Art

The Camera Roll Orgy exhibition debuted in New York City, featuring hidden digital images transformed into physical prints by some of the city’s most respected photographers. Curated by Thomas Polcaster, a renowned photographer known for his thought-provoking work and deep engagement with the digital transition in photography, the show explores the transition of digital snapshots from phone screens to tangible art. “Our camera rolls have replaced physical photo albums. They’re trapped in the digital realm, waiting to be released,” Polcaster told Dazed.The exhibition, held at The Shop in the Lower East Side, co-founded by Matt Weinberger and Avery Addison Hunsberger, features works by Ryan McGinley, Jack Pierson, Lyle Ashton Harris, Luca Imperatori, Paul Levack, Justin Leveritt, David Linds...

The Damien Hirst debacle regarding the dating of his artwork continues. This past March, it was reported that the British artist had misattributed several of his formaldehyde sculptures bearing sharks encased in glass vessels — having stated the work was created in 1999, instead of its actual production in 2017. Hirst's representatives defended the artist stating the work was conceptual in nature, arguing the date given was meant to signify when the idea was first conceived.In a new Guardian investigation, however, the British publication reveals that Hirst also misdated "at least 1,000 paintings" that were allegedly "made in 2016," but were actually mass-produced several years later. The works in question stem from "The Currency" series, in which Hirst created 10,000 colorful dotted artwo...

Steven Harrington is a man of many hats. Most know him as the pop psychedelic artist who balances quirky and sometimes chaotic compositions with the charm of smiling palm trees and yin yang symbols. Others know him through his massive sculptures, such as the rooftop park he once designed in Changsha, China or his rolodex of collaborations spanning BE@RBRICK, Moncler and UNIQLO to Nike, the former Colette store in Paris and Case Studyo.There is a carefree attitude that is echoed throughout his life, in-and-out of the studio, such as his love for Halloween — not necessarily the holiday itself, but the vibe and month leading up to the big day, along with the periodic DJ mixes he curates that span backpack rap and grime, to downtempo, soul and drum and bass. Like his artwork, Harrington’s life...

Matt Bollinger's latest solo show at mother's tankstation in London, titled Halftime, examines the concept of halftime and its relevance in today's America. Traditionally, halftime is a break in sports, a moment to rest and strategize before the game continues. Bollinger expands this idea, asking whether we are in a similar pause in our lives, especially post-pandemic.By naming his show Halftime, Bollinger sparks questions about the American experience. The sports metaphor encourages us to think about our aspirations and the clear outcomes of winning and losing. Are we heading towards improvement, or will we stay stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled expectations? Through his evocative Ashcan School style in his alluring compositions, Bollinger captures this American dilemma, making Halftime a t...

Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based artist Sayre Gomez has worked with JRP Editions to release a new mirror artwork entitled Old Growth. It's not the first time the Geneva-based published house has produced a mirror artwork, having previously collaborated with John Armleder on a series of splattered wall works, as well as Mungo Thomson on his popular Time "Person of the Year" reinterpretation. Throughout his practice, Sayre has shown an affinity for boundaries and thresholds, be it a mirror or a chainlink fence — both of which he conflates in his latest edition at a one-to-one scale. The artwork is inspired by a reflective cover that was designed for a book to complement the artist's 2021 exhibition at François Ghebaly in New York, titled Apocalypse Porn. The UV-print on mirror "explores the o...

Ortuzar Projects in New York is currently exhibiting a solo exhibition of works by the late American artist Ernie Barnes. In Rapture is presented in collaboration with Andrew Kreps Gallery and comprises of paintings covering Barnes' five decade career blending the worlds of art and sports. The title of the show is inspired by B.B. King's 2000 album, Making Love is Good for You and follows a number of recent exhibitions on Barnes' career, including a PLAYLAB-designed show at the UTA Artist Space in Los Angeles and the sale of The Sugar Shack (1976) painting at Christies, which shattered expectations fetching $15.3m USD in 2022.The intersection between sports and art offered Barnes an escape from the racist underbelly of the Jim Crow south that he grew up in. While usually dismissed as just ...

The Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai is hosting ‘David Hockney: Paper Trails,’ a major exhibition showcasing 110 works on paper by renowned British artist David Hockney. Curated by Shai Baitel, MAM Shanghai's Artistic Director, and actor-writer Russell Tovey, this exhibition offers an immersive journey into Hockney's artistic mastery, highlighting his ability to create profound atmospheres through his art. This exhibition, the largest ever of Hockney's works on paper, presents a captivating survey of his career, from his famous Pool Series and intimate portraits to his recent digital works created on an iPad.‘Paper Trails’ emphasizes Hockney's exceptional skill in evoking emotions and shaping moods. Visitors will explore thematic groupings that juxtapose playful and somber moods, examine i...

New York's Fotografiska has announced plans to close its location in Midtown Manhattan and relocate to a new space within the city. Having opened its US branch in 2019, the Stockholm-founded contemporary photography museum has additional outposts in Berlin, Shanghai and the Estonian capital of Tallinn. Currently housed at 281 Park Avenue South, the six-story, 45,000-square-foot Renaissance Revival building that Fotografiska occupies was first constructed in 1892 and specializes in hosting established and emerging figures in contemporary photography. “At the core of Fotografiska is a dedication to inspiring new perspectives by amplifying some of the greatest artists of our time,” said Yoram Roth, the executive chairman of Fotografiska’s board, in a statement. “As it’s become clear that our ...

Olivia Shao's Le Contre-Ciel at Empty Gallery in Hong Kong boldly blends ancient artifacts with contemporary works, challenging the boundaries of Chinese aesthetics in modern art. The title, inspired by French surrealist René Daumal, suggests a defiance of cosmic order, resonating with Hong Kong's current political climate. The Chinese title "nitian" (逆天) invokes the "Mandate of Heaven," questioning current power structures as reported by Spike Art Magazine.Francis Alÿs’s "Cuentos Patrióticos" (1997) and Tang Kwok-hin’s "Riddles of Light" (2015) critique futile resistance and hollow rituals. Dim lighting and Neolithic jade artifacts create a somber atmosphere, while Kazuo Ohno’s "Mr. O’s Book of the Dead" (1973) blends surreal dance with funereal themes. A 17th-century huanghuali armchair ...

Los Angeles-based photographer Daniel Malikyar has documented quite a range of characters throughout his career — from Lil Yachty to little footballers in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. His latest series, however, may be one of the most peculiar. Located in California's Central Valley, the Afghan-American photographer and co-founder of MGX CREATIVE travelled to meet a community of nuns who specialize in growing cannabis. Weed and nuns are rarely, if ever, associated to one another, but it was a fitting title for Malikyar's latest photo exploration. The self-ordained nuns are an activist group on a mission to heal the world through plant-based medicine. "The sisters have been trying to legalize their business for years," Malikyar tells Hypeart, "but local lawmakers have made it difficult fo...

London's Public Gallery is hosting a new group exhibition dedicated to the American art critic, Craig Owen, who championed postmodernist theory in the second half of the 20th century. Owens passed away in 1990 due to AIDs-related complications and is remembered for his time serving on the staff of Art in America, first as a associate editor, then to senior editor within the 1980s. Curated by Nicole Estilo Kaiser, the show features work from 13 international artists spanning seven decades whose work is united through the echoes of postmodern debate within the context of the present. Owens, who identified as gay and favored feminist theory, challenged the debate regarding cultural authority in the decades after the Second World War, particularly in the problem of representation. “Allegorical...