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The Anamorphic Sculptures of Thomas MedicusThe Anamorphic Sculptures of Thomas Medicus

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

The illusionary works of Thomas Medicus include “What It Is Like to Be,” an anamorphic sculpture consisting of 144 hand-painted strips of glass that reveal new images when turned. Each

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The Mixed-Media Work of Jay TorresThe Mixed-Media Work of Jay Torres

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

The illustrations and personal work of artist Jay Torres have a dark surrealist edge. The El Paso-raised artist, now based in Pasadena, moves between analogue and digital tools to craft

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The Bodysuits of Daisy CollingridgeThe Bodysuits of Daisy Collingridge

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

Daisy Collingridge crafts wearable, stitched suits inspired by what’s contained beneath our skin. The artist’s background is in fashion, but “her practice has continued to revolve around textiles and fabric

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Series Highlights Nairobi Motor Taxi DriversSeries Highlights Nairobi Motor Taxi Drivers

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

Photographer Jan Hoek collaborated with Ugandan-Kenyan fashion designer Bobbin Case on a project focused on the Boda Boda motor taxis roaming Nairobi. As the drivers crafted vibrant and accessorized bikes

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The Figurative Paintings of Vivian GrevenThe Figurative Paintings of Vivian Greven

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

Vivian Greven’s oil and acrylic paintings, bridging Greco-Roman art and a contemporary sense of depth and space, are studies of intimacy. The artist’s command of color and negative space offer

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Collaborators Share Tributes to Late Japanese Artist Toshio SaekiCollaborators Share Tributes to Late Japanese Artist Toshio Saeki

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

Toshio Saeki, the legendary Japanese artist known for blending eroticism, horror, and humor in his works, passed away in November at the age of 74. During his life, he was

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John Jacobsmeyer Returns With ‘Locus Colossus’John Jacobsmeyer Returns With ‘Locus Colossus’

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

In John Jacobsmeyer’s parallel reality, pop culture and art history collide with the backdrops of his suburban youth. In his third solo show at Gallery Poulsen, titled “Locus Colossus,” he

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Nicola Roos Explores Real-Life Samurai Figure in New ShowNicola Roos Explores Real-Life Samurai Figure in New Show

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

With “Kurobōzu/Dark Stranger,” artist Nicola Roos depicts the real-life figure of Yasuke, “the only Black Samurai in Feudal Japan.” Using recycled tire tubes, textiles, and other materials, the artist crafts

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Saad Qureshi’s ‘Something About Paradise’ ExhibitionSaad Qureshi’s ‘Something About Paradise’ Exhibition

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

A writhing amalgamation of architectural forms is currently inhabiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s 18th-century Chapel. The installation, from artist Saad Qureshi, is titled “Something About Paradise” and explores what the idea

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The Figurative Sculptures of Chie ShimizuThe Figurative Sculptures of Chie Shimizu

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020| adminadmin| 0 Comment

Carrying a mystical undercurrent, Chie Shimizu’s sculptures are rooted in an exploration of “the significance of human existence.”  The artist, born in Japan and based now in Queens, New York,

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