Skin is the amalgamation of contributions from some of the biggest names in the art world such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon, guided by the keen eye of director Ryan Hope. The film marks the launch of the first issue of Garage Magazine, presenting a visual essay that explores tattoo culture as high art.

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Kiehl’s and Jeff Koons have renewed their partnership with this impressive Limited Edition Holiday Creme de Corps Collection. Like most project of this stature, proceeds will go to a foundation, and the foundation chosen is the Koons Family institute on International Law and Policy with 100% of the net profits going towards the effort to help combat child sexual exploitation and abduction. Consisting of three sizes of the Creme de Corps body moisturizer, each piece if defined by the iconic Jeff Koons’ Balloon Flower artwork. In addition, the exclusive collection will include a limited edition Jeff Koons Bottle Art gift piece that is sold separately to the Crème de Corps bottle top.

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Ryan Hope’s debut film, Skin, is a documentary that tests the boundaries of art and the human body, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art.

Featuring contributions from Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon and in association with Dasha Zhukova’s Garage Magazine, the film is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.

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Ryan Hope’s debut feature, Skin, is a documentary that tests the boundaries of art and the human body, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art.

Featuring contributions from Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon and in association with Dasha Zhukova’s Garage Magazine, the film is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.

This project kicked off back in May, when Ryan Hope was approached by Dasha Zhukova – philanthropist, fashion editor and partner of Britain’s most famous oligarch, Roman Abramovich. Dasha was starting a new venture, a magazine called Garage that would combine her dual passions of art and fashion in a single, unique publication. A fresh, ambitious concept was needed to mark the launch of the magazine, something that would embody the focus of Garage and get people talking.

A groundbreaking idea was devised. It was an idea that would combine art and fashion in a succinct, original statement. This idea was based around the biggest names in contemporary art working on a new kind of canvas – creating art in a way that had never been done before. The artists were Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Raymond Pettibon, Jake & Dinos Chapman and Richard Prince. The canvas was human flesh. And so the project was born. It just needed someone to capture it all on camera.

Enter Ryan Hope. As a director who regularly blurs the lines between fashion, art, and music, Ryan was a perfect fit for the project. More than this, he was the person that could take it to the next level. What began as a series of unconventional artworks soon flourished into a feature-length, documentary exploration of the project, focusing specifically on the subjects receiving the tattoos – their lives, dreams and motivations. The film itself is much more than the sum of its (rather unusual) parts. It is a visually rich, deeply immersive journey into the lives of those seeking to redefine their individuality. In the same way that the tattooist’s gun becomes an extension of the contemporary artists’ creativity, the camera in turn adds another layer to the project, becoming a further piece of this complex, indefinable project.

Beginning in London before crossing America coast to coast, Ryan followed the lives of five individuals whose bodies would become canvases for these seminal works of art. Jack, AJ, Leaf, Shauna and Conrad were five very different people, living in different parts of the world. The one thing they had in common was that their lives were about to be changed forever. Shooting on the road, Ryan left London for New York and eventually Los Angeles. On his journey he visited some of the best tattoo parlours in the business, including The Family Business in London, Kings Avenue in New York and Gold Rush in Costa Mesa, California. Here he saw the work of some of the world’s foremost contemporary artists etched on human skin by master tattoo artists Mo Coppoletta, Mike Rubendall and Lindsey Carmichael, respectively. The culmination of the trip was a photoshoot for the debut issue of Garage Magazine, fittingly conducted by renowned designer and photographer Hedi Slimane. Ryan’s journey and the resulting film were made possible by the generosity of Christie’s, the world’s leading art business.

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As with all the BMW Art Cars, Jeff Koons, the latest in the series, has been imortalised as a 1:18 model. We’ve all seen imagery of the real deal, you can now own the model version for just $224 USD, available at BMW.

