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Tomokazu Matsuyama is set to unveil a new solo exhibition entitled Episodes Far From Home at Almine Rech's London outpost. As his first presentation with the gallery, the New York-based Japanese artist continues an exploration into his bi-cultural experience of growing up between Japan and America through a vibrant and intricate aesthetic that conflates both Eastern and Western symbology. As with his past work, there is a pattern language that emerges in each of Matsuyama's latest paintings — from floral motifs that equally evoke the patterns by 19th century British designer William Morris as they would the artwork on an Edo Period kimono, or perhaps an unassuming Sapporo bottle contrasted with a Starburst candy wrapper — a commentary on the waste ushered in by globalization. Filled with d...

Ann Veronica Janssens is a Belgian visual artist who tinkers with light and sound to transform one's sense of space. Having exhibited across the world, she is best known for her minimalistic cubic sculptures, along with her truly immersive installations that submerge audiences in a cloud of color. For Janssens' latest exhibition, she tapped into the colossal space of Milan's Pirelli HangarBicocca to present Grand Bal. As the most comprehensive show of her works to date, the exhibition comprises of new and existing art in both the Navate within the gallery, as well as the the outdoor area. Any semblance of distance is removed when viewing Janssens' artwork, in fact, user participation is essential to each of her ephemeral exhibitions. From billowing swings to video reels, circular floor mir...

Egypt's ancient past continues to fascinate scores of historians, archaeologists, moviegoers and artists thousands of years later. Despite the advancements in modern technology and the many colossal discoveries over the years, researchers estimate that less than one percent of Ancient Egypt has in fact been excavated. A German-Egyptian research team recently added a new page in that forgotten history by uncovering a series of zodiac murals buried in 2,000 years of grime and dirt in the Temple of Esna. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities worked with the Universtiy of Tübingen to restore the relief murals unearthed which depict all twelve zodiac signs, along with fantastic animals and planets, such as snakes and crocodiles to Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars. Originally of Babylonian o...

Pharrell's luxury streetwear brand Billionaire Boys Club has joined forces with visual artist Michael Kagan to celebrate their long-time friendship with a limited edition astronaut sculpture. Launching later this week, BBC and Kagan are releasing two colorways of the astronaut art piece, arriving in gold and chrome metal treatment. Kagan, who is based in Brooklyn, has always been known for his contemporary pieces, including oil paintings featuring large, expressive brush strokes, where he explores both the physical and emotional journey that accompanies explorers of all genres from mountaineers to astronauts. A common theme amongst his paintings is that they often depict humans pushing their natural limits through physical stamina and technology. In celebration of the launch of the BBC x K...