It is often said that children are privy to a certain wisdom inaccessible to adults, that their naivete allows them to gaze at the world without the cynicism that comes
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The Installations and Sculptures of Rob VoermanThe Installations and Sculptures of Rob Voerman
Rob Voerman’s massive installations and sculptures examine issues of wealth, climate change, and poverty—and where our current behaviors may take us. Projects like “The Exchange” posit that the only way
The Photography and Sculptures of Mari KatayamaThe Photography and Sculptures of Mari Katayama
Mari Katayama’s photography uses her own body as one of her materials. Born with a rare congenital disorder, the artist had her legs amputated as a child, and at times,
The Dark Surrealist Paintings of Fred LaverneThe Dark Surrealist Paintings of Fred Laverne
Tattoo artist, painter, and sculptor Fred Laverne has a dark surrealist sensibility, blending in odes to pop culture and pulp tropes into his work. The artist resides in Menton, France,
Telmo Miel Brings Collaborative Paintings to ThinkspaceTelmo Miel Brings Collaborative Paintings to Thinkspace
Telmo Miel, the artist duo consisting of Telmo Pieper and Miel Krutzmann, brings their surreal, distinct collaborative work to Thinkspace Projects with a new show. “Encounters,” opening on February 1,
The Oil Paintings of Reza BahmaniThe Oil Paintings of Reza Bahmani
Reza Bahmani’s oil paintings, with each’s distinctive texture and scale, carry a distinct intimacy. In his recent show at Saless Gallery an accompanying score that required the use of headphones
The Murals and Paintings of Luca LeddaThe Murals and Paintings of Luca Ledda
Luca Ledda’s surreal works deal with both our conception of the world and our consumption of its resources. The Turin artist offers these scenes in murals and gallery work across
The Riveting Murals of ShozyThe Riveting Murals of Shozy
Shozy’s illusionary murals use subtle techniques that enhance the life of a work. For instance, with the pieces above, packing bikes into a “hole” in the structure, uses reflective chrome
The ‘Dispatchwork’ Activations of Jan VormannThe ‘Dispatchwork’ Activations of Jan Vormann
For more than a decade, Jan Vormann has used LEGOs to craft “dispatchwork” for centuries-old structures, public spaces across the globe, and other eroded areas. Within these pieces, which take
Amir H. Fallah Gets Major Solo Exhibition at MOCA TucsonAmir H. Fallah Gets Major Solo Exhibition at MOCA Tucson
With “Scatter My Ashes on Foreign Lands,” Amir H. Fallah’s largest solo museum exhibition is currently on display at MOCA Tucson. Exploring identity and the immigrant experience, his vibrant portraits