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Skateboarding has always been the driving influence for acclaimed Japanese artist, Haroshi. For the past 20 years, the Tokyo-based creative has paved his own lane in the art world for creating intricate sculptures that hark to mystical characters found in Japanese history and pop culture today, but crafted using hundreds of recycled skate decks, resulting in weathered figures that appear to jump out of mythology. For his latest project, Haroshi created a one-off sculptural character for his hero, none other than arguably the most celebrated figure in the history of skateboarding, Tony Hawk. "This is my dream project and I am happy to see it come true!" noted Haroshi via Instagram. Taking cues from the head in the Birdhouse logo, the artist created a small totemic figure, almost like a wood...

Richard Serra, the legendary American artist who pioneered the Minimalist movement of the 1960s, has died at age 85. First reported by the New York Times, Serra passed away yesterday in his home in Orient, New York from complications with pneumonia. Transcending art historical traditions, Serra transformed the boundaries of sculpture by employing unorthodox materials, from fiberglass and rubber early on in his career to his signature use of weathered steel — emblematic of his massive curvilinear sculptures that have exhibited from two retrospective exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York to what some consider his Magnus opus, Band (2006), at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In a 2011 interview with The Art Newspaper, Serra was quick to avoid notions that his work was about a...

While Daniel Arsham has crafted himself into a household name for his mythical multidisciplinary works – specifically his eroded architectural "relics" – many are unfamiliar with the artist's photography; maybe it's because he's kept it rather lowkey, only just now unveiling the inaugural display of his vast range of photography pieces. Phases marks Arsham's first-ever photography exhibit, now on display at New York City's Fotografiska.Phases also celebrates Arsham's 20 years of practicing photography, compiling an extensive array of shots of different styles, tones and compositions; most shots appear in black-and-white, though a few stand out in more distinct blue and gray hues. Arsham wrote each photo's title directly on the wall next to it. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Fo...

Art Basel Hong Kong's 2024 edition features 242 leading galleries from 40 countries, marking a return to pre-pandemic scale with 65 additional exhibitors compared to last year. The Encounters sector, curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor, presents 16 large-scale projects under the theme 'I am a part of all that I have met', including 11 specially created for the fair. Highlights include works by Mak2, Ming Wong, and Haegue Yang. Conversations, curated by Stephanie Bailey, offers 11 panels with speakers from over 15 countries, including discussions between Japanese artists Shinro Ohtake and Takashi Murakami, and collectors like Uli Sigg sharing insights into collecting contemporary Chinese art.Art Basel Hong Kong features an array of highlights across its booths. To help you navigate this year’s f...