When just interesting isn’t enough – breathing new life into the artbook. An interview with French-Belgian media artist Gaston Gouron
Gaston Gouron is a visual media artist based in Brussels. His work caught my attention at a show about art books. Not by surprise, yet I think more by design, I had picked out each of Gaston’s three artworks on display before swooping in to catch a word with him. I arranged to meet two days later in Bar De Matin – BDM to those in the know – a chatty bar in Place Eugéne. I... Read More
Linder Sterling: Collage and Montage
John Stezaker once said of Collage that it ”is a yearning for a lost world and reflects a universal sense of loss”. Those sentiments are certainly reflected in the work of artist and radical feminist Linder Sterling (also known as Linder). In her series Pretty Girls, Linder reacted to visual world she occupied, a society of inequality and the gender specific rhetoric.... Read More
Robert Brandenburg at Gallery 1988
In “Pooh… and Other Sh*t,” Robert Brandenburg brings “hijacked” art to Gallery 1988 in Venice Beach, CA. As a self-taught artist from Ohio, Brandenburg brings an expansive perspective to viewers. Born in 1954, he paints contemporary works that offer a light repose from the mundane. His versatile style allows him to incorporate renderings into a variety of works... Read More
Hayley Lock at Transition gallery
Launched at Ickworth House in Suffolk in July 2011 (Now that would be) Telling is a collaborative project between the artist Hayley Lock, curator Catherine Hemelryk and writers Jessica Hart, Lucinda Hawksley, Ben Moor, Hallie Rubenhold and Liz Williams. Lock and the writers have created a series of site-specific works in English stately homes. Part myth and part encrypted biography,... Read More
BEN OAKLEY GALLERY (aka the B.O.G)
Sweet Heart Otto Schade Having been a fan of Ben Oakley’s art work for the last few years I was really excited to see the Ben Oakley Gallery open in Greenwich last year. Having spoken to Ben this week he has given me details of the upcoming show in January which looks to be another good mix of contemporary street art. Ben works with a range of artists involved in the emerging... Read More
2012 London art fair private view invitation
London Art Fair is the UK’s premier Modern British and contemporary art fair. Galleries from across the UKand overseas will present the work of over 1,000 artists covering the period from the early 20th century to the present day. You will see museum quality British art presented alongside exceptional contemporary work from leading figures and emerging talent. The Fair provides... Read More
French artists at Genty Fine Art’s Christmas Show
I have always loved the saying “you learn something new everyday”; mainly because it is a saying my grandfather always drummed into me and also because I think it is a very accurate description for the ‘art world’. "L'arbre juane" by Francoise Bossut This was especially the case when I met David Genty. Genty Fine Art mainly work with established French... Read More
Helen Gorrill’s solo show DEICIDE at Degree Art
Saturday 26 November I made way to Degree Art’s gallery on Vyner Street to view the works of Helen Gorrill on show in the solo exhibition titled DEICIDE. The gallery is not so far away from Bethnal Green as people might think and a fair pace will get you to the gallery in 10 minutes. Upon arrival to the gallery I chatted with gallery manager (and all round arts, culture &... Read More
Rotofugi – A Gallery and Toy Store!
Chicago, IL – Rotofugi, home to toys and art. One of the best venues for pop surrealism a mere mile and a half away from my current home. The charming, light-filled space greets visitors with cheery figures by Kidrobot, Frank Kozik, Tokidoki, and others. Additionally, they have apparel, plush toys, journals, and a variety of knickknacks. It’s easy to lose track of time, awed... Read More
Adam Neate, dimensional painting at Elms
Adam Neate - Red Dimensional Portrait Once again I was on my way to the Elms Lesters Painting rooms to go and check out the latest dimensional paintings from Adam Neate. I still had so many good memories from Adam Neate’s last year’s show, also held at this venue, that I could not wait to see what this new show had to offer. The layout and feel of the Elms Lesters painting... Read More
Confronted with Castration: Edward Kienholz’s “Five Car Stud”
Edward Kienholz’s Five Car Stud depicts a horrific scene of racial violence during the civil rights era. Actually, the term horrific does nothing to illustrate the nauseating effects of this life-size interactive work currently on display at the Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art. The piece is set up in a darkened room with a sandy dirt floor. Five cars form a circle, illuminating... Read More
EAGLE by Dave White – print release
One launch night not to miss, one print to get. The artist, Dave White is on the rise and have been selected for the Northern Graduates show at the Royal College of Art, Liverpool-based. He is regarded by many as one of the most talented of the UK’s new generation of painters and when you see what he is done, you have to agree or at least positively nod. The event is about... Read More
Rene Magritte at Tate Liverpool
Last time a major show about Rene Magritte happened was in 1992 at the Hayward gallery, London. This time, Tate Liverpool is having a go at presenting us a character known to be a sexual obsessive with a twisted mind – the perfect definition of a surrealist painter, some would say, which Rene Magritte was. Reading about his biography and it does not take long to get to the... Read More
The House of Detention at the Clerkenwell design week
I got myself to the Clerkenwell design week, well, I work in the area so it was easy for me to walk to Clerkenwell close where the remains of the House of Detention are – a series of underground tunnels and rooms. The place has been a museum since 1993 but for the last three days it showcases exciting contemporary talent. The nature of the space and its spookiness (some... Read More
Clerkenwell design week – Sarah Wiestner’s installation
The Clerkenwell design week is back again from tomorrow, the 24th May, and will result in an exciting buzz where art meets design and vice versa. Not less than 60 showrooms and a pile of events (over 150 events) such pop up exhibitions, installations, talks, performances, music and workshops, the area is where to be for the next couple of days. —————– Sarah... Read More
Fran Williams – contemporary artist who marks
We have had the chance to ask a few questions to Fran Williams ART-PIE:Tell us about yourself in a few words? FRAN WILLIAMS: I explore the process and of paint and its emotional impact through mark making. Using the human form as a vehicle to create emotion with paint. A-P: What is your process/approach when making art? FW: My process is one of discovery through continual manipulation... Read More
ART MOSH
The latest NIXON ART MOSH event just happened in Munich and the works exhibited on this occasion again look top quality. See the video they put together about the show. I had the chance to attend the last NIXON ART MOSH held in London last year and I did not get disappointed but rather amazed. The venue, Rochelle School was one of the best venue I have seen for art shows –... Read More
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