“New York is where stars are born, LA is where they go to die.” – Swiper Bootz.
American Icons, a recent solo exhibition by Hernando Alzate was nothing new under the sun. But that isn’t saying much. What is new these days? All forms of creation rely heavily on the work made before it. However, what American Icons lacked in new ideas, it made up for with visually stimulating images and an in depth process that if anything is a technical achievement. In one piece, he’ll evoke the pop masters of the past, Warhol and Lichtenstein. In another he nods to the pop master of the present, check out his Mr. Brainwash nod in the above image.
Issue 4 cover artist Greg Gossel is unstoppable. In his latest exhibition at Together Gallery in Portland, OR, the aptly titled Paper, Minneapolis based artist the artist presents 24 new mixed-media works in his now iconic style which includes a bevy of techniques and styles.
At 12thDisciples, we’re always looking for an excuse to party. What better excuse then bringing Dee&Ricky, celebrity designer duo that have collaborated with Marc Jacobs, G-Shock, Kanye West and more to the city of Atlanta to host the #CreativeCurating show.
As a child, I always loved stories. My favorite ones were the ones like “The Wizard of Oz” or “Alice In Wonderland”. A child escaping her humdrum town and landing in a magical world of the bizarre and mystifying all while having the absolute time of their lives with some seedy and unique characters. Fadia Kader’s CMYK show hosted by Atlanta based musician, Bosco was just that for me, except I’m not sure if Alice or Dorothy were offered PBRs during the duration of their adventures.
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While waiting for the start of the lecture by Atlanta-based international sensation Radcliffe Bailey, I wandered the sprawling Woodruff Art Center compound in search of diversion. First, I took in the modern design and paintings I’d seen several times as an active member of the High Museum of Art. Next, the outer grounds of the museum where the facade of Table 1280, Lichtenstein’s vibrant mini house and Rodin’s heartbreaking sculpture are long-time favorites.
It’s random. Good art finds me. I passed Gallery M while on my way to another show Audacity of Dope which my friend DJ X was djing at. I was lucky enough to catch Gallery M’s show entitled Hipstographs: Experiments in Hi-Fi Lo-Fi.
Professor Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests – Students: Edie Sedgwick, Lou Reed, Nico, “Baby” Jane Holzer, Dennis Hopper, Paul America, Ingrid Superstar