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Kiehl’s Since 1851 is delighted to announce that Jeff Koons, the consummate partner and philanthropist has created a SECOND extremely Limited Edition Creme de Corps (500ml) adorned with the installation photo of Large Vase of Flowers installed in the Queen’s Bedchamber at Versailles.

This new Limited Edition Label adorns the 16.9 oz. size of Creme de Corps ($45 retail), and will be available for ONE DAY ONLY at select Kiehl’s Freestanding stores in New York and California this Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010.

100% of Kiehl’s Net Proceeds up to $25,000 will benefit The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children. Together with the proceeds from the current Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday Collection, Kiehl’s is incredibly proud to contribute a total of $225,000 to The Koons Family Institute, maintaining our long-standing tradition of supporting children’s causes.

The Second Limited Edition Label will be available exclusively at the following Kiehl’s Freestanding stores for one day only, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010:

New York

Kiehl’s Since 1851 New York Flagship Store, 109 Third Avenue, New York, 212-677-3171
Kiehl’s Since 1851, 154 Columbus Avenue, New York, 212-799-3438

Southern California

Kiehl’s Since 1851, 1516 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310-255-0055
Kiehl’s Since 1851, The Grove-189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 323-965-0569
Kiehl’s Since 1851, Robertson-100 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, 310-860-0028

Northern California

Kiehl’s Since 1851, 2360 Fillmore St., San Francisco, 415-359-9260
Kiehl’s Since 1851, San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St., San Francisco, 415-644-0112

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Here is the first look at the work KAWS has created for French publication Clark Magazine’s November/December issue. KAWS created a unique design for the cover that features an abstract piece of work along with the “Spongebob Square Pants” text. In addition, the magazine features Jeff Koons, Adam Kimmel, Tim Barber, Terence Koh, JR amongst others making for a great publication.

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Kiehl’s have compiled another great project by teaming up with illustrious contemporary artist Jeff Koons. With a great cause in mind, this Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday Collection will raise awareness and 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of each product will benefit The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Consisting of  various sized bottles of the Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter and a Soy Milk edition this makes for a very intriguing project.

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Renowned figure Jeff Koons has recently opened his highly anticipated exhibition at Galarie Jerome De Noirmont that showcases his “Popeye Sculpture” works more in depth. Reworking the blow up works in various positions and formations that provide the works with a new angle is of great appreciation, while the addition of a great Olive Oyl work is more than welcoming.

Thanks to AM for the info.

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Jeff Koons might have just launched his contribution to the famed BMW Art Program earlier this year, but the artist has now taken to the coveted Aston Martin Carbon Black DBS. We’re not sure of the reason’s behind the customised work, and I’m willing to make an assumption that this is a commissioned piece like the Yacht commissioned in 2008 by a Greek Billionaire.

Link: Luxist

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Jeff Koons is set to make an impact of mass proportions in France again, following his widely acclaimed Versailles exhibition. This time Koons’ will have a collection of his highly coveted Popeye works on showcase at Galarie Jerome De Noirmont. Opening on September 16 the exhibition actually coincides with fellow artist Takashi Murakami’s show opening at Versailles.

Info from Arrested Motion.

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For the #112th episode on ArtBabble, Jeff Koons describes how he likes to “communicate with other artists” by making art historical references, from Classical to Modern, in his sculptures and paintings in this Jeff Koons Art History video.

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A while back we shared with you the comings together of non profit organization, RoxArt, and popular artist Jeff Koons on their bid to make hospitals feel safe and happy. This time the artist received a cart blanche at the Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital. The installation involves the happy monkey face and ballon dog images in blue and pink, definitely cheering the place up a bit and making it look less intimidating.

See images of RoxArt x Jeff Koons installation at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital below.

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Here is more insightful look at the Jeff Koons 17th BMW Art Car with this video interview compiled with the artist. The Art concept originally created back in the 70’s by BMW, continues to grow, and while we’ve seen the concept drawings by Koons, heres the first look at the real thing. Watch the Video to find out more.

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Thanks to BLAST for the info.

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