Art

During Frieze Art Week 2024 in Los Angeles, Hypeart and the esteemed auction house, Bonhams, are collaborating for a momentous auction series titled Instructions for a Memory Device. Set within Bonhams' recently revamped venue, this carefully curated collection by Hypeart provides a window into intimate artist paths from diverse cultural backgrounds. Attendees are encouraged to immerse themselves in the rich histories embedded in the works on view while reflecting on their own personal experiences surrounding the subject matter presented. Instructions for a Memory Device essentially peels away layers nostalgia, navigating a flurry of recollections and emotions. Each piece in this series serves as a unique set of loose instructions, guiding us through the labyrinth of artist memories. From ...

Blending Worlds by Monarch aims to disrupt the format of traditional art fairs, offering a profoundly enriching experience for collectors, artists, galleries, and creative minds worldwide. The inaugural event took place within the confines of Soho House Hong Kong, spanning the second and third floors this past January 26th to 28th, 2024.Entering the curated space on the third floor, guests found themselves immersed in a presentation spotlighting anticipated releases of 2024 from Avant Arte. Here, attendees were treated to the unveiling of pieces such as "Portrait and Head," "Prismatic Head Composition," and "Lost in Time" by George Condo, as well as "Death Carrier Bunny" by Robert Nova and "Snow Lotus" by Cai Guoqiang."Traditional art fair no longer satisfy the demands of emerging art comp...

Halloween came early at The Hole's Bowery location in New York City. Reflective of the bleak winter months, Horripilation is a new group exhibition whose artworks mirrors the sensation one gets when feeling cold, excited or fearful. Playing in line with past shows, the walls of the gallery space have been repainted in a dark red color to allude to a spatter of blood, as audiences meander through paintings and sculptures by Alic Brock, Ariane Heloise Hughes, Hunter Amos, Rita Maikova and more. Standout works on view include a terrifying visage painting by Tim Brawner that greets visitors at the entrance, while further in, Brock presents a surrealist spin on the phrase, "eye for an eye" and a copper vessel by Jackson Shaner encases trapped souls desperately trying to escape. "The chill down ...

Frank Gehry's shape-shifting philosophy to architecture continues to fascinate audiences from Los Angeles's Walt Disney Concert Hall to the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Speaking on the latter, the Canadian-American architect recently linked up with the French maison to release a limited assortment of handbags that fused both parties artistic codes. To follow, Gehry is showcasing a series of Fish Lamp sculptures and never-before seen works on paper at Gagosian's 976 Madison Avenue location in New York City.Ruminations consists of unique fish sculptures created in copper, stainless steel and Formica that suspend in the gallery space and are illuminated from within to draw visitors around its sinuous contours. Gehry has always lauded natural forms found in nature and "decided the fish wa...

Clase Azul México, renowned for its luxurious spirits and dedication to craftsmanship, introduces Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí, joining its esteemed lineup. This artisanal release pays homage to San Luis Potosí, a culturally rich state in Mexico, where generations of mezcal producers employ traditional methods passed down for centuries. Made from green agave grown at high altitudes, this mezcal is crafted in Estación Ipiña, a small community deeply involved in its production. Inspired by the region's heritage, the mezcal undergoes a meticulous process, including steam cooking, Chilean mill milling, and double distillation in copper stills, resulting in a full-bodied profile with aromatic notes of cooked agave, caramel, and green chile. The decanter's design, featuring red hues and int...

Home to an array of galleries and bookshops, Paris' Le Marais district has long served as a hub for the French capital's artistic community. The narrow streets of the third and fourth arrondissement is now home to a new rare bookstore and vinyl destination called the ANTI PUBLIC LIBRARY.Helmed by artist Henri Levy, who is the founder and creative director of Enfants Riches Deprimes, the newly minted shop is next to the brand's flagship store and aims to be a must-stop destination for vinyl and literature lovers around the globe. The elegant dark wood trimmings of the space are complemented with French mid century furnishings from Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. View this post on InstagramA post shared by ANTI PUBLIC LIBRARY (@antipubliclibrary)The hybrid store-bar o...

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Frieze Art Week 2024 in Los Angeles, Hypeart is teaming up with the renowned auction house, Bonhams, for an intriguing auction series named Instructions for a Memory Device. Held in the newly-renovated Bonhams space, the curated collection by Hypeart offers a glimpse into a dynamic artistic time capsule. It invites attendees to ride the waves of nostalgia while crafting fresh memories, as Hypeart and Bonhams celebrate their roots and culturally-rich histories.Instructions for a Memory Device is an auction series curated by Hypeart that unravels the threads of nostalgia, navigating a flurry of recollections and emotions. Each piece in this series serves as a unique set of loose instructions, guiding us through the labyrinth of artist memories. From the vivid...

Los Angeles-based artist Devon DeJardin is teaming up with the revered Hong Kong-based creative studio AllRightsReserved to unveil Guardians Alastor, a limited edition series of painted bronze sculptures.DeJardin, celebrated for his thought-provoking artworks, brings to life the concept of "Guardians" — entities that embody protection, guidance and the impetus for growth. With this release, he delves deep into these themes, crafting a series that resonates with the essence of guardianship.The Guardians Alastor series stands as a testament to DeJardin's artistic journey over the past five years, focusing on the role of guardians in our lives. These sculptures, limited to an edition of 20, measure 280 x 215 x 180mm, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and vision of the artist.Speaking on...

A series of previously unseen photographs of Björk taken by Spike Jonze were released yesterday. Curated by Humberto Leon and on view as part of a special exhibition at Arroz & Fun in Los Angeles, The Day I Met Björk is an exclusive photo-series that is available to download via WeTransfer that documents the fruitful partnership between the Icelandic singer and the American filmmaker. ⁠⁠The images were taken at the famed Chateau Marmont back in the 1990s, prior to Jonze directing Björk’s “It’s Oh So Quiet” music video. Within the images, Björk lends an intriguing and sometimes uncanny effect to otherwise ordinary and mundane scenes — from jumping on a hotel room bed, hunching over a bathtub to swimming in the pool. “It’s very easy to shoot photos of someone when they’re compelling, whe...

Hot Wheels, through Mattel Creations, has revealed the third "Lap" of its four-part collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham, a project two years in the making that sees original Hot Wheels models in the 1:64 scale reimagined in Arsham’s signature future relic aesthetic.The collaboration started with Lap One, which featured an eroded version of the artist’s Porsche 930 Turbo and a crystalized version of the Rodger Dodger. This was followed by Lap Two, which saw the release of the "Original Sweet 16" Deora II and a replica of Arsham’s personal Porsche 356 Speedster.As for Lap Three, it introduces two new vehicles to the collaboration, an eroded and uniquely colored version of the Twin Mill, one of the first-ever "Hot Wheels Orginials" designs not based on any real-world car, originally relea...

THE SKATEROOM has enlisted the likes of another major multidisciplinary creator to curate a captivating new capsule. Tapping British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, the skate collective is serving up two solo skateboards as well as a triptych, all of which are drenched in Ilori's signature vibrant hues.Ilori is no stranger to the world of skating. In 2020, Ilori spearheaded the design on the COLORAMA Skatepark in Roubaix, France, and in 2021, he unveiled his "Block Cubes" project – a colorful skatepark in the heart of Savannah, Georgia.In this collaborative capsule with THE SKATEROOM, the artist taps into the prominent themes of love, unity and hope within skateboarding. He brings his signature West-African-infused patterns and motifs to the series of boards, with the dynamic triptych reading...