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Interview: Dourone
We caught up with Spanish artist Fabio Lopez Gonzalo aka DOURONE as he participates in the 2018 Crystal Ship Festival to learn more about his creative process, his duo with Elodiellol their upcoming projects. B: Can you tell us more … Continue reading
London: Print is Power with Sisters in Print
During the Other Art Fair in London, Aida Wilde (covered) and Sisters in Print held a series of workshops to share their skills and passion for printmaking, from cutting like a Ninja, print like a Butterfly to Macho only workshops. … Continue reading
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Tagged aida wilde, Sisters in Print, The Other Art Fair
The Crystal Ship 2018 in Ostend (BE)
The Crystal Ship is a contemporary art festival bringing art to the seaside in Ostend, Belgium. For its third edition over fifteen international artists will create large scale murals and art installations using the City by the Sea as their … Continue reading
London: Fourth Plinth by Michael Rakowitz
Following David Shrigley ‘ Really Good’ sculpture, Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz, has been selected to create the latest sculpture for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square using 9,000 tin cans of date syrup made in Iraq. The artwork is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Fourth Plinth, London, Michael Rakowitz, TrafalgarSquare
Paris: INTI ‘Profane’ at Galerie Itinerrance
Chilean artist INTI retuns to Paris for a third solo show called ‘Profane’ at Galerie Itinerrance, featuring new paintings and an impressive site specific installation. For years Inti kept on traveling all around the world to paint murals . His … Continue reading
The Other Art Fair London: Hisham Echafaki
The new edition of the Other Art Fair London curated by Saatchi Art features 130 international emerging and established artists from 22-25 March 2018 at Victoria House London WC1. Here is a selection of our highlights from the Fair. French … Continue reading
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Tagged HishamEchafaki, London, The Other Art Fair
London: Glenn Brown – ‘Come to Dust’ at Gagosian Gallery
The Gagosian Gallery is currently showing “Come to Dust,” the first major exhibition by British contemporary artist Glenn Brown in London since 2009. For Brown, the past and present are treasuries of raw material, offering countless images, titles, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Come to Dust, Gagosian, Glenn Brown
New York: New Banksy invasion
We are always excited to see new works by elusive artist Banksy. He’s back to the streets of New York with a new stencil, featuring a rat running in a clock turned wheel, reminiscent of the incessant rat race. It … Continue reading
Posted in New York
Tagged Banksy, Borf, Bowery wall, butterflyartnews, New York, rat, stencil, Zehra Dogan
London: Evoca1 ‘Caroline and the world on a stage’
Dominican born street artist, Evoca1 (Elio Mercado) is currently presenting his first solo show in London at Stolenspace. ‘Caroline, and The World on a Stage’ explores the many conditions of human existence and the various misuses of power between people … Continue reading
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Tagged Evoca1, Stolenspace
London: Studio Visit with Aida Wilde
We are happy to have a look inside the London studio of Queen printmaker and artivist Aida Wilde ‘Who’s afraid of Aida Wilde?’ says one of the signs in the studio, surrounded by a screaming cute neon pink dotted kitty … Continue reading
London: Dan Witz – Mosh Pit Paintings
Following his apparel and print collaboration with Dior Homme last September, NY based artist Dan Witz (covered) is returning to London to present his ongoing signature hyperrealistic series ‘Mosh pits paintings’ which he started back in 2010, capturing moments when … Continue reading
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Paris: Jean Charles de Castelbajac – I Want
Multidisciplinary artist and internationally successful fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (also known as JC/DC) is currently presenting a solo exhibition titled ‘I Want’ at Magda Danysz Gallery in Paris. Since the 70’s and 80’s … Continue reading
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Tagged I Want, JCDC, Jean Charles de Castelbaljac, Magda Danysz, Shows
London: Marakami & Abloh Future History at Gagosian
Coinciding with London Fashion Week 2018, Superflat Master Japanese artist Takashi Murakami is partnering with American Creative Designer Virgil Abloh and presenting a series of collaborative works “Future History” at the Gagosian Gallery in London. The exhibition features large-scale paintings, … Continue reading
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Tagged Fashion week, Future History, Gagosian, London, Murakami, Virgil Abloh
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Toulouse: 100TAUR Massive Mural
French artist 100TAUR just completed the largest mural in Toulouse, after a continuous five weeks under extreme weather conditions. Located in the district of Minimes, the 400 sq meters mural has been commissioned by the Mairie de Toulouse, visible at … Continue reading
London: JR ‘Giants’ at Lazinc Sacksville
Ted Prize winner artist JR is currently displaying a solo exhibition titled “GIANTS” at Lazinc’s new flagship gallery in Mayfair, London. The name of the presentation directly references the artist’s ongoing GIANTS project which made its debut during the 2016 … Continue reading
Toulouse: ICAREX-1 at the Chapelle des Carmelites
The Mairie de Toulouse and the Centre d’Art Nomade are currently presenting a monumental installation ICAREX-1 by an elusive anonymous artist at the Chapelle des Carmelites until 25 February 2018. We were lucky to get immersed in the creative process of … Continue reading
