Tag Archive for: artist

Beyond Art Alone / Thomas Hirschhorn
Art&Culture | Interview
This interview delves into the more complex aspects of human relationships and their interaction with being and the surrounding environment. The artist expresses his preference for art that avoids ostentation and luxury, instead favouring universal materials and words—tools that are often underestimated. In this dialogue, we explore art as both a social study and an experience designed to leave a lasting impression on the observer and their way of thinking.

Nils Frahm at Barbican / Unwavering Devotion To Sound
Music | Spotlight
Jamie Macleod Bryden attends composer Nils Frahm’ s first London shows in over five years. At the Barbican.

Fleeting Phenomena / Mia Middleton
Art&Culture | Interview
In conversation with the artist, exploring multiple themes and delving into the deep subconscious sphere. The oneiric and psychological realms can be intricate and mysterious, thus providing fertile ground for artistic expression. Alongside the inner soul of her works and that aura of mystery, Mia opens a window to see what lies within her life and personal imprint.

Edoardo Dionea Cicconi / A Metaphysical Compass
Art&Culture | Spotlight
Cicconi’s installation promises to be a captivating addition to Palermo’s cultural landscape, blending contemporary art with historical reverence and inviting viewers into a dialogue with time and space.

The World Is A Vampire / The Smashing Pumpkins
Music | Spotlight
Jamie Macleod Bryden attends the attends the Smashing Pumpkins “World is a Vampire” Tour, supported by Weezer.

Museo Madre & Gucci / Il Resto di Niente
Art&Culture | Interview
Until 29 July, the Museo Madre in Naples is hosting a group exhibition that narrates and connects the multidisciplinary aspects of a living reality. Conceived by Sabato De Sarno, creative director of Gucci, the renowned Italian fashion house, the unprecedented project combines the world of art with that of business, also exploring a psycho-social reaction.
With Eva Fabbris, curator and museum director, we delve into the heart of this multidisciplinary project.

CAN Ibiza / Contemporary Art Now 2024
Art&Culture | Spotlight
The third edition of Contemporary Art Now returns to Ibiza from June 26th to 30th at FECOEV, located at Crta d'Eivissa in Sant Antoni. With the addition of events and special projects distributed throughout the territory. It is an annual event that explores the multifaceted aspects of a globally renowned destination and showcases all the latest developments in the contemporary art market.

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.

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).
