With $3 billion worth of art shown by 284 galleries, Art Basel—which closed on Sunday—was, this year, not only a commercial success that matched if not eclipsed prior showcases, but it also signaled a renewed interest on the part of audiences—whether serious collectors or recreational buyers—to invest in art in a way that has reinvigorated galleries. Some examples? Agnes Martin‘s 1966 […]
Art Openings This Week in NYC
The most noteworthy shows opening across NYC galleries this week. All We Need is Inside Jeppe Hein April 16 – May 30, 2015 303 Gallery, 507 W 24th Street, New York Arm’s Length Erin Shirreff April 17 – May 22, 2015 Sikkema Jenkins & Co., 530 West 22nd Street, New York, 10011 Performing for the Camera Tseng Kwong […]
Annie Collinge’s Five Inches of Limbo Book Launch
A few years ago, London-based photographer Annie Collinge set out to recreate a photographic interpretation of dolls she had found in junk stores. Inspired by Margaret Atwood’s “Five Poems for Dolls,” what emerged is a real-life whimsical, playful collection of images of various Londoners playing dress-up whilst emulating the dolls Collinge collected. Now, Collinge is releasing a book of these portraits, titled Five Inches […]
Silva+Cemin
Five questions with Brazilian photography dup Silva+Cemin. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you two came about working together? Our background is always about innovation through an imagery aesthetic. We believe an artist has to be able to evolve. We’ve started working together since we met in 2011 and became a couple. We try […]
Bjork Premieres ‘Black Lake’ Short Film Trailer
Last month, Bjork pulled a Beyonce and treated everyone the the unexpected release of her new album, Vulnicura. Though a smooth and powerful, accomplished record, the album was just the prelude to Bjork’s upcoming major retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art. Set to run from March 8 through June 7, 2015, the exhibition will celebrate Bjork’s expansive 8-album career. Yesterday, […]