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Tagged <++, Centre d'Art Nomade, ICARE, ICAREX-1, ICAREX1, Installation, Mairie de Toulouse, Monumental, Totem, Toulouse, TTM2LMR
Toulouse: Miroirs Urbains
Curated by Bob Jeudy, Co-founder of the “M.U.R” in Paris and Ines Desquines, the exhibition ‘Miroirs Urbains’ opened in Toulouse at the Galerie Concha de Nazelle, featuring 30 works 2mX1m by 7 Urban artists, as well a selection of customised … Continue reading
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Tagged Miroirs Urbains, Street art, Toulouse
Paris: Street Art Guide
Paris is an open air museum! Looking up, we can discover amazing pieces from graffiti writing, humourous stencils , poetic collages or monumental murals. We take you through the best locations in Paris to enjoy art in the streets from … Continue reading
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Tagged Paris, Street art
London: Hassan Hajjaj – La Caravane
Somerset House is currently hosting Hassan Hajjaj: La Caravane, a homecoming exhibition of the British-Moroccan artist, showcasing his vibrant fusion of contemporary cultures through new and celebrated works. The exhibition is the first UK solo show of his work in seven … Continue reading
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Tagged Haassan Hajjaj, London, Somerset House
2017 Highlights
With 2017 coming to a close, we look back at the highlights of this incredible year. Elusive artist Banksy has been very prolific throughout the year and politically engaged: between the opening of a new venture with the Walled Off … Continue reading
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Tagged Highlights 2017
Video: Creve Hivernale II
December 2016. A wasteland surrounded by barbed wire with a view on passing trains, home to travellers, migrants and less fortunate people. This is not a picture taken in a distant country, but actually in the center of Toulouse, … Continue reading
Video: Banksy ‘ Alternativity’ with Danny Boyle
Following the reveal of two new street pieces earlier in Bethlehem (covered here) Banksy will be premiering The Alternativity film on BBC Two this Sunday, the 17th of December, an unique observational arts and documentary film directed by Danny Boyle. This … Continue reading
Banksy’s ‘Alternativity’ in Bethlehem
Elusive artist Banksy is back at his “Walled Off Hotel” in the city of Bethlehem in Palestine with a new stunt to celebrate the festive season with a “festive spectacular” titled Alternativity, and continue to raise media awareness in one … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternativity, Banksy, Bethlehem, Danny Boyle, Separation wall
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London: ‘Everything at Once’ at 180 Strand
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lisson Gallery, the gallery is partnering with The Vinyl Factory to stage an ambitious group exhibition called ‘EVERYTHING AT ONCE‘, inspired by a quote by John Cage in 1966 “Nowadays everything happens … Continue reading
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Tagged 180 Strand, Anish Kapoor, Lisson, Ryoji Ikeda, STANLEY WHITNEY, Vinyl Factory
London: Alexander Chappell – Nobody
London based artist Alexander Chappell debuted his solo show entitled ‘Nobody‘ at StolenSpace, exploring the path of anonymity in a society obsessed with being ‘somebody’. Featuring 12 graphite portraits of graffiti writers: Astek, Bonzai, Chu, Conor Harrington, D*Face, Eine, Inkie, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Chappell, Nobody, Stolenspace
Berlin: Olek’s “Keep Going” Crochet Performance
In conjunction with the official opening of the Urban Nation Museum in Berlin, among the 150 invited artists, 35 were asked to do site specific installations in the Art Mile in Bülowstrasse. NY artist OLEK created an integrative neighbourhood project, … Continue reading
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London streets: Ludo
French artist Ludovic Vernhet aka Ludo (covered) is back to the London streets with new large paste ups. Continuing his ‘Nature Revenge’ series, Ludo created three artworks on the theme of love, violence and fame using his signature neon green paint and monochrome paste … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Ludo, Street art
Bristol: Rowdy & Wilde at Clifton Fine Art Gallery
One of Bristol’s most renowned street artist Rowdy is gathering forces with legendary London screenprinter Aida Wilde for a duo show ‘Rowdy and Wilde’ at Clifton Fine Art in Bristol. Aida Wilde was born in Iran and arrived in the … Continue reading
Paris: FIAC 2017 Highlights
After Frieze, the art world is gathering once more for the 44th edition of the International French Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) in Paris. As the fair drew to a close this week end, we look back at the highlights amongst … Continue reading
London: Chapman Brothers – Disasters of Everyday Life
Jake and Dinos Chapman (covered), known for their provocative and pessimistic ruminations on human violence and barbarity , have created seven bronzes of suicide vests for Blain|Southern Gallery. Made from images found online, the “life and death vests” are extremely … Continue reading
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Tagged Blain|Southern gallery, Chapman brothers, Jack and Dinos Chapman, London
London: Moniker Art Fair 2017
For 2017, Moniker Art Fair has undergone an exciting evolution, tripling in size to accommodate 40 gallery stands, a young galleries initiative, a benefit auction, an industry conference, a curated film programme, a VIP programme and a New York style … Continue reading
London: Frieze Art 2017 Highlights
