Art
Parra and Avant Arte Reunite to Release a Pair of New Prints
Piet Parra is reuniting with London-based studio Avant Arte to release three new limited edition prints. The loose figurations in each composition is inspired by the drawings of Willem Janssen, a lesser known Dutch artist who had a big impact on Parra during his formative years, evident in the playful curvature employed in both Parra and Janssen's respective work. LOST KEYS depicts a trio of female subjects that harks to a beach scene that Parra's father once painted. The artwork's title is inspired by a song of the same name from MICH, a band that Parra plays in, as well as the sandy dunes that the artist would cycle through in Amsterdam. FOUR WALLS is devoid of a setting, depicting three women who blend into together, referencing an after-hours party, where time and place become blurred....
Artists Rally Around Climate Change and Social Justice in New Hammer Exhibition
Art has always played several functions in society: a form of personal expression, a chronicling of the present moment and a barometer to predict the course of future events, whether real or imagined. As arbiters in their own right, artists have rallied in recent years to galvanize awareness to the growing threats of climate change, as well as the fight for social justice. UCLA's Hammer Museum is showcasing a new group exhibition that probes into this intersection entitled Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice.Curated by Glenn Kaino and Mika Yoshitake, the show is part of the Getty's regional PST ART: Art and Science Collide initiative and presents 100 works by 20 intergenerational artists, scientists and activists, including Mel Chin, Ron Finley, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Garnett Puett...
Whitney Museum Traces Decorated Career of Visionary Choreographer Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey’s Revelations first premiered back in 1958, only a few years after his arrival in New York. The piece was the first of many prominent works by the artist and choreographer, leaving its mark on the dance world forever. He cut the original 16 sections down to three in order to take it across the country, and it's been kept short ever since. While it’s been six decades since the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater last performed the original piece, the spirit of Revelations is set to return to the stage.Next month, choreographer Matthew Rushing will resurrect a full-length version of Ailey’s signature work at the Whitney Museum's third-floor theater in a performance entitled Sacred Songs. Tracing through the soul of Black spirituality and gospel, Rushing captures the essence of Ail...
Brazilian Artists Heat Up to ‘Mil Graus’
The 38th Panorama of Brazilian Art: Mil Graus is presented by the Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo, curated by Germano Dushá and Thiago de Paula Souza, with co-curation by Ariana Nuala. The exhibition's title, Mil Graus (A thousand degrees), reflects the concept of a "heat-limit," symbolizing transformation under intense conditions, both physical and metaphysical. This edition features 34 artists from 16 Brazilian states, with over 130 works, 79 of which are new creations for the event.Due to renovations at Ibirapuera Park, where the event is traditionally situated, the exhibition is currently hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art at São Paulo University (MAC USP). The show spans the ground and third floors, exploring contemporary Brazilian art through five thematic axes: General Ecolo...
Adam Cruces Explores the Frontier of ‘Necessary Evil’
Blue Velvet Projects lifted the veil on a new solo exhibition by American artist Adam Cruces, now on view until October 26, 2024. Using rich pastels and sculptures, Necessary Evil explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature, marked by feelings of tranquility and danger. As inner and outer worlds close in on one another, Cruces sends a flare from the American plains.The artist brings a touch of Texan flair to Zürich, channeling rural scenery, agriculture and Western films. The white walls of the gallery are lined with pastels of deserts and mountains, acting as windows into surreal landscapes. Familiar emblems of American culture, such as cowboy hats, anvils and apples dramatically fall through their dreamlike environments, caught in a slow-motion series of stills.In song ...
Devin B. Johnson’s ‘Ritual of Welcome’ Offers Nuggets of Wisdom
Devin B. Johnson’s Ritual of Welcome marks his fifth solo show with Nicodim and third in their Los Angeles gallery. The exhibition showcases eight figurative paintings, five abstract pieces, and four works on paper—each blending elements of wisdom, experience and growth. Johnson’s work acts as a visual incantation, reconfiguring familiar symbols into rituals of exploration and acceptance.Johnson reflects on the concept of legacy, stating, "It’s about taking what’s learned from the past—those nuggets of wisdom—and using them to move forward." His use of cars, especially older models, symbolizes this forward momentum, illustrating how lessons from history can fuel progress. His art weaves these themes together, offering viewers a sense of discovery, both personal and collective.Ritual of Wel...
