Tag Archive for: art

Roger Ballen / Lightless Compelling Exploration

Art&Culture | Spotlight
The serene town of Todi is undergoing a dramatic transformation with the arrival of "Ballen by Ballen," a photographic exhibition by the American born and South Africa based master, Roger Ballen. Hosted by the Galleria Giampaolo Abbondio from May 25, 2024, to September 2, 2024, this exhibition promises to be a riveting journey into the shadowy recesses of the human psyche.

A place for dreamers / Conrad Shenzhen

Lifestyle | Places
A modern art journey nestled within a serene sanctuary designed by the visionary YABU Pushelberg, lies at the heart of Qianhai's bustling business district.

Jürgen Baumann / Portals For Fluid Distortion

Art&Culture | Interview
Engaging in a conversation with the artist allows one to almost physically access a realm between the fantastic and the grotesque. The artist combines and intertwines refined techniques with a distinctly theatrical flair, bringing to life worlds that elude simple definitions. The forms are fluid yet grotesque, concrete yet almost intangible. Through multiple mediums, the artist consistently focuses on states of transition and the indefinable.

Vladimir Sorokin / The Future of Russian Dystopia

Art&Culture | Spotlight
In a bold convergence of literature and technology, renowned Russian writer Vladimir Sorokin introduces his latest project, "DAY OF THE OPRICHNIK - #cancelrussianculture" based on his eponymous dystopian novel. The novel, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013, offers a satirical vision of Russia's future under its current political trajectory, set in a 2028 Russia isolated by the Great Russian Wall. The story is rich with Sorokin's signature dark humour and inventive narrative style.

Maxime Ballesteros / Deep Inside

Art&Culture | Interview
Interview with an artist who gives us a brutal and fascinating honesty about life. A gaze that captures gestures, movements, and the interaction of individuals with the world. What others overlook, Maxime highlights, elevating uniqueness and individuality to a higher level of beauty, capturing the fascination of reality.

Everything Counts in Large Amounts / G. Olmo Stuppia

Art&Culture | Interview
A portrait of G. Olmo Stuppia, a singular artist from Italian Archipelago Sicily and Venice Lagoon. "The grabbing hands grab all they can Everything counts in large amounts The grabbing hands grab all they can Everything counts in large amounts" Depeche Mode, Construction Time Again (1983).

Antonio Grulli / Church Of All Images

Art&Culture | Interview
Delving into the art and profession of curating. Strong identity, transversal vision, and harmony with both the observer and the artist are just some of the elements that have distinguished him over the years. "Curating is a four-handed job," as he himself states, and from his early works to his recent role at the Biennale 2024, he brings this meaning to life. An intricate discussion with a rock and empathetic spirit to gain a comprehensive view of this practice.

Nancy Holt / Circles of Light

Art&Culture | Spotlight
A curated selection of Holt’s work from 1966 to 1986, offering the most comprehensive showcase of her art in Germany to date on show at Gropius Bau

Harmony Korine / Agressive Dr1fter II

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Jamie Macleod Bryden attends Hauser & Wirth for an interview between Harmony Korine and Hans Ulrich Obrist at the London launch of “AGGRESSIVE DR1FTER II”. Followed by a screening of its inspiration “AGGRODR1FT” the following night at Earth Hackney.

Among The Petals / Ben Frost

Music | Spotlight
Spotlight on Ben Frost’s new sound installation, "Among the Petals", a monumental skeletal structure on display at the Momentary in Bentonville earlier this year. Essay by Maria Abramenko focused on the aesthetic analysis of Frost's work.

Jeanne Briand & Romain Azzaro / ‘Gear(s)’

Art&Culture | Interview
Jeanne Briand, an artist whose essence is deeply intertwined with the element of glass, and Romain Azzaro, a renowned Franco-Italian composer, present their project 'Gear(s)'. This album represents an expansion of their respective creative universes; sound and matter are shaped and channeled into a fluid dialogue.

Antwerp Art Weekend / Tick Tack’s Milestone

Art&Culture | Spotlight
On May 16 and 17, the gallery celebrated its fifth anniversary with two major openings and a night event dedicated to the contemporary creative scene. The exhibitions ‘Interfears’ at Phillips and ‘Le Nouveau Biedermeier’ at the main venue were presented to the public, reaffirming Tick Tack’s experimental value.