Art
Reina Sofía Will Now Allow Photos of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ Painting
Visitors to Madrid's Reina Sofía museum will no longer be berated by staff if they take a photo of Pablo Picasso's Guernica painting. Earlier this month, the institution lifted the 30-year ban on capturing the artist's seminal work, which commented on the horrors of the Spanish Civil War."Visitors are now allowed to take pictures but without flash or any stabilization elements such as tripods or selfie sticks,” according to a museum representative in an interview The Art Newspaper. The institution hopes that the change will help the flow of traffic when viewing the artwork. “It only takes a few seconds to take a selfie and so the pace of the public will flow more,” added another official. Reina Sofía's new director Manuel Segade also hopes the lift will attract a younger audience, who he s...
There’s a Pokémon and Van Gogh Museum Collab in the Works
One could only wonder what Vincent Van Gogh would think if he was transported to the present and, amongst other things, was introduced to the expansive world of Pokémon. Well, fans of both will be delighted to hear that a real collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Van Gogh Museum is in the works.The minds behind the popular video game recently took to its YouTube channel to release a new promo video where Pikachu and Eevee are seen running through a field of sunflowers, filled with picturesque Dutch windmills, where the two characters look up to the sky as it transforms in the pastiche of one of Van Gogh's Impressionistic paintings. As they look back down to the surface, Pikachu and Eevee are greeted by a sea of Sunflora Pokémon, one of which is shown painted in the style of th...
AI Meets Mayan Jungle Art in SFER IK’s $100,000 USD Challenge
SFER IK Museion, a creative hub by AZULIK in Tulum and Uh May, is launching the SFER IK AWARD for artists to create AI-integrated artwork. The winner receives $100,000 USD, a two-month residency at AZULIK Uh May with access to resources, and art residencies for runners-up. The application period is from September 12 to November 17, 2023, with winners announced during Miami Art Week. Open to global artists, the award focuses on AI-driven art exploring themes like biodiversity, collaboration with nature, and ancestral knowledge in the Mayan jungle. Proposals will be judged based on AI integration, thematic relevance, and feasibility. The showcased works will be part of SFER IK's open-air museum in Tulum. This award aligns with AZULIK's support for culture and upcoming museum launches in Tulu...
Artists Come To Morocco’s Aid Through Earthquake Relief Sale
This past Friday, September 8, Morocco experienced a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that has left 3,000 dead thus far, as well as 5,500 injured across the North African nation. The epicenter of the quake hit at the rural town of Oukaïmedene, just 50 miles southwest of the capital city of Marrakech, with some estimates stating the shockwaves were felt as far as Portugal and Spain. The creative community has joined the relief efforts through a new charitable print sale entitled Artists for Morocco. Set up by GQ Middle East's editor-in-chief, Samira Larouci, in collaboration with photographer Anass Ouaziz and designer Ismail Elaaddioui, the shop will feature 24 artworks from 24 prominent Moroccan artists and photographers with full proceeds benefitting the Amal Center and the Rif Tribes...
Katsuhiro Otomo’s “AKIRA cel exhibition” Is Coming To Osaka
Katsuhiro Otomo's "AKIRA cel exhibition" will set up shop in Osaka next month.The exhibition, which just closed out in Tokyo in late August, will feature around 600 of Otomo's AKIRA celluloid drawings and handwritten layouts taken from his Complete Works of Katsuhiro Otomo (which includes the Storyboard Collection) and Collection of Illustrations and Layouts. In addition, the exhibition will feature limited edition merchandise only available in Osaka.Katsuhiro Otomo's "AKIRA cel exhibition" takes place at Shinshaibashi PARCO's SPACE14 and runs from October 6 to October 24. Tickets will be available starting September 25 for ¥1,500 JPY (approximately $10 USD).SPACE1414/F, Shinsaibashi PARCO1 Chome-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo WardOsaka, 542-0085JapanElsewhere in art, Emma Stern created a fict...
Japanese Artist Izumi Kato Opens Up About His Solo Exhibition at Tiger Gallery™ in London
Fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger is currently holding a solo exhibition featuring Japanese artist Izumi Kato titled "PARASITIC: ONITSUKA" at the Tiger Gallery™ in London, England. Bringing free, accessible art to the local community, the exhibition showcases a range of Kato’s works, from conceptual sculptures to paintings adorning Onitsuka Tiger signature sneakers.To spotlight this ongoing exhibition, Hypebeast spoke to Mr. Konosuke Kawakami, Associate Professor of Art and Design at Kurashiki University, about the meaning of offering artistic experiences for free in London. Kawakami teaches students who are aiming to pursue future artistic endeavors, shaping their creative outlooks. To supplement his interview, Hypebeast also arranged for three of Kawakami’s students to ask the featured...
