Art

The U.S. Copyright Office has just ruled that AI art created with text prompts, or "purely AI-generated material," cannot be copyrighted. The decision, detailed in a report published on January 29, offers some clarity in the murky legal territory surrounding AI within creative industries, emphasizing the dangers of “using AI as a stand-in for human creativity.”The report stems from an ongoing investigation into AI-generated works which began in 2023, and considered over 10,000 contributions from the public – including artists, performers, directors and musicians. The report notes that “prompts alone do not provide sufficient human control to make users of an A.I. system the authors of the output,” though works created using AI “assistance” are protected under copyright law, and even those ...

Japanese contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara has teamed up to create a line of merchandise and the official poster for FireAid, a benefit concert which was held on January 30 at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. Proceeds went to support communities recovering from the recent wildfires in LA as per ARTnews.Orchestrated by music industry titans alongside Live Nation and the LA Clippers, the concert boasts an all-star roster, including Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Nicks, Katy Perry and Joni Mitchell. Longtime fans of Nara’s work, the Azoffs brought him on board early with help from dealer Tim Blum, recognizing his history of involvement in humanitarian causes.Nara’s commitment to disaster relief—shaped by the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami—...

At the nexus of art, poetry and performance, Precious Okoyomon explores the interplay between play, chaos and regeneration. They first gained widespread attention following their presentation at the 2022 Venice Biennale, where they transformed the Arsenale into a sprawling, lush ecosystem, braiding natural flows with Afro-futuristic visions. Now, Okoyomon is bringing their imaginative worlds to Austria with ONE EITHER LOVES ONESELF OR KNOWS ONESELF, a solo exhibition featuring new works, at Kunsthaus Bregenz.Through a series of expansive installations, the show transforms the museum into a dreamscape. From psychoanalytic consulting rooms reimagined with cute and mischievous devils, to a suspended sea of stuffed animals, the artist confronts intimate desires and fears with an unflinching si...

Whaam! Gallery is gearing up to open SPORTS, a showcase of paintings by San Francisco-based artist Yarrow Slaps. In this body of work, Slaps pulls autobiographical memories and merges them with the figures of icons across various arenas of pop culture – sports, music, books and video games – forging an electric visual landscape that is both personally and collectively resonant.Inspired by the “create a player” mode in video games, the artist delves into the complexities of identity and selfhood, crafting characters who exist somewhere between the “mortal and divine." In this world, Slaps captures the likes of legends, such as Lisa Leslie, Nipsey Hussle and Allen Iverson, many of which are framed by a hand-painted character select screen equipped with cheeky player stats and their own arsen...

Plato Gallery in New York is currently presenting Heart Left in the Bag, a solo exhibition by Katya Muromtseva, and Here’s Looking at You, an all-women group exhibition, both on view until February 8, 2025. Grounded in ideas of identity, memory and self-representation, the two concurrent shows reimagine the personal and collective narratives of women from around the world, turning to art as a tool for reclamation while offering poignant meditations of power along the way.In the ground floor gallery, USSR-born artist Katya Muromtseva makes her New York solo debut with a series of lush watercolor portraits in Heart Left in the Bag. Taking the form of shadowy blooms, each work was created during interviews with female immigrants that now reside in the U.S., as each participant is asked: “When...

This spring, Berlin’s art scene is set to receive a unique addition with a new gallery space in Schöneberg, launched by Pace Gallery and Galerie Judin. Staged in a restored 1950s gas station, the space will become a new home to galleries, offices, a café and a bookshop run by the publishing group Die Zeit.Opening on May 1, the new space will kick off Gallery Weekend Berlin with a group exhibition jointly presented by the two galleries. The inaugural show will mark the beginning of a year-round rotation between the two galleries, with Pace hosting two shows annually and Galerie Judin helming three.Originally built in 1954 as part of the postwar reconstruction in West Berlin, the gas station had become abandoned in 1986 and remained so until it caught the attention of Galerie Judin founder J...

On the heels of their recent retrospective release, the art-fashion collective MSCHF is heading to Tokyo for their latest exhibition, Material Values, at NANZUKA UNDERGROUND. Opening on February 1, the exhibition follows the group's 2024 presentation of No Shoes. No Phones. No Service, and will feature a showcase of new works that delve into “the definition and value of art,” bringing light to capitalist critique with the collective’s signature style of wit, humor and, of course, mischief.The show circles “MATERIAL VALUE SCULPTURES,” a new sculptural series which fits cramped, indium-cast human figures atop online devices that track the real-time market value of the rare metal. As the value of indium rises, so does the temperature of the sculptures; each piece will hit a melting point, whe...

In the aftermath of the devastating Southern California wildfires, Los Angeles-based brand Slowtide is giving back to the city that raised them with a limited edition Artist Series Collection in support of relief efforts.Featuring exclusive designs from Cleon Peterson, Geoff McFetridge, Jen Stark, Thomas Campbell, Robbie Simon, Ty Williams, Anna Fusco, Dabs Myla and Real Fun. Wow! (Daren Thomas Magee,)  some of whom have lost their homes or studios in the disaster, the collection captures a uniquely-LA essence – its flora, fauna, people and places – reflecting the vibrant spirit that brings the region to life. From Campbell’s multi-patterned patchwork to Peterson’s striking mountain scene, this special series serves as an ode to the city and the resilience of its affected communities.“Los ...

An exhibition of new work by Tyler Mitchell is set to open at Gagosian New York next month. For Ghost Images, Mitchell returns to his Southern upbringing, weaving together scenes of seaside leisure with arresting reflections on the psychological and historical weight of the landscapes they inhabit.Shot along the coastal islands of Georgia, the images unfold across beaches, dunes and estuaries that, on its face, are alive with natural beauty and whispers of serenity, yet a closer eye reveals the scars of human history. In works like "Gulfs Between," "Voyage" and "Voyage II," toy boats, reminiscent of childlike innocence, allude to the Jekyll Island-bound ships used to transport enslaved people, while the charred ruins of the Carnegie family mansion take centerstage in "Dollhouse." Through t...

W Aspen in Colorado has become a living canvas for the renowned Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra, who has transformed the space with a vibrant collection of murals and installations. Known for his kaleidoscopic style of bold colors and geometric patterns, Kobra’s work at W Aspen spans the lobby, rooms, and exclusive guest areas, creating a visual feast that embodies his signature technique. Using interwoven squares, triangles, and textures, Kobra brings larger-than-life portraits to life, celebrating figures and moments through his unmistakable artistic lens.Complementing Kobra’s artistic takeover, W Aspen is enhancing its guest experience this winter with the launch of two highly anticipated dining concepts. Running through April 2025, the hotel will host Chef Eyal Shani’s celebrated Medite...