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Legendary techno DJ Carl Craig returns to the gallery walls with the second chapter to his Party/After-Party exhibition. Having originally gone on view at Dia:Beacon in New York, the Detroit icon brings his audio-visual experience to The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles. Conceived prior to the COVID pandemic, Craig draws on his 30-year career to guide visitors through a club night from the perspective of a DJ. From the quiet moments before the crowd packs in to the set's pulsating apex, then eventually the melancholic transition into the afterparty — the installation seeks to evoke the collective ecstasy and desolation that intertwines on the dance floor. “I want people to have the possibility to connect with their spirit,” Craig previously said in an interview. “To have that spi...

Legendary techno DJ Carl Craig returns to the gallery walls with the second chapter to his Party/After-Party exhibition. Having originally gone on view at Dia:Beacon in New York, the Detroit icon brings his audio-visual experience to The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles. Conceived prior to the COVID pandemic, Craig draws on his 30-year career to guide visitors through a club night from the perspective of a DJ. From the quiet moments before the crowd packs in to the set's pulsating apex, then eventually the melancholic transition into the afterparty — the installation seeks to evoke the collective ecstasy and desolation that intertwines on the dance floor. “I want people to have the possibility to connect with their spirit,” Craig previously said in an interview. “To have that spi...

Tyrrell Winston's recent installation was a little too controversial for local authorities in Hong Kong, but fans can enjoy a new solo presentation that will surely stay the course while it is on view at the miart modern and contemporary art fair in Milan. Produced in conjunction with Stems Gallery, the American artist is featuring a selection of work from his recent Punishment Paintings series, loads of deflated basketballs and more. Born in Southern California and now based in Detroit, Winston first rose to prominence by scouring the streets of New York City for discarded basketballs that he would recreate into sculptural assemblages — fusing his love of the sport with art. Since that time, he has made commissioned work for the likes of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Philadelp...

Tyrrell Winston's recent installation was a little too controversial for local authorities in Hong Kong, but fans can enjoy a new solo presentation that will surely stay the course while it is on view at the miart modern and contemporary art fair in Milan. Produced in conjunction with Stems Gallery, the American artist is featuring a selection of work from his recent Punishment Paintings series, loads of deflated basketballs and more. Born in Southern California and now based in Detroit, Winston first rose to prominence by scouring the streets of New York City for discarded basketballs that he would recreate into sculptural assemblages — fusing his love of the sport with art. Since that time, he has made commissioned work for the likes of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Philadelp...

Australian artist Cj Hendry first rose to prominence through hyperrealistic depictions of sneakers and luxury objects, from the Nike Air MAG to the PUMA Clyde, boxing gloves to colorful iterations of Rorschach test. For her latest show, however, Hendry largely bypasses the paper to focus on an immersive playground entitled Plaid. Colorful beams line a two-storey 5,000 square foot space in Brooklyn, made to mimic the timeless plaid pattern in the exhibition's name. “I would love for each original artwork to only be able to be viewed as the entire experience, it brings such a greater depth to the genre of hyperrealism," noted Hendry in a statement. Centered around the theme of nostalgia and play, “Plaid encourages the viewer to connect with the inner child and experience the simplicity of jo...

Over the course of history, every culture has devised its own answer to the riddles posed by the universe. While literature unquestionably is one of the strongest records of human history, folk art too, continues to provide clues to the past and a platform to project into the future. Hong Kong-based publisher victionary has released a new book that celebrates folk art from around the world. Aptly titled NEW FOLK ART, the book features a vibrant collection of work, ranging ancient traditions to timeless practices — each telling the story of these unique communities and how their customs permeate to the present day. Centered at the cross-sections of art and design, the book examines these traditions in a contemporary lens — from Korean symbols of longevity, Day of the Dead-themed Tequila bra...

The Italian Culture Ministry proposed a new bill on Tuesday that would punish anyone between €10,000 and €60,000 EUR ($11,000 to $65,000 USD) for vandalizing monuments, buildings and public artwork. The efforts come in response to a series of protests by climate activists, such as last month's smearing of the Vittorio Emanuele II statue in Milan by Ultima Generazione (Last Generation), along with a similar incident at the Palazzo Madama (the Senate House) in Rome, the latter costing $44,000 USD in restoration fees. Led by culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, the bill would seek to address the “destruction, dispersion, deterioration, disfigurement, soiling, and illicit use” of the nation's cultural heritage, and allocate the funds raised for restoration efforts. “Attacks on monuments and a...