Mike Reesé Explores Faces of Adolescence in First Solo Exhibition at Central Server Works
Contemporary artist Mike Reesé's exhibition titled "Boyz II Beasts Act 1: No Soul Left Behind" is currently on display at Central Server Works' gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Alongside the exhibition, a book of the same name has been co-published by Central Server Works Press and Dreamhaus Inc. Limited edition signed copies of the book were made available during the opening of the exhibition."Boyz II Beasts Act 1: No Soul Left Behind" is based on the artist's series of short stories which he worked on for seven years. This unique project combines both an exhibition and a book to delve into the psychological and metaphysical challenges of adolescence and their lasting effects on personal development. The core concept of the work explores how some young individuals are forced to make signi...
Emma Stern Created a Fictional Rock Band for Her Latest Exhibition
Brooklyn-based artist Emma Stern is showcasing her latest body of work across the pond at Almine Rech's London outpost. Entitled Penny & The Dimes: Dimes 4Ever World Tour, the paintings within the exhibition center around a fictional all-female rock group that was notably inspired by a trip Stern took to Stockholm, where she visited the ABBA Museum."I was utterly captivated," recalled Stern in an interview with writer and curator, Shumon Basar. In particular, the artist was fixated on a recent ABBA live show which consisted of holographic facsimiles performing their biggest hits. "I couldn’t stop thinking about the four of them, about their holographic proxies frozen in time, touring in perpetuity," added Stern. "This was conceptually so very connected to the work I had already been do...
YOSHIROTTEN Officially Unveils “MOON LANDING” at BELOWGROUND
Last month in Hong Kong’s LANDMARK Atrium, YOSHIROTTEN showcased “FLUID GARDEN,” a large-scale and immersive installation that amalgamates digital art with spatial design. Returning to the city again this month, the Japanese multi-disciplinary artist just completed the second phase of his project, where sofas from “FLUID GARDEN” are transformed into “MOON LANDING,” and nestled in the mall’s BELOWGROUND space.In a previous interview with Hypebeast, YOSHIROTTEN briefly explained how his nine sculptural sofas were all made to fit together like puzzle pieces. He also hinted how the final form will not only represent but also celebrate a special full moon in the month.Just as the artist hinted, “MOON LANDING” will be coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival at the end of September, serving as a ...
KAWS Set to Release ACCOMPLICE Plush Doll and Lantern
Fresh off another collaboration with UNIQLO, KAWS is set to partner with AllRightsReserved to release his latest plush figure and an accompanying lantern fixture. For his latest drop, the acclaimed Brooklyn-based artist transforms his lovable ACCOMPLICE character into a plush doll, clad with tonal pink overlays and white gloves. As an edition of 2000, the polyester doll measures roughly 21 inches in height and comes with a NFC chip of authenticity. Looking for a lifestyle accessory to pair it with? KAWS will also release a special ACCOMPLICE lantern, limited to just an edition of 300, which features the character covering its face on the front, while a medley of X hands adorn the rest of the lighting fixture. Collectors looking to cop will need to be quick as both the plush doll ($250 USD)...
Pen & Paper: Keely Majewski’s Characters Are Strong, Sexual, and Unapologetic
When anxiety strikes Keely Majewski, as it so often does for each of us, art has become a form of therapy for her to feel at ease. Known to many by her nickname “Poi”, the Florida-based illustrator has gained a sizable following over Instagram for creating beguiling female characters that look like 3D rendered Bratz dolls, if they were targeted towards adults, and placed in a dystopian future.Digitally created with rich textures, punchy colors, exaggerated features, and fashion styles that are both imaginary and inspired by ‘90s and early ’00s silhouettes, Poi’s women are strong, sexual, and unapologetic — traits she purposefully imbues in each to “embody the strength and attitude I strive for in my own life,” she tells Hypeart.With an unmistakable style and an attention to detail, it woul...
Partygoer Willing to Sell Sneaker Collection to Pay Fees For Damaging Ancient Chinese Sculpture
In 2017, Delaware resident Michael Rohana drove to Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, where he and his friends, drunkenly browsed through the institution's collection illegally after hours. The group had just come from a Christmas party in which they were clad in ugly sweaters with a general carefree attitude, where Rohana took selfies with ancient statues, such as a 2,000-year-old Chinese Cavalryman sculpture as part of the “Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor" exhibition. Upon leaving, Rohana snapped off a finger of the statue and left the museum with the artifact in his pocket. The FBI was able to track the vandal's whereabouts through a combination of surveillance footage and credit card statements.After a series of mistrials due to COVID, a judge has ruled that Rohana must pay a ...
