Paris: French Fairs FIAC and Slick

November 4, 2013 butterfly

France contemporary art fair, the Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (FIAC) celebrated its 40th edition this year at the Grand Palais in Paris. Featuring 184 exhibitors from 25 countries, the fair continues to hold a strong French presence with 30 % of the exhibitors. Some of the highlights include the Iron Tree from Ai Weiwei, Dan Colen at the Gagosian, Yue Minjun at Daniel Templon, a giant Kaws at Galerie Perrotin, and a wrecked Ferrari by Bertrand Lavier.

In parallel to the FIAC, on the Banks of the Seine, SLICK Art Fair to bring together the vitality of 50 younger galleries and talents. Some pics below.

View the set of pics here

London, Shows

London: Hush – Fatales

November 3, 2013 butterfly

British artist HUSH is debuting a London solo show at the Outsiders. Initially known for his portraiture of Japanese women, the “Fatales” exhibition expand also into European muses. Featuring a series of twelve paintings depicting seductive female figures, Hush successfully illustrates women sensuality and mystery.

View all the pics here

Hush – Fatales
Until 23 Nov 2013
The Outsiders
8 Greek Street, Soho,
London W1D 4DG

Paris, Shows

Paris: Live painting session

November 1, 2013 butterfly

During the busy art week in Paris, a series of leading international artists have been invited to paint in front of the Drouot building for the Digard Street Art Auction: Nick Walker (UK), Logan Hicks (US), Mear One (US), Miss Tic (FR), Seth (FR), Katre (FR), Cope 2 (US) and Indie 184 (US) . Legendary photographer Martha Cooper was also onsite to document the events.

The artworks will be auctioned in May 2014

View the full set here

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Video: Kehinde Wiley

November 1, 2013 butterfly

Following the recent London opening of Kehinde Wiley ‘The World Stage: Jamaica‘(covered), here is a video where he explains his creative process.

View the full set of pics from the show here

Kehinde Wiley – The world stage: Jamaica
Until 16 Nov 2013
Stephen Friedman Gallery
25-28 Old Burlington Street
London W1S 3AN

London, Shows

London: Kate Moss unseen first photos

October 31, 2013 butterfly

Pictures of Kate Moss’s first ever photoshoot are being displayed at London’s Lawrence Alkin Gallery.

Photographer David Ross was asked by his friend – Sarah Doukas, who had recently set up her own modelling agency, Storm – to take pictures of a then-14-year old ingénue called Kate Moss.

“Kate was a young girl like any other, but with a certain teenage air about her that was piercing,” said Ross. “She was against the grain of any other look of the time. She was a cool kid and refreshing in that sense. She just had an attitude and an expression that kind of came easy, I guess.”