone's favorite canonical "take care of the planet" tales: The Lorax. In partnership with Dr. Seuss – marking the first time an artist has ever officially collaborated with Dr. Seuss Enterprises – Arsham curated his own iteration of the classic story, complete with hand-drawn artwork and fully recycled paper.Arsham's iteration of the book comes complete with 25 original drawings.  A poster emulates Arsham's new cover art for the timeless story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ARSHAM STUDIO (@danielarsham)A full merchandise capsule also accompanies the book's release, complete with eco-friendly apparel (crafted from eco-cycle materials) and porcelain trays. Apparel spans hoodies and t-shirts, with hoodies arri...