Currently on show until February 2009 at Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie is collection of Jeff Koon’s recent work consisting of 11 items, 9 of which are made of huge stainless steel pieces. intend to interpret oversized balloons or wrapped gifts. If you happen to be around Berlin then this is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Jeff Koons is arguably one of the best contemporary artist of our time, while a majority of the artwork being exhibited belongs to private collectors, this may be the only (more…)

Aaron Rose’s amazing Beautiful Losers travelling exhibition has parked itself in Madrid. While we’re all more than familar with Beautiful Losers and the great concept it is, what does surprise is just how amazing the images from each show look, each time drawing me in to look through the installation and works. Artists work on display in Madrid include that of Barry McGee, Kaws, Futura 2000, Margaret Kilgallen, Phil Frost, Stephen Powers (ESPO), Todd James, Shepard Fairey, Thomas Campbell, Cynthia Connolly, Evan hecox, Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine, Geoff McFetridge, Ryan McGinley, Ryan McGinness, Terry Richardson, Clare E. Rojas, Ed Templeton, Romon Yang, Tobin Yelland, Glen E. Rojas, Ed Templeton, Romon Yang, Tobin Yelland, Glen E. Friedman, Ari Marcopoulos, Raymond Pettibon. Friedman, Ari Marcopoulos, Raymond Pettibon. Check out all the images after the jump. (more…)

SLAMXHYPE friend and one of the world’s best known photographers for his work alongside streetwear brands, the infamous Chinatown Soccer Club and so much more will show his newest works in New York, launching the 21st November. With the catalogue published and released as part of the show. Check out all the details after the jump. (more…)

Six years since the first inception of GEISAI in Japan in the summer of 2002 and its debut in Miami last year. Kaikai Kiki announces the return of GEISAI Miami for 2008. Organized by the artist-led art enterprise Kaikai Kiki, GEISAI Miami introduces an entirely new type of fair in the booming Miami art market, allowing artists to represent themselves and to present their work directly to an audience of collectors, art professionals and art enthusiasts. The fair will run concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach, and will be hosted by PULSE (more…)

Michael Lau will be getting in the mix again with Nike as a participant of the 1WORLD project thas has seen collaborations with some real movers-and-shakers. Word has it that a shoe and vinyl figure are in order for this project with a theme based off the psychiatric ward, which is probably where the “Crazy” title comes into play. We hope to bring you more details about this as the event approaches. Check the flyer inside. (more…)

Flux and the Hammer Museum present a quarterly screening series featuring innovative short films, music videos, features, filmmaker retrospectives and the most visual work from around the globe. The November screening spotlights two incredibly talented directors: Martin de Thurah and Nacho Vigalondo and one amazing music talent: DJ Bunny Ears. As part of this month’s program, de Thurah will present the U.S. Premiere of his short Young Man Falling plus his best music videos, and Vigalonda will share some of his rare short films. The evening will include a courtyard after-party. (more…)

Axis’ first solo exhibition opened over the weekend at Suru LA. Titled “Welcome to my Nightmare” the exhibition showcased a diverse range of artwork depicting various nightmarish imagery with a strong presence of skulls and death-themed paintings. The exhibition also saw the transformation of the store front display into an art space exhibiting a (more…)

Here is a look at Ed Templeton’s exhibition which opened over the weekend on Saturday the 15th at the Roberts & Tilton Gallery together with Matt Leines. Titled ‘Map of the Inner War‘, Ed Templeton saturates the gallery with over 250 new works including painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper. Templeton documents his life, and the lives of the people around him, in a rich stream of images - images of himself and his wife, Deanna, in their (more…)

Currently on show at Olivier Sarkozy’s swank Upper East Side abode (Also Richard Avedon’s former studio) is an exhibition showcasing works from the eccentric Canadian artist Terrence Koh.
“In keeping with a common Koh all-white trope, the studio has been turned into a smoky white room, the floor and walls gessoed into a white landscape of slopes eliminating the right angles of the room. After removing their

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Adult Contemporary seems a particularly appropriate title for this latest exhibition of new work by the now 30 year-old darling of new media art, for Arcangel can be seen here as either having a) finally grown up, or b) having fully sold-out. In actuality, however, both and neither are true as Arcangel continues to explore the possibilities that exist at the intersection of theory, humor, and technological breakdown. Adult Contemporary is made up of six autonomous works — a projection from a VHS tape; a 16mm film; a large fabricated c-print; a self-playing videogame; two computers corresponding; and a suite of monoprints.
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