contemporary art
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SAUL ZANOLARI AT JOYCE IN BEIJING by Mark M. Whelan
Saul Zanolari is on show at Joyce Gallery – Beijing. The concept store – Joyce, opened it’s art gallery in the heart of Public’s Republic of China, Beijing, 8 months ago. Since then many contemporary artist, designers and fashion stylist showed their work on it. From April 20th until May 20th it’s Saul Zanolari’s turn with his Fashion Icons series. Diane Pernet, Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, and other portraits of people who changed the way of percepting body, mind and lifestyle. Further informations on www.saulzanolari.com www.joyce.com SAUL ZANOLARI , Fashion Icons – on show at Joyce, Beijing April 20th/May 20th JOYCE 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie…
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Interview with Stephen Tompkins by Samuel Dodson
Every time I look at Stephen’s work, I find something different. All objects merge and have the ability to take on new shapes, new meanings. Almost like trying to pin down a definitive image from a dream, the images envelop you, and bring you into their fold as you search further and further into them. They stretch boundaries, inspire new thought and make you question existing notions. It is a pleasure to bring you the following interview with the man behind such “addictively absorbing” (Robin Clark) artwork; Stephen Tompkins. Is art your first love or do you have another passion? My own work is my first passion. I studied years…
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Interview with Slaven Gabric by Mark M. Whelan
“So long as men die, liberty will never perish” – Charlie Chaplin Every single thing is an homage to everything in the world; even things that haven’t happened yet. In all the intricacy’s of our humanity, there is one thing which binds us together; our mortality. Now, this is not to get all gloomy on the subject. At the same time, it’s not to say that death is actually really groovy and fun-filled. Rather, this is to celebrate the unexpected, the poetic and the absurd creations found in the graveyards where we pay our own homage to friends and loved ones past. The meaning of life and death can appear…
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Hunger by Samuel Dodson
For a long time he stood with the lights out, looking through the blinds at the gravel lot and the incessant lights of the trucks going by on the highway. He counted thirty-seven of the 86,400 seconds of the day, tried to time each of his thoughts in time with his heartbeat. His mind fell over itself, impossible rings of colour almost blinded him and he paused. He could see a green dress lifted by the wind on the streets of Harlem as infinite laughter spilled down the walls, running along sidewalks and concrete playgrounds. He set his glass of water down at his feet. The water was dead. Bubbles…
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TOBY COHEN’S THE ABRAHAM PROJECT: A VISIONARY ANGEL
TOBY COHEN’S THE ABRAHAM PROJECT: A VISIONARY ANGEL By Adam B. Schonbrun A visit to the Engel Gallery on 26 Gordon Street , Tel Aviv, Israel (Telephone: 972-3-5225637) is imperative. Toby Cohen is a gifted, I think brilliant, photographer who hails from London and is a permanent resident in Israel. He has brought out of the desert of our daily lives, something inspired, an intuitive aesthetic wide-lens portrayal of the Genesis narrative of Abraham and the Angels. The show is filled with Midrashic insights & the eternal beauty of the Negev Wilderness. Cohen says to this interviewer that it took him months to find the right tree in the…
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Interview with Caleb Charland by Samuel Dodson
‘Apple Trees’ 2011 As he explores domestic space, from the basement to the backyard, Caleb develops his work through a sculptural process of experimentation. Combining his scientific curiosity with a constructive approach to making pictures, Caleb has produced and continues to create work which elaborate on his experiences of wonder. With a hectic summer of project work and exhibitions ahead, it is an honour to bring you the following interview with the brilliantly talented Caleb Charland. Is art your first love or do you have another passion? Art is. I spend most of my time making work, planning projects, etc. I often try to make work in the places I enjoy spending time.…
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Inside Out- Lara Kamhi: Camera Lucida by Mark M. Whelan
Transgressing the borders between fields of photography, lightart, video and film Lara Kamhi uses different textures in her artworks to reenact reality. The focus of her interest is the relationship between ‘inside’ and ‘outside’, combined with the unique view of reality. Kamhi lives and works in Istanbul and London. // Als Grenzgängerin zwischen den Bereichen Foto, Lichtkunst, Video und Film nutzt Lara Kamhi in ihren Arbeiten unterschiedliche Texturen, um die Wirklichkeit in Szene zu setzen. Im Mittelpunkt ihres Interesses steht das Verhältnis von ‚Innen‘ und ‚Außen‘, verbunden mit der individuellen Sicht auf die Realität. Kamhi lebt und arbeitet in Istanbul und London. Thanks to Mark M. Whelan The latest news…
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Q & A with Artist Asher Jay: The Maui Dolphin: A Survival Plea for a Sentient Species
55 and Counting by ©Asher Jay 2012, an original work created to raise awareness about the dwindling count of Maui Dolphins in New Zealand’s waters. www.asherjay.com William Trubridge, a World Champion Free Diver, is the ambassador for the smallest and rarest cetacean species, the Cephalorhynchus hectori maui. He is presently spearheading a strong campaign against negligent fishing practices with high by-catch mortality rates. Trawling and gill nets have brought Maui Dolphin numbers from 111 in 2005 to an alarmingly meager population of 55 in 2012. With only 20 females left in the wild, it has become apparent that drastic measures need to be instituted to save this sentient species from…
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Innately grounded: David Teager-Portman by Mark M. Whelan
Teager-Portman’s work, as long as I have known it, has possessed an innately grounded and formal essence that boasts a deeply Northern soul. His works display an uncomplicated, worker-man-like authenticity in their overall aesthetic. Everything is needed, nothing wasted and every part has been mindfully mulled over and thought out. There is something of a fifties attitude, when one had to make do. When you re-patched, re-painted, re-hashed, and that was enough to simply get a job done. Inherently the works cling on to this kind of a past. In this series, these components combine with references to passing Northern industries and dated domestic settings that remind me of my…
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Interview with Kristy Lynn
The world of dreams is an intrinsic part of ourselves. If we didn’t dream, we would descend into madness. The re-worked, re-shaped manifestations of our sub-consciousness create a potentially limitless number of worlds and experiences in our minds while we sleep. Most importantly, it is a space full of inspiration. However, with pressing matters always on hand these days, have our dreams – a part of ourselves that is so important – been pushed aside, perhaps even dismissed; replaced by thoughts of trying to beat the morning traffic? The boundless space we inhabit while we sleep is a world of processes. Thoughts ceaselessly coursing through our brains. With this concept…