All posts tagged Contemporary Art
Hide your dictators, kill your idols…
Pete Kirill‘s North Korea oil series investigates the relationship between communism and capitalism by representing both ideologies on canvas. The Miami based neo-pop artist highlights the parallels between dictator worship and …
A look at Dimitris Polychroniadis’ “Home Sweet Home” installation in Greece
Home is where the art is. Greek artist Dimitris Polychroniadis‘ latest installation “Home Sweet Home” is an ode to his birthplace of Thessaloniki, Greece. The installation is comprised of two …
“Lionel on Vinyl” and other works from Kristin Farr
Instagram has replaced Tumblr as my favorite social network to find new artists. Take for instance my latest find, Kristin Farr. I instantly became enamored with the San Francisco based …
Ghetto Frida by El Rio
El Rio Presents an Interview With Ghetto Frida. Recognized as one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century, Frida Kahlo has gone through a transformation recently. Now known …
Two Is Deemed The Perfect Team, Mario Wagner Collaborates With Absolut Vodka–Again
Following the recent ABSOLUT BLANK campaign, ABSOLUT announces the ABSOLUT VODKA BLANK EDITION, designed by German artist Mario Wagner. The limited edition bottle features Mario’s distinct graphic expression, and draws …
My Love for the Modern Masters
As a professional writer and avid traveler of North America, I often take advantage of the cheap deals existing for the most-traversed of all American flight routes: ATL to New …
Why New Blood, Why Now?
As a bit of a Pop fiend, it was a pleasure to discuss New Blood with Morgan Spurlock; as a bit of a Pop theorist, it’s something of a marvel …
There’s Always A Need For New, Weird and Better and TokyoThirteen Arts Plans To Supply
Painter Darryl “13” Bennett of TokyoThirteen Arts was born on Friday the 13th, and sure enough, luck has nothing to do with his success as an artist in his native …
Strange Fruit: Interview with Hank Willis Thomas
Hank Willis Thomas latest body of work Strange Fruit expresses the historical truths blacks had to endure throughout their journey here in the United States. Hank created vivid comparisons of …
#KeithHaringTaughtMe Street Art is the New Fine Art
It’s been more than 30 years since then unknown artist Keith Haring traded his humble beginnings in a small town for the big city dreams of a city like New …
Like Ali G. with an MFA, Hennessy Youngman talks that art talk
By day Hennessy Youngman is an emcee with two mixtapes under his belt, by night he’s a visual aesthetic loving, sharp-tonged, witty art critic who’s YouTube series YouTube series ‘Art …
Femme Fallahs distinctly placed against the vivid–A look at Kehinde Wiley’s latest body of work “The World Stage”
Painter Kehinde Wiley is known for his vibrant, large-scale paintings of beautiful young black and latino men, masterfully rendered in the self-confident, empowered poses seen in classical European portrait painting. …
Art and Aesthetic Aces: Alex Hovey on Illustration, Mastication and Procrastination
Alex Hovey is one part illustration and two parts mastication and procrastination. His vibrant prismatic world is as witty as it beautifully rendered. Take a closer look at the work …
Art and Aesthetic Aces: Stephen Cefalo’s allegorical stew of personal narratives
Stephen Cefalo was born in the hometown of Albrecht Dürer on the birthday of Winslow Homer, Charles Le Brun, and Franz Von Stuck, so he already had his work cut …
Art and Aesthetic Aces: Serge Gay Jr. Has Made it in America
The brilliant combination of Western infatuation and Haitian ideals lands us in the sketch-ridden hands of illustrator Serge Gay Jr.
“Dreaming Without Sleeping” opens this Friday at The Active Space in NYC
This Friday, February 24, The Active Space in Brooklyn, NYC will open their latest exhibition “Dreaming Without Sleeping” featuring the work of Criminy Johnson. The show allows viewers to glimpse the …
Art and Aesthetic Aces: Ahol Sniffs Glue Puts in Work “Full Time”
One of Miami’s most lovable street artists is set to open his latest solo exhibition Ahol: Full-Time Feb 17 at Mercenary Square in Little Havana. His first exhibition in two years, …
Art and Aesthetic Aces: Straight to the Pointillism, Renzo Razzetto the Achromic Instantanist
Renzo Razzetto Never liked painting, or working in color for that matter. But who needs paint or color when your work is as arresting as Renzo’s. The Florida based artist, …
...Can I Get My Thrills?
Issue #10: Kicks & Thrills
Nouveau Media
Street Brilliance
SCENES
Tolstoy Aside, Where Do We Draw the Line Between What Is and Isn’t Art?
In 2012 the question of what is art remains as relevant as it was in 1896 when Leo Tolstoy published his seminal 132 page essay “What is Art?” on the …