Art

HVW8 is bringing a slice of Los Angeles to its Berlin flagship through a new group exhibition entitled Timepiece. Curated by participating artists Paul Flores and Henry Fey, the show dives into the mythology around LA — from the City of Angel's reputation as the entertainment capital of the world, the overlooked nuances of daily life to its natural beauty through the lens of native Angeleno's, who reinterpret these colors and visual signifiers through their respective practices. Fey is known for manipulating analog printing techniques through digital means. At times, his collage works conflate daily observations — a palm tree or a faux Roman bust — with corporate branding and unassuming photographs, resulting in abstracted compositions that aim to capture the constant flux of the present m...

Gagosian will soon play host to a new group exhibition featuring an intergenerational cast of Black artists who probe into the intersection of social consciousness through nonrepresentational forms. Curated by Antwaun Sargent, Social Abstraction is a two-part show in Beverly Hills and Hong Kong which will bring together a star studded lineup of work from the likes of Lauren Halsey, Theaster Gates, Amanda Williams and more.Each artist dissects perception of city and self through traditional materials, such as oil and acrylic paints, as well as unusual modes of expression, from hair glue, resins to wigs. Lauren Halsey, who is working on opening a sculpture park in South Central in 2026, created a relief using synthetic hair that billows down to the floor to exude a sense of power; whereas, f...

The late Richard Serra's legacy will live on in a new sculpture park opening in Northwest Florida in 2026. Dubbed the Longleaf Art Park, the forthcoming project is helmed by the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation and will be an addition to the Watersound community. Prominently in the center of the OLI Architecture-built space will be Serra's monumental Passage of Time, a 217-foot long 540,000-pound sculpture crafted in thick weathered steel plates that size over 13 feet high. The trapezoidal structure that will house the sculpture joins Longleaf's aims to blend art with nature, a project that was in the works prior to Serra's passing back in March. “The importance of access to a piece of work as significant as Richard Serra’s Passage of Time cannot be overstated, and the impact it will have...

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), a new mysterious monolith was spotted in the Nevada desert over the weekend. First reported by LVPDSAR, a search and rescue unit formed by volunteers, the structure is located near Gass Peak north of the Las Vegas Valley.In 2020, the first metal monolith was sighted in Utah. Soon after the news emerged online, a series of other similar-looking metal columns were being reported internationally. To this day, the origin of the Utah monolith remain a mystery.The Nevada Desert monolith follows faithfully with the steel structure that was found in Utah, boasting a shiny, mirror-like finish that’s reminiscent of the one from Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 cult classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey.MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH!We see a lot of weird things...

While football fans were packing into pubs to watch UEFA EURO 2024, several members of the climate group Just Stop Oil sprayed an orange powdered paint over a portion of Stonehenge. The protestors proceeded in defacing the megalithic structure around noon local time in Salisbury, Wiltshire on June 19, just a day prior to summer solstice, which is believed to be one of the dates in the calendar year where ancient civilizations once performed rituals and ceremonies around the prehistoric columns.A number of British politicians came out to lambast the group's actions, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who labelled it a “disgraceful act of vandalism." It's certainly not the first time Just Stop Oil has taken over headlines for targeting artworks as a way to galvanize awareness towards the ...

Sagan Lockhart spent years photographing the early years of many of hip-hop’s most popular artists today. Living in Los Angeles, Lockhart found himself photographing the likes of Playboi Carti and Mac Miller years before they found mainstream success.He was eventually tapped by Odd Future to serve as the collective’s unofficial photographer.“To me, it was always important to build mutual relationships,” Lockhart told Hypebeast in a Diaries earlier this year. “What I was really looking for is these up-and-coming artists that I could see had some sort of potential. You know, this guy’s going to be the shit.”Well over a decade into his career, the photographer will be releasing his debut photo book, I Don’t Play. Designed and published by ism, the 220-page book will contain a bulk of his mate...

