SuperBodies is the third edition of the triennial for contemporary art, fashion and design, hosted in the city of Hasselt and it is all about the human body. Even though the name might suggest otherwise, this exhibition is about ordinary bodies. The curator, Pieter T’ Jonck wanted to show that even though bodies aren’t always [...]

Keith Haring is perhaps one of the greatest contemporary artist of our time. His timeless doodles embody the spirit of the 80′s, which inhabited the ever changing subway ad spaces. Haring took art that was at the time a luxury for the elect and made it public. People of many different walks of life got [...]

To present Joel-Peter Witkin’s photographs to someone who has never seen or heard of it without scarring him/her away could be consider a tricky task. Well-known for using corpses or physically deformed persons as models for his work, the Brooklyn-born artist has been controversial for a while. Saying his idea of beauty does not exactly [...]

A stop by the RA Concept store is a definite must during a visit of Antwerp, the home of numerous Belgian fashion designers. It is without a doubt more than just your regular retail store. Not only does it consist of a vintage collection and outfits from current ready-to-wear fashion labels, it also holds a [...]

Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Untitled, from the series East of Eden, a Genesis-inspired take on the US economic and political climate. Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner, New York

Liu Bolin “the invisible man,” is a Chinese artist who’s most popular works are from his “Hiding in the City” series, here hidden in a Parisian magazine stand. Via Le Monde.

Cristobal Jodorowsky presents his expo “Mas Alla del Cuerpo” (Beyond the Body) in Mexico City’s FIFTY24MX art gallery. There, Cristobal presented his brightly colored paintings, as well as a poetry reading and a web cam performance. Son of Alejandro Jodorowsky, Cristobal is a multi-medium artist, with also a profound passion for shamanism and an avid [...]

The district of Wu Kai Sa is an area long been known for its outstanding natural beauty, as well as the presence of various historic villages dating back hundreds of years – both rarities amidst the concrete jungle that is Hong Kong. Over the years, it has attracted many tourists and locals alike, seeking a [...]

Ron Mueck’s life-like sculptures are haunting, morbid and lonely. For the past five months, the hyperrealist sculptor from Australia has exhibited nine of his pieces in Mexico City’s Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, an ex-convent and first-stop museum for international artists. Mueck’s creations are made out of silicone and fiberglass, some not even a foot-long, [...]

Who: Anna Haas Where: New York City What: Musician Photo by Shervin Lainez. What’s on her mind today: Today I learned to be appreciative of those closest to me, the ones who love me enough to call me out on my flaws and shortcomings. Those are the people who matter, who will always be there, [...]

An androgynous cloaked figure stalks the Paris metro tunnels in an obscure disguise with marker in hand. Princess Hijab is an elusive French street artist that catches Parisian eyes with unsettling alterations to fashion ads that line the tubes of the subway. ‘Hijabisation’ involves striking the advertisements of retailers like H&M and D&G with a [...]

Egypt’s now iconic Tahrir Square is in its fifth day of resurgent protests after the resignation of civilian leader, Prime Minister Essam Sharaf. The Egyptian people remain deeply dissatisfied with the traditional power structure that has yet to fulfill their promises to implement true democratic reforms. After the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak during the [...]

Ai Weiwei remains unapologetic and defiant, while continuing to be an inspiration to those who care about human rights and social justice. Although he was released from secret detention in September, the Chinese authorities continue to strong arm the artist. The government has had a particularly difficult time muting Ai due to his huge international [...]

After developing his vision over the last decade in New York City, Ian Savage has established an innovative and agile design/build collaborative known as We Are Rocket Science . Pepper and Pistol/Numero Tokyo W.A.R.S presents clients with a one stop shop to both design and execute a creative vision for retail spaces, sets and event [...]

Brazilian native Amon Tobin has just completed a sold out tour of North America, stunning audiences with his ISAM Live Visual Experience 2011. Produced by V Squared Labs & Leviathan, a team of engineers and artists set out to build an almost unbelievable cubic structure combining 3D animation and design tailored to Tobin’s new album. [...]

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The exhibition of Sterling Ruby and Lucio Fontana currently on view at Andrea Rosen Gallery intertwines the work of two artists, juxtaposing while illuminating their similarities. Ruby is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, known for his biomorphic sculptures and graphic paintings as well as collages. Fontana was a Italian-Argentinean artist who founded the [...]