Mo Yi Rewrites the Rules in ‘Me in My Landscape’
The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art and Les Rencontres d’Arles present the first major museum survey of Chinese photographer Mo Yi in Beijing. Born in 1958 in Tibet, the artist captures alienation in urban life, often using his own body as an intervention. From the late 1980s to today, Me in My Landscape chronicles the rise of Mo Yi as one of the most important figures in Chinese contemporary photography.The exhibition presents over 300 works, featuring images from his most notable series, self-portraits, previously unseen archival materials and a new site-specific installation. From the beating glow of Red Streets to the candid panoramas of I Am a Street Dog, the artist’s ever-evolving, experimental approach explores photography as a means of both art and social documentary.Calling on hi...
Arthur Jafa Exposes Racial Bias in Martin Scorcese’s ‘Taxi Driver’
Recognized for his visceral portrayals of Black Identity, Arthur Jafa’s first major Los Angeles exhibition entitled nativemanson is currently being shown at Sprüth Magers. The exhibition includes sculptures, installations and work in films including his latest visual BG (2024) where he introduces visual interjections in Martin Scorsese’s iconic Taxi Driver 1976 crime drama.BG particularly reimagines the iconic brothel shootout scene from Taxi Driver, inserting Black pimps and clients as the targets of Travis Bickle’s (Robert De Niro) violent mission. Jafa reconstructs the scene, blending original and newly filmed footage, and taps into an earlier version of the script where the victims were originally written as Black. The film also features new sequences, with African American pimp Scar (...
Kohler’s Residency Program Celebrates 50 Years of Arts and Industry
To mark the 50th anniversary of its annual residency program, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center spotlights the synergy between contemporary artists and industrial artisans. In partnership with global manufacturing company Kohler, this presentation of group exhibitions, solo shows, and community programming foregrounds collective learning through a cross-pollination of arts and industry.Founded in 1974 by two Kohler siblings in the freshwater haven of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the Arts Center has become an innovative hub for people of all creative backgrounds. Each year, the program offers 12 artists the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in large-scale production for three months. Exploring formal depths across ceramics, cast iron, brass, pottery and foundry, they foster a new level of ...
Anya Gallaccio’s Radical Practice Explored in Major Turner Contemporary Exhibition
Turner Contemporary is presenting the largest survey exhibition of seminal British artist Anya Gallaccio, titled preserve, on view until January 26, 2025.Spanning over three decades, the show features Gallaccio's iconic works alongside a new site-specific installation. Known for using organic, ephemeral materials like ice, flowers and trees, Gallaccio's practice explores themes of transformation, impermanence, and the environment. Her work challenges traditional sculpture, often incorporating natural decay or growth, offering a reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature.The exhibition also highlights Kent's natural heritage, including a new commission inspired by the region’s White Cliffs and chalk landscapes. Gallaccio restages notable works, including her famous gerbera wall sculp...
Sagan Lockhart Is All About the Process
Sagan Lockhart shoots photos like he skates: by trusting the process. It’s how he approaches most things in life, but it’s particularly key to his film photography. Instead of obsessing over photography’s technicalities, Lockhart prefers to immerse himself in his surroundings, picking up his camera to capture everyday moments in an intimate, honest style.“The foundation of it all was just hanging out,” Lockhart puts it – a sentiment that shines through I Don’t Play, a visual diary of Odd Future’s come-up in the 2010 Los Angeles scene.“At the end of the day, the Odd Future crew were all just kids who hung out on Fairfax. Everyone they knew hung out and skated around the block,” Lockhart says of the gang, including Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt.“And then Tyler dropped G...
The Hypeart Guide to Frieze London 2024
Frieze has come a long way since it was founded as an arts publication back in 1991. A decade on, the very first Frieze London opened doors in 2003, and satellite fairs in New York, Los Angeles and Seoul have since become tentpole moments within the cultural calendar. Returning to Regent's Park for its 21st edition, the upcoming Frieze London 2024 will boast one of its biggest iterations to date, with more than 160 galleries from 43 countries leading the way, from global heavyweights in Gagosian, Sprüth Magers and David Zwirner, to London's most influential spaces, including Victoria Miro, Maureen Paley and White Cube. This year's fair will also showcase a new floor plan by design practice A Studio Between, increasing visibility to new voices at the entrance, as well adding greater promine...