Spanish contemporary artist Okokume is set to open her new solo exhibition in Tokyo’s JPS Gallery at the end of the month. Titled Saó, this exhibit follows from Okokume’s last showcase in Paris as she continues to delve into her emotional and creative evolution through her artistic explorations.The title of the exhibition hail from an old Catalan term that describes the essence of opportune moments, maturity as well as perfection. These themes and ideas pervade the artist’s works, inviting the audience on a self-reflecting journey through the exhibits, while also learning to embrace the beauty in acceptance.The centerpiece of the exhibition is a triptych of acrylic and oil pastels-painted canvases, united through pastel-colored skies, river, fauna and a blue-hair girl alongside Okokume’s h...

2023 was the year of Pablo Picasso, as private collectors and global institutions banded together to host a series of touring exhibitions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Spanish artist's death. For those who could not venture great distances to see his work in person, there is a new online portal containing photographs, paintings and sculptures detailing Picasso's oeuvre, including works previously unseen by the public. The archive was released courtesy of the Picasso Museum in Paris, containing thousands of interviews, essays, artworks and images aimed at researchers and in-resident artists, but to which can equally enjoyed by everyday fans alike. There's arguably no artist who has had a bigger impact on shaping modern art than Picasso over the past century. Alongside his contemp...

London's Tate Modern will unveil a new solo exhibition of light installations by the acclaimed British artist Anthony McCall. Long before today's 'immersive' shows, McCall was captivating audiences as early as the 1970s through a fusion of sculpture, cinema, drawing, and performance, by casting three-dimensional beams of light that undulate in form through smoke-filled spaces. Opening on June 27, Solid Light encompasses a series of existing works that will illuminate across the Tate Modern's George Economou Gallery. McCall first captivated onlookers through his seminal Light Describing A Cone (1973), described by the artist in the past as "habitable tents of lights", which invited visitors to interact with the various projectors displaying complex sculptural forms whose temporal structure ...

WNDR Museum in Chicago's West Loop has introduced a reimagined atrium featuring Yayoi Kusama’s "LOVE IS CALLING" and a new WNDR Lounge. “We’re always evolving to spark curiosity and creativity,” said Brad Keywell of WNDR Museum. The lounge offers local food and drinks to both ticketed and non-ticketed guests.Kusama’s "LOVE IS CALLING" is her largest infinity room to date, inviting visitors into a mirrored space filled with inflatable, polka-dotted forms that glow in various colors, creating an illusion of infinite space. Accompanied by Kusama’s voice reciting a love poem, it adds a contemplative layer to the experience. This marks the Chicago debut of the piece, originally premiered in Japan in 2013.The WNDR Lounge, open during museum hours, features local food and beverages, accessible to...

Library Street Collective presents Temple of Silence, a solo exhibition by New York-based artist Sam Friedman. The exhibition features four large-scale "Cave Paintings" that explore existential themes through meticulous lines and vibrant colors.Friedman's work examines how individuals construct personas to navigate an overstimulating world. He suggests that humans develop mental and emotional "armor" to cope with life's demands, which can isolate them from their true selves. Reconnecting with nature and painting helps Friedman restore his sense of humanity.Temple of Silence aims to create a serene space where visitors can escape daily pressures. The paintings, ranging from 9x9 feet to 25x9 feet, feature smooth transitions and gentle forms, fostering a sense of security and fluidity. Inspir...

Ryan Todd’s 365 Days of Drawing project features a clever and insightful series of daily sketches. The challenge of creating one drawing per day for a year was significant and Todd humorously acknowledged moments of doubt in his interview with ItsNiceThat. His goal was to cultivate a habit of daily creativity and conceptual exploration, which he achieved by setting a strict routine to record his visual thoughts.Todd carried his sketchbook everywhere, finding the constant need for ideas both difficult and enjoyable. This daily practice nurtured a playful and inquisitive mindset. The collection, marked by its simple black and white style, includes whimsical puns and observations from his surroundings, serving as visual exercises and social commentary. Changing locations often inspired new su...