Art

UEFA Euro 2024 is less than an hour until kickoff as host nation Germany takes on Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich. As with any major football tournament, there have been a number of adverts that have come out to hype up the competition, from adidas' "Hey Jude" campaign to Corteiz' jersey swap program. A new initiative by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), however, shines a sombre light on the real threats of cardiac arrest affecting young people across the UK. Produced in collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi and Grand Visual, "'Til I Died" comprises of a series of murals depicting 12 young England, Scotland and Wales supporters who tragically lost their lives due to heart-related complications. According to a report on the issue, roughly 12 kids die because of cardiac arrest e...

German artist Sonja Rychkova is showcasing a new solo exhibition at Ruttkowski;68 in Cologne. Born in Darmstadt to Russian parents, Rychkova's work probes into the immigrant experience and the shape-shifting concept of home.In Smile Now Cry Later, the emerging artist revisits friends during her travels to the underprivileged Mexican-American neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Like vague memories floating back to the surface of the mind, Rychkova's figures are hollow and transparent, appearing like ghosts, as she creates this effect by thinning her oil paints with turpentine. The thematic base of her show, and practice thus far, has been a survey into "ghettos" — seeking to dismantle stereotypes associated to marginalized communities. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonja Rychkova (...

For better and worse, the creative industry is one of the biggest industries that has been impacted by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). On one end, users are able to moodboard, and many instances, bypass numerous hurdles to realizing a creative thought or brief in a matter of seconds — without the need of rigorous sketches, camera crews or creative collaborations. On the opposite spectrum, it's been reported numerous times that these machine learning systems are illegally using the intellectual property of millions of artists without consent or repercussion, setting the stage for what many creative professionals fear to be an uncertain landscape going forward. In April of 2023, an AI-produced image created a storm of controversy when it won Sony's World Photography Awards. To the ...

Library Street Collective and real estate company Bedrock Detroit worked with light artist Christopher Bauder and musician Kangding Ray on a new experiential exhibition in the Motor City. Entitled SKALAR: Reflections on Light and Sound, the kinetic art show kicked off late last month during legendary techno festival, Movement, as a celebration of the city's rich electronic music heritage. SKALAR has previously exhibited across the world in Berlin, Zurich, Mexico City, Amsterdam, and Riyadh, but is showing for the first time in the United States. The audiovisual event aims to illuminate the abstract nature of human emotion through an elaborate interplay between light and sound. "It reminds us that our experiences, though internal, are no less real." said Kangding Ray. "Through the fusion of...

Superposition Gallery is hosting ‘Saturn Gives Structure to the Dream,’ on view from June 7-17, 2024. This group show delves into the impact of Saturn's return, a cosmic event that prompts introspection, resilience and radical change. With Saturn currently in Pisces, it signifies a time of significant transformation and opportunity, challenging existing structures and encouraging the creation of new pathways as expressed by Gallerist Storm Ascher.‘Saturn Gives Structure to the Dream’ offers a transformative journey through this period of upheaval, highlighting the potential for profound change amidst uncertainty. Through bold and daring artistic expressions, the exhibition illuminates new possibilities, encouraging viewers to question entrenched power structures and imagine new realities. ...

Sidecar Gallery features "What Will You Give?," an exhibition of large-scale paintings by Veronica Fernandez and Tidawhitney Lek, curated with Melanie Ouyang Lum. This marks the first Sidecar exhibition for both artists.Fernandez and Lek, both artists and friends, explore themes of generosity, empathy, wonder, delight and hope. Their paintings capture personal and universal narratives of love and loss, drawing from their life experiences to illustrate the human condition. Employing their distinct artistic styles, they depict family dynamics, childhood memories and locations significant to their identities. Their works highlight tenderness, vulnerability, and social/economic struggles, inviting viewers to connect emotionally and intimately with the art. Head to Sidecar Gallery's website for...

Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda is showcasing the latest chapter in his dataverse trilogy at Almine Rech. Housed at the gallery's Brussels location, the eponymously named exhibition encompasses over two decades of work from the multi-disciplinary artist and composer, entrancing audiences with a series of installations that encompasses astrophysics, quantum mechanics and the mysteries of the cosmos. The Gifu-born, Paris-based artist is known for utilizing mathematical code to create hypnotic audiovisual installations and bassy glitch music that reflect on humanity's impact on the world. Ikeda's latest exhibition marks the first time his dataverse trilogy is being shown in Europe and comprises 16 wall-to-wall screens displaying an interplay of visceral patterns and calming acoustics that curator...

Brooklyn-born, London-based sculptor Lev Rosenbush worked with The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina to unveil its new celebratory trophy. The seven-a-side competition was born in 2020 out of co-founders Alecko Eskandarian and Dan Friel's longing to create a series of games that actually had a real prize on the line. What kind, you might ask? Try (enter commercial pitch voice) $1m USD. Organized to mirror a large-scale tournament atmosphere, TST regularly brings in world-class athletes to compete, including 46 mens and eight women's sides. The most recent iteration of the contest kicked-off this weekend and included a number of celebrated footballers, including former Manchester United winger Luís Nani, as well as his Portuguese compatriot, futsal world champ, Ricardinho, alo...

The Genius Loci Maison Bernard exhibition is taking over Maison Bernard in Théoule-sur-Mer from June 8 to 23. This iconic residence, designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag in the 1970s, will feature artworks by over 20 modern and contemporary artists and designers. The exhibition includes special commissions and installations that interact with the home's unique spherical spaces and succulent garden.Highlights include works by Marcin Rusak, Safia Hijos, and Xavier Veilhan. An eco-friendly installation by Samuel Nguyen and students from Villa Arson in Nice will also be featured. Additionally, dancer and choreographer Némo Flouret presents "DANCE PARC: a Playground Project," a performance designed to engage with Lovag’s architectural vision. Organized in partnership with the Maison Bern...

It's only been over a month since its unveiling, but the first official portrait of King Charles III has already been mired in ridicule, many drawing connections to the crimson background that artist Jonathon Yeo chose to paint as the blood spilled over centuries of British imperialism around the world. Animal rights activists have added an extra layer of scorn by (literally) defacing the painting of Charles.The portrait is currently on view to the public at London's Philip Mould Gallery until June 21, where today two Animal Rising activists proceeded in pasting a cartoon face of the character Wallace, from Wallace & Gromit, over the King's head, with a speech bubble saying, “No cheese Gromit, look at all of this cruelty on RSCPA farms.” As the world's oldest and largest animal welfare...

Nahmad Contemporary, located in New York City, will unveil its latest summer group exhibition, Yours Truly, on July 10. The exhibition will highlight recent self-portraits from 54 living contemporary artists, including renowned names like Rita Ackermann, Sasha Gordon, Arthur Jafa, Danielle McKinney, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Salman Toor.Curated by Eleanor Cayre, Yours Truly presents a diverse collection of self-portraits that delve into how artists perceive themselves in 2024. The exhibition does not adhere to a singular style or uniform rubric, instead offering a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives through various mediums, reflecting the contemporary state of self-portraiture.Yours Truly Artist List: Rita Ackermann, Chino Amobi, Hope Atherton, Ed Atkins, D...