It is hard to imagine many others that embody the word visionary more than Steve Jobs. He brought his dreams to life, and undoubtedly shaped how we interact with the modern world. Rather than digging deep into his biography, or analyzing the impact he had on technology, we want to simply share some positive memories [...]

Who: Rosa Ruey,Visual artist Where: Madison Square Park, NYC Photo by: Nicole Casanova What’s on her mind today: I need to get some new books from the library. What she’s currently working on: I have 2 projects going on simultaneously. One is a continuation of my collaged drawing pieces of fantastical machines. The structures inhabit [...]

On Saturday night, cult fashion darling, Cody Ross, invited us to a one-of-kind show held at Hotoveli in the West Village.  Priestess’s Spring/Summer 2012 Presentation, which was inspired by the duplicitous nature of contemporary culture, “explores the relationship between commercial and avant-garde art/fashion and redefines the relationship between body, clothing and identity.” In line with [...]

Kimberly Brooks’s solo exhibit Thread opens September 10 at Taylor De Cordoba in Los Angeles. Thread marks a departure for Brooks from the realistic style and direct portraiture of her previous work. The new paintings present distorted figures against broad, abstract landscapes. In the past Brooks has used stylists as models as a way to [...]

“For a man imprisoned and conditionally released, neither neighbors nor strangers nor Beijing’s officials nor courts can be trusted.” Artist, subversive dissident, and freedom fighter Ai Weiwei was released from his secret detention earlier this summer, but he is far from a free man. His conditions for release were reportedly a ban on the use [...]

Pharrell’s new film, Tokyo Rising, premiered last night at the Hiro Ballroom in New York City.  The project was a creative marketing collaboration between Palladium boots and director Thalia Mavros.  The film takes Pharrell on a journey through the creative underground of Tokyo to get a sense of how the city has recovered from the [...]

Notorious street artist Banksy and iconic actor Tom Hanks have been simply yet brilliantly been mashed up for some graffiti tomfoolery. The pieces by the mysterious Hanksy have been popping up recently across the Lower East Side of New York City. I went to check out this latest parody after being tipped off thanks to [...]

The Temporary Tattoo Project combines the talents of local artists and the initiative of two socially conscious girls to help support the orphaned children of Kenya. TTTP, a Givology fundraiser, raises money for Flying Kites’ Child Sponsorship Program. TTTP was founded by Robyn Fukumoto and Lauren Sauma, NYU students who merged their respective studies of [...]

Who: Gloria Maria Cappelletti What she does: Art Dealer Where she is right now: Wynwood district – Miami, FL What she is currently working on: I am on vacation…but actually working on the 2012 and 2013 gallery schedule, and I hate to puzzle up shows with monthly criteria. So I am thinking to change this [...]

Who: Drew Roper, born in St. Louis, Missouri. Graphic designer. Where: Chicago, Illinois What’s on his mind today: How am I going to pay for all these summer concerts? What he is currently working on: I’m currently working on updating my portfolio site, branding for a media company in LA, and some self initiated work [...]

Artists are usually out-of-the-box people, and David Antonio Cruz is way up there with the greats in that respect. This Brooklyn resident and Yale graduate is easy to drop the influences that surround his haunting and beautiful work, best explained in “flybabyboyfly“, his first solo exhibition in New York’s Praxis International Art at Chelsea. Personal [...]

This summer, FriendsWithYou will fill the Hole NYC’s new and roomy Bowery space with their first NY solo show entitled “:)” a crowd of smiling faces and an interactive, experiential wonderland of pop-straction and participation. “:)” is presented in collaboration with Native Shoes, a Canadian brand with strong ties to an international creative community. FriendsWithYou [...]

On Wednesday, April 13 2011, Royal/T in Culver City debuts “FACEMAKER,” a new exhibition curated by Kathy Grayson of New York City’s The Hole. Featured in the show are works from contemporary young artists including the title piece by Ben Jones, in addition to Barry McGee, Kenny Scharf, Joe Grillo, assume vivid astro focus, Olaf [...]

Tuesday evening marked the opening of Brian DeGraw’s second solo exhibition at Delancey Street’s James Fuentes LLC. The visual artist, DJ, and member of Gang Gang Dance uses a variety of media in his practice, including drawing, painting, sculpture, video, performace, and musical composition. In his statement, DeGraw elaborated that his work is about examining [...]