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Rising interdisciplinary artist and designer Gustavo Barroso is set to challenge perceptions of glass art with his exhibition titled "Infinite Growth" at The Set as part of the incoming Miami Art Week 2023 festivities. Barroso’s innovative use of pâte de verre techniques spotlights a unique exploration of glass repurposing. Through inventive material composites, Barroso pushes the boundaries of traditional glass work, displaying versatility and a deep understanding of materiality. Found objects are transformed into new forms, emphasizing the regenerative potential of unconventional materials.Adding an interactive dimension to the exhibit, Barroso collaborates with Zach Umperovitch, a leading expert in chain-reaction machines. Attendees will engage with an installation featuring sculptures ...

Thom Browne has been selected by Sotheby's to serve as the curatorial partner for its upcoming “Visions of America” auctions. The 10-auction event, which will begin with an exhibition running beginning January 12 to 20, is designed to pay homage to ​​”American craftsmanship and culture.”Over 500 items will be auctioned off, with selections spanning paintings, furniture, decor, folk art, maps, whiskey, manuscripts and books. It’ll also present what may perhaps be Browne’s area of expertise: archival fashion.The designer, who is the Chairman of the CFDA and described by Sotheby’s as a collector himself, has created an edit for the auction. Among the nine pieces are a pair of Chippendale mahogany chairs, a portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale and a pair of Chinese plates fro...

WOAW Gallery is set to unveil a momentous presentation at the 2023 UNTITLED Art Fair in Miami Beach with a spotlight on Charlie Roberts' latest painting series. The exhibit, running from December 6-10 (VIP & Press Preview on December 5), will showcase Roberts' insightful take on the essence of painting and its relationship with contemporary imagery.Roberts reimagines the traditional theme of the kitchen, infusing it with narratives of creation, intimacy, and exploration within the realm of literature and art. Drawing inspiration from Peter Wtewael's 17th-century painting "Kitchen Scene," Roberts unveils a modern interpretation that challenges societal norms and perceptions.His piece titled CR-30... 23-2(2023) depicts a familiar kitchen scene but takes a contemporary twist. A woman at t...

To celebrate the launch of the Kaikai Kiki Marketplace for NFTs, Takashi Murakami is now readying the release of Murakami.Flowers Collectible Trading Cards. Building on his Murakami.Flowers NFT series, the trading cards offer a physical accompaniment that features the contemporary artist's lauded work.The debut series set is dubbed "108FLOWERS" with five random cards found in each blister pack. Murakami notes that the series is comprised of 108 unique cards with "realistic" (as opposed to dot art) versions of the Murakami.Flowers NFT illustrations. The graphic illustrations have been newly drawn for the trading card release, with some new additional illustrations.Murakami.Flowers Collectible Trading Cards will be available December 12, with a pre-sale offered to wallets that have at least ...