Art

Following Laps One, Two and Three, Hot Wheels and Daniel Arsham's collaboration is now approaching the finish line, with the last and final release, Lap Four set to take place on May 11. The drop will feature two distinct 1:64 scale models, an eroded 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo "Safari" and a 1968 Ford Mustang, also in the artist's signature style.The 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo "Safari" is notably an adaptation of one of Arsham's personal vehicles, modified for off-road use and later used for the basis of one of his eroded sculptures. As for the Hot Wheels example of the vehicle, it features a grey finish and various crystal formations. In contrast, while featuring the same eroded aesthetic crafted from silkstone, the 1968 Ford Mustang is finished in matte black and is notably inspired by the chase...

A gold watch that survived the Titanic has sold for $1.2m USD at auction, the highest sum paid for a Titanic related item ever. The object once belonged to John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger who perished with the ocean liner when it tragically sunk in the early hours of April 15, 1912. The watch sold to a private US collector on April 27 from auction house Aldridge & Son's “Titanic, White Star and Transport Memorabilia” sale. John Jacob Astor was a wealthy American real estate developer, businessman and writer whose family largely accrued his wealth from the American Fur Company, historically considered as one of the first monopolies within the US. Astor was mired in controversy at the time of the Titanic's maiden voyage, as he married a woman 30 year younger than him, which he ha...

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...

For an artist so frequently in the headlines, think the banana peel at Art Basel or a morbidly hanging figure of himself in Milan, Maurizio Cattelan (suprisingly) has not staged his own gallery solo exhibition in over 20 years. That will change later this month, as the Italian artist will take over Gagosian's 522 West 21st Street location in New York for a new show entitled Sunday. While details are still largely under wraps, Cattelan will use his Gagosian debut as an examination into the contradictions of American society and culture. Curated by Italian writer Francesco Bonami, Sunday coincides with a series of works that he will present during the forthcoming Venice Biennale at the Holy See Pavilion, presented in collaboration with the Vatican church. Whether one agrees with Bonami's sta...

Javier Calleja's charming cartoon characters explore the possibilities and difficulties of life. Following a series of past collaborations, the Spanish artist reunites with London's Avant Arte to release two new prints that bring the proverbial angel and devil on everyone's shoulder into your home decor.Released as both individual prints and a diptych set, it wasn't me (2024) is centered around mischief that sometimes teeters between innocence and malice; while Floating (2024) taps into the limitless potential of daydreams. Viewed together, Calleja bridges a "simple but not easy" dialogue around each character, as if paused from a moment in a story. Each print is crafted using a 15 color engraving process, involving four photopolymer etching plates that is finished with a final color and h...

Demonstrations arose against Israel’s involvement in the Venice Biennale, even though the Israel Pavilion stayed closed. Palestine couldn't host a pavilion as Italy, like many EU countries, doesn't recognize it. The curator of this year's edition, Adriano Pedrosa, selected 30 events for the Biennale and Palestinian artists and gallerists alike wondered whether there would be projects dedicated to Palestinian heritage and culture.South West Bank: Landworks, Collective Action and Sound is one official collateral project approved by Pedrosa that highlights Palestinian voices -- spearheaded by Artists and Allies of Hebron and the Dar Jacir Center for Art and Research. The installment showcases various Palestinian artists, including Emily Jacir and Jumanna Manna, at Palazzo Contarini Polignac. ...

The forthcoming BRED Abu Dhabi festival presented by HYPEBEAST, is gearing up for its second annual edition, scheduled to run from April 24 to 28. Returning to the picturesque Yas Bay Waterfront, this edition promises to be the most monumental yet. The event serves as a vibrant convergence of cultural elements, spanning music, fashion, art, sport and gaming, with a lineup that's set to attract guests from across the globe.At the heart of the festival lies the Hypeart Studio which serves as a hub of creativity, showcasing the talents, perspectives and techniques of two remarkable artists: Omar Sha3 and Ana Barriga. Their collaboration epitomizes the synergy of artistic disciplines within contemporary culture, illustrating how diverse influences can harmoniously inspire and elevate each othe...

Coinciding with the ongoing Salone del Mobile, Triennale di Milano is hosting one of the largest retrospective exhibitions to date on the late artist, designer, architect and editor, Alessandro Mendini. Produced in collaboration with Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Io sono un drago (I am a Dragon) is a self-portrait of the many faces of one of Italy's preeminent creative forces of the past century, featuring over 400 works, spanning painting, sculpture, installation, film, drawings, as well as architectural and interior design work and his impact across publications Modo, Casabella and Domus. The term creative polymath has become somewhat overused in the present, but Mendini, alongside fellow Italian giants, such as Ettore Sottsass, defied categorization as they produced some of...

Marquis Lewis, better known by his artist alias RETNA, has worked with Print Them All to release a new one-color screen print that draws on his quixotic signature script. Entitled Even The Heart Skips A Beat, the Los Angeles-based artist's practice is largely inspired by various calligraphic styles around the world, from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and cuneiform to Hebrew, Arabic and his own background in graffiti. Mysterious but instantly recognizable, RETNA's imprint can be seen plastered on walls around the world. He quickly ascended on art radars for first tagging over popular high fashion labels to the point where he ironically started collaborating with the very entities he covered over — Louis Vuitton and Chanel being some of the many brands that have tapped RETNA to imbue his p...