CINDY SHERMAN AT MOMA
Posted by Fabio 21 March 2012
Masquerading as a myriad of characters, Cindy Sherman (American, born 1954) invents personas and tableaus that examine the construction of identity, the nature of representation, and the artifice of photography. To create her images, she assumes the multiple roles of photographer, model, makeup artist, hairdresser, and stylist. read more
Andy Warhol’s Polaroids
Posted by Fabio 19 March 2012
Given how much he is still with us, it is hard to believe that Andy Warhol died 25 years ago. Yet the quarter of a century since his death has only affirmed his artistic genius and prescience. read more
Mira Calix – Nothing Is Set In Stone
Posted by Fabio 12 March 2012
Composer Mira Calix Creates a New Musical Experience for London 2012 Olympic Celebrations. Nothing is Set in Stone is a musical composition set in a standing stone sculpture at Fairlop Waters, a nature reserve and country park in the London Borough of Redbridge. read more
Thomas Ruff – Nudes
Posted by Fabio 12 March 2012
In 2003 photographer Thomas Ruff published a photographic collection of “Nudes” with a text by the French author Michel Houellebecq. Ruff’s images here are based on Internet pornography, which was digitally processed and obscured without any camera or traditional photographic device. read more
Anna & the Juniper Dog at Dover Street Market
Posted by Fabio 9 March 2012
Exclusive installation at Dover Street Market, London for Comme Des Garcons. Featuring exhibition of selected original illustrations along with playback of Martin Rebelski’s score, the installation is curated by blackmaps and created by artist Rohan Eason. The installation will run from 2 to 16 March 2012.
Gazelli Art House Debut
Posted by Fabio 8 March 2012
Gazelli Art House on Dover Street will launch their first permanent gallery space in Mayfair, London next week with a group show entitled Bodhi. The show will feature works of acclaimed Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa, Swiss born artist Olympia Scarry, Azerbaijani sculptor Khanlar Gasimov and South Korean artist Shan Hur focusing on the five classical elements; Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Ether. read more
Max Hattler – Shift
Posted by Fabio 8 March 2012
Shift by artist Max Hattler, is an attempt to visualise higher dimensions and unearthliness, taking into account these concepts’ heightened awareness when attempting to process or predict the end of the world! read more
Six Six Six
Posted by Fabio 1 March 2012
Six photographers. Six rolls of film. Six days. Photographers James Pearson-Howes, Max Knight, Jake Dow-Smith, Jess Gough, Paul Phung & Lewis Chaplin were each given a 36-exposure roll of 35mm film which they had 6 days to shoot. Each film was then returned back to the Holy Ghost team who developed the films on their behalf with the resulting pictures being exhibited for 6 days. read more
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