For the 15th edition of the Frieze Art Fair in London we pick up some highlights amongst the 160 international galleries. You still have a few days to enjoy the Frieze sculpture park (covered here) featuring 23 international artists hosted … Continue reading
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London: Glastonbury radical art at the Other Art Fair with ShangriLART
As the world converges to London for the crazy art week with Frieze and all the exclusive shows and fairs, the activist artists from Glastonbury’s ShangriLART have teamed up with the Other Art Fair to create accessible art for everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Other Art Fair, ShangriLART
London: Dan Colen – Sweet Liberty
Newport Street Gallery is hosting a retrospective exhibition ‘Sweet Liberty’ by NY based artist Dan Colen. This is the first major solo show in London, surveying the entirety of the artist’s career to date and also featuring new paintings and … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan Colen, Newportstreet Gallery, Sweet Liberty
London: War Boutique – M*A*S*H*E*D
Scottish artist War Boutique (covered) is currently showing at London’s Lawrence Alkin Gallery. The exhibition entitled M*A*S*H*E*D presents a new body of work using original military armour, weaponry and bullet-proof textiles. War Boutique’s work conveys strong anti-war messages, exposing the interface … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Mashed, War Boutique
Berlin : Tavar Zawacki – Metamorphosis
Urban Spree Galerie in Berlin is currently showing a solo exhibition by visual artist Tavar Zawacki. entitled “Metamorphosis”, featuring twelve large format works on canvas with his signature hard edge painting style. Tavar Zawacki (b. 1981), is a Californian born, … Continue reading
Paris: Urban Week in La Defense
For its 4th edition the Urban Week festival returns to the business district of La Defense in Paris from 20 -23 September 2017 with a series of events celebrating street culture from street art, music, sports and food. Through the project … Continue reading
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Tagged Belin, Brusk, Celine Neveux, Cenz, La Defense, Mr Cenz, Paris, Street art, Urban Week
London: Banksy pays tribute to JM Basquiat
Ahead of the upcoming Museum show about Jean Michel Basquiat at the Barbican opening this week, elusive artist Banksy painted a series of murals on the adjacent walls leading the museum and released pictures on his Instagram account. The first … Continue reading
Berlin: ‘UNSTOPPABLE’ Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art
After several years in the making, the URBAN NATION MUSEUM FOR URBAN CONTEMPORARY ART will open its doors to the public on 16 September 2017. The Museum is literally ‘UNSTOPPABLE’ ,not even by the police… This center for exhibitions, research and exchange … Continue reading
London: Frieze Sculpture Park
Ahead of the awaited annual international Art Fair in October with Frieze London and Frieze Masters, Frieze is launching its first ever summer outdoor exhibition open to the public in The Regent’s Park in London as an exciting teaser . “It’s fantastic … Continue reading
London: Herakut – ‘Sad but Happy’ Solo Show
After five years travelling and painting throughout the world , the German duo Herakut is returning to London for a new solo exhibition at Stolenspace entitled ‘Sad but Happy’. Hera and Akut first came to London in 2010 when they painted their enigmatic character … Continue reading
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Tagged Herakut, London, Sad but Happy, Stolenspace
The Other Art Fair Bristol Highlight: Hisham Echafaki
London based multidisciplinary artist Hisham Echafaki is presenting his new solo exhibition at the Saatchi TOAF (The Other Art Fair) in Bristol. His body of works focuses on the complex and ever changing relationship between humans and the animal world, exploring themes … Continue reading
Norway: NuArt Festival 2017 in Stavanger
The city of Stavanger in Norway is getting ready for the world leading street art festival, NuArt. For its 17th edition, the festival will take place from the 31 st of August until the 3rd of September, with their indoor exhibition … Continue reading
The Best Street Art in Marrakech
The Moroccan city of Marrakech has stood for close to a thousand years, a city of history and culture. Also known as the Red City, Marrakech is one of the most evocative places in the world, a place to engage … Continue reading
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Tagged Marrakech, Street art
Paris: Elzo Durt – Colors & Glory
With the 10th year anniversary of the music label Born Bad Records and the release of a monograph entitled “Complete Works”, Belgian graphic designer and illustrator Elzo Durt is showing 13 years of illustration in an exhibition called ‘Colors & … Continue reading
Paris: John Giorno
Cahier d’Arts in Paris presents a series of prints of the works by New York artist John Giorno, as well as four new painting poems until the end of August. Part of the New York underground scene in the mid sixties, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cahiers d Art, John Giorno, Paris
London: Ashley Bickerton – Ornamental Hysteria
NewportStreet Gallery is currently showing a retrospective of works by US artist Ashley Bickerton. ‘Ornamental Hysteria’ spans more than three decades of Bickerton’s career and features 51 works, including a significant display of new and previously unexhibited pieces. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashley Bickerton, contemporary art, Newportstreet Gallery
Paris: Okuda – The Dream of Mona Lisa
Anna Dimitrova from Adda Gallery and Montana Gallery and Valériane Mondot from Taxie Gallery join forces to celebrate a collaborative new gallery ADDA & TAXIE and present a monographic and the first Parisian exhibition of Spanish artist OKUDA SAN MIGUEL … Continue reading
