From individual strips of colorful, methodically folded paper, Yulia Brodskaya’s vibrant compositions take wing. In a new series of quilled artworks, the artist (previously) taps into her love of drawing to emphasize the power of a line. “In my paper art practice, a drawn two-dimensional line is represented by a three-dimensional strip of paper glued on […]
Kelsey Brookes’ Gradient Paintings comprises the artist’s latest series exploring new ways to reflect how the perception of art is underpinned by biological systems and chemical reactions occurring in nature and the human body. The content of these paintings stem from the scientist Heinrich Kluver’s discovery of form constants, which are a set of geometric patterns observed […]
Around the frame of a spherical pendant lamp, designer Alkesh Parmar wraps an unexpected shade. Through Studio Arp, his ongoing project Citrus Sinensis reimagines orange peel waste into a leather-like, organic patchwork fabric that can be applied to an array of functional and decorative objects. In biological terms, Citrus sinensis refers to the species of […]
Another Frieze week highlight: Table Manners is the second solo exhibition by Natalia González MartÃn at Hannah Barry Gallery. Bringing together two new bodies of work – 18 oil on panel paintings and a series of miniature egg tempera illuminations – the exhibition showcases González MartÃn’s evocative signature blend of religious iconography with contemporary storytelling. […]
Clingy bear cubs, a lion-hearted discussion, and a gecko grin are just a few of the giggle-worthy finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. From nearly 9,000 submissions from photographers in 98 countries, jurors selected 40 entries for the final round, illuminating a wide range of mammals, amphibians, fish, and fowl around the […]
We’ve covered painting shows and murals going on in London this week, but this could one of the big winners: Japan House London is hosting Looks Delicious!, a show exploring the Japanese phenomenon of “shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan.” The exhibition gives each of Japan’s 47 prefectures […]
Boo! Or should we say roar? Maybe even squeak? The answer is all of the above when it comes to Lisa Agnetun’s ceramic ghosts, who masquerade as walruses, octopi, and even blocks of cheese with mice. Based in Gothenburg—or, as Agnetun aptly refers to it, Ghostenburg—the Swedish ceramicist (previously) sculpts an ensemble of tiny specters […]
There is something so comforting about a HUSKMITNAVN show at V1 Gallery. Not that the work is comfortable, but that you know HUSKMITNAVN will paint about domestic life in a way that feels relatable, or create a collective sense of anxiety and humor in his illustrations. It’s comforting because you know he has an eye […]
At 36 Boundary Street in London, a bold new mural rises 15 feet above the street. Anchored by scales atop a small seedling, the public artwork by Shepard Fairey addresses environmental justice and our responsibility to care for the planet. “I believe that our individual and collective actions will dramatically impact current and future generations, […]
THE DEADLINE IS NEAR! Baton Rouge Gallery (BRG)– center for contemporary art is proud to announce it is now accepting submissions for Surreal Salon 17, the juried exhibition celebrating pop-surrealist and lowbrow art. Artists worldwide are invited to be a part of this special exhibition, works for which will be selected by Special Guest Juror Evan […]
