Paul Pretzer
Posted by Fabio 4 February 2011
Sombre yet humoristic paintings by German based Estonian painter Paul Pretzer. Shown here is Schnüffelstück (Sniff Piece), 2010, 52,5×63 cm, oil on wood.
Asher Penn
Posted by Fabio 2 February 2011
A selection of pieces from New York based artist Asher Penn’s series Hebrew Paintings Vitrine #1. read more
Viktor – 5000 Years of Chairs
Posted by Fabio 1 February 2011
The drawing machine Viktor is an amalgam of digital and mechanical technologies. A collage of tools, all of which were invented for other general and specific uses. The video shows Viktor illustrating the lecture «5000 Years of Chairs» by Michael Marriott about the development of the world through advances in chair making technologies spanning five thousand years.
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DASHENKA PROCHAZKA
Posted by Fabio 1 February 2011
Dashenka Prochazka consistent prowess in the art scene has garnered her to be a globally recognized artist that is able to unearth delicate and beautiful portrayals of the underworld. Her creations are explored through intrinsic, eclectic tales that captivate the fantastical whims of every day life.
Paul Sharits
Posted by Fabio 28 January 2011
American avante-garde “experimental” filmmaker, artist, and professor of media studies, Paul Sharits, was born in Denver, Colorado on February 7, 1943. Paul Sharits is widely known for his structural films, the use of multiple projectors, infinite film loops, experimental soundtracks, and interventions at the level of the filmstrip in order to realize his elemental mode of cinematic presentation. read more
HÉCTOR ZAMORA
Posted by Fabio 25 January 2011
Hector Zamora is a Mexican artist based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Working extensively in public space over the past decade, the artist creates major works that often rearticulate the physical characteristics of a specific urban or architectural environment. Creating structures that enhance or highlight particular characteristics or patterns of social use of that space and environment, the artist often utilises materials that also carry a particular resonance within that location. www.lsd.com.mx
skyface/eternal golden braid
Posted by Fabio 24 January 2011
Short film based animation by Portland based video artist Brenna Murphy.
Martin Creed
Posted by Fabio 20 January 2011
21 January – 5 March 2011
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