The many mediums of work provide Daniel Arsham with a platform to embellish on many techniques that forge his compelling aesthetic. Whether working architecture of mass sizes or two-dimensional scultpures or even performance art each installation is defined by a modern approach highlighted by minimalist abstract elements. I wanted to find out more about Arsham, and we talked about topics from his background to SNARKITECTURE to his upcoming show at OHWOW to what he sees for the future.
James Oliver
Riccardo Tisci has not failed to impress with his latest pre-fall collection for Givenchy. The pieces are refined and practical yet always head-turning and dramatic. A collision of utilitarian silhouettes and feminine prints and finishings, the collection embodies the powerful female sexuality that Givenchy relentlessly delivers.
Source - Vogue
Megan Christiansen
Blum and Poe plays host to the latest Banks Violette solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Combining his minimal, industrial sculpture with carefully crafted graphite drawings, this latest collection of works will be on show from January 7 – February 11, 2012.
// Blum and Poe - 2727 S. LA Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90034
Source - Blum and Poe
Megan Christiansen
An opportunity to witness inspiration from one of the most important artist's of the past 5 decades - Gerhard Richter, is approaching at the Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau. ATLAS was originally exhibited at the Museum Hedendaagse Kunst in Utrecht in 1972. The show is comprised of collections of source material which Richter collected up to 1964 and grouped into different themes - pasting the photographs, reproductions and sketches onto panels.
// Atlas is on show from February 4 - April 22, 2012 at the Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau
Source - SKD Museum
Megan Christiansen
Focused on designing and building furniture and landscape projects, Minneapolis's Ro/Lu Studio creates great design that is accessible to everyone. Simon Battisti caught up with Matt Olson to talk chairs.
Nabil Azadi
Photographer - Courtesy of ROLU by Jessica Williams, Cameron Wittig, Thea Dickman, Karl Raschke and Sammie Warren
Words - Simon Battisti
New York based artist Jose Parla has established an identity drawing inspiration from memories and experience with the most compelling and unique creations he refers to as "Contemporary Palimpsests". No matter what medium Jose applies himself to the outcome is as unique as the next which emphasises his ability to adapt and translate while being able to extract and synthesize fragments of society to produce works that you can only admire for the personal approach to each piece.
James Oliver
The Biodiversity Center by Tomas Garcia Piriz (CUAC.arquitectura) and Jose Luis Muñoz Muñoz is located on the outskirts of Loja town, Spain. The towns agricultural beliefs are rooted in consciousness, protection and publicity - this building aiming to compliment these issues while minimizing its impact on the landscape. The Bio Diversity Centre provides an education program for farmers, high schools and investigators.
Source - Archdaily
Megan Christiansen
For Alteration at colette, the acclaimed artist, Greg Lauren will continue his ongoing exploration of personal identity and its relationship to clothing. The installation serves to further define the evolution from paper sculptures based on iconic menswear garments, to wearable pieces, which make up the Greg Lauren Collection. The show consists of standing paper sculptures, including, "The Marine", "Charcoal DB", "White DB Dinner Jacket" and "The Boxer." Collectively these pieces represent the classic male archetypes, most recognized by society.
Adam Bryce
The Endémico Resguardo Silvestre's beauty and simplicity is hard to fathom from mere photos and written description. A a cluster of twenty hotel rooms which sit carefully scattered across the landscape of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. The creation from San Diego-based practice Gracia Studio allows guests to close up their room to isolate themselves in nature or expose themselves by enjoying their own personal patio and fireplace or by using the nearby pool and exploring the vineyards.
Source - Designboom
Megan Christiansen
Aaron Rose has played a pivotal role influencing and encouraging many of the leading names in the art world as we know it. Having worked on many mediums since being a co-founder of the highly coveted Alleged Gallery, Aaron has gone on to play a pivotal role in the Beautiful Losers initiative along with much more. His latest project, a book entitled Collage Culture excites the eye and makes for a compelling publication. I caught up with Aaron to talk about the book as well as this short film he created for POST NEW celebrating the release.
James Oliver
