Art

While some artists, in fact, many artists take their work as a form of serious self-reflection, Spanish cartoonist Joan Cornellà has always approached his practice as a vessel to comment on the humorous sides of daily life. Not to say he does not take his work seriously, but through a pinch of satire, Cornellà reveals the ridiculous underbelly that often dictates our everyday decisions and thoughts. To add to his ongoing partnership with Hong Kong-based creative studio, AllRightsReserved, Cornellà is set to release a new sculpture entitled Idiotmeter Man. The artwork features his signature generic male character clad in a kelly green suit and holding a scanner gun that presumably notifies one if there is an idiot in the premises. The vinyl figure sizes eight inches in height and will relea...

BEYOND THE STREETS' CONTROL Gallery is set to unveil a new set of works by New York-based artist, Othelo Gervacio.Entitled Mind Flowers, Gervacio will present a familiar series of romanticized floral compositions created in a dark and phosphorescent color palette. Inspired by 17th Century Dutch Master paintings, such as the works of Rembrandt and Vermeer, Gervacio will typically collect, photograph and then paint large hyper-realistic paintings of various florae that he finds. “I have always been drawn to things and ideas that exude a dark beauty," says Gervacio, "from the life-fleeting imagery of wilting flowers to the origins of melodic, yet heavy metal music. The cross-section of romance and tragedy has always been the coordinate at which a large portion of my interests lie, thus leadin...

Hypermaremma and Terraforma have joined forces for a remarkable and exclusive event. They brought Charlemagne Palestine, a prominent figure in the underground scene of New York, who delivered a captivating performance at the historic venue of La Ferriera in Capalbio, Italy -- a 19th-century villa, renowned for its picturesque gardens. The event was realized in collaboration with Terraforma and supported by the prominent brand K-Way, known for its appreciation of the art world and a lifestyle that champions freedom and nonconformity. Their endorsement of this event underscores their commitment to celebrating the beauty and expressive power of pristine landscapes and nature.Altogether, the collaborative event was rooted in a shared vision and commitment to exploring the intersection of art, ...

In sports, fans and pundits often talk about generational talents — players who many times come out of nowhere to completely rewrite the playing field. Think Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, Tom Brady, Nikola Jokić. Fashion, too, possesses these sorts of 'players', or rather, designers who bridge what's come before with something refreshing, something entirely new. While there are a handful of notable inclusions today, Grace Wales Bonner has been a tour de force, from spearheading her sportswear-inspired namesake label to her sought-after adidas collaborations, including recent kit designs for the Jamaica National Football Team. To follow, the acclaimed English fashion designer has been tapped by New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) to curate the latest entry in the institution's Artist’s ...

BEYOND THE STREETS Publishing and CONTROL Gallery have announced the release of a comprehensive book of sketches from celebrated Los Angeles-based artist, Mark Machado aka Mister CARTOON.Titled "Sketches: Book One," the offering features over 290 drawings and 180 pages that explore over two decades of work from the artist. The book is said to include intimate looks at the artist's ideation process and work that has appeared in tattoos, magazines, commercial projects, and more – including never before seen work.Having gained popularity for his distinctive style of tattooing, which incorporates elements of fine art, graffiti, and Chicano culture. Mister CARTOON’S work often features intricate black and gray designs, incorporating images of iconic figures, lettering and cultural symbols.Over ...

There seems to be a new art fair popping up every other month, from smaller entries like Future Fair in New York to ART SG in Singapore. Last year, Contemporary Art Now (CAN) in Ibiza was initiated to celebrate the island's rich cultural history, by emphasizing contemporary artists and galleries that capture the laidback Mediterranean spirit. Madrileño Sergio Sancho founded the event to fill the void of an international art fair on the island, which for many, is largely known today for its boozy nightlife, but which has actually been a haven for artists, writers and thinkers of all backgrounds dating all the way back to the Phoenicians. Housed at Recinto Ferial (FECOEV), the inaugural edition produced extraordinary results, selling 80 percent of the art last year. While the fair features a...

David Kordansky Gallery is celebrating 20 years in business with a new group exhibition that chronicles its rapid ascension in the Los Angeles area and the art world at-large. Ceremoniously dubbed 20, the show will include paintings, sculptures and installations by Chase Hall, Valentin Carron, Jonas Wood, the late-Sam Gilliam, Lesley Vance, Fred Eversley, Adam Pendleton, Torbjørn Rødland, Matthew Brannon, John Armleder, David Altmejd, Mario Ayala, Rashid Johnson, Guan Xiao and many more. Founded in 2003 in LA's Chinatown neighborhood, the gallery still operates with an artist-first mentality, which has translated in fruitful dialogues between creatives of varying backgrounds which persists to this day. For 20, there will be a number of artworks specially made for the occasion, including ne...

An exhibition honoring the life of JAY-Z is set to take place at the Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch this month.Entitled "The Book of HOV," the multimedia exhibit is executive produced by Roc Nation and is billed as one that "explores JAY-Z’s global impact as a musician, innovator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist" and will feature archived objects such as original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, his iconic stage wear, awards and recognitions and videos and artifacts from Hov's professional life."Our goal, with The Book of HOV tribute exhibition, is to provide a behind-the-scenes look at a Hall of Fame songwriter and performer, successful business person, and a consequential philanthropist who has never forgotten the lessons he learned on the road to success," the offi...

Already a global giant in its own right, Frieze has been making leaps across the art world over the past five years, hosting fairs in Los Angeles and most recently in Seoul. To add to its growing empire, Frieze announced today that it will acquire the Armory Show in New York and Expo Chicago. As two of the longest running art fairs in the United States, both the Armory Show and Expo Chicago will continue to operate under the same name and with the same teams, while providing business services, such as finance, sponsorships, digital and legal. Naturally, the question of what would happen to Frieze's existing fair in New York would come into question. But Frieze CEO Simon Fox told ARTnews that both fairs have "different audiences, different histories", which will allow each to "coexist very ...