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ART NEWS:Jan.03

“Tomato Can” is the title of Austin Lee’s first solo exhibition in Berlin. In the exhibition, Lee focuses on paintings which are executed based on digital sketches and painted on canvas with an airbrush. The works follow basic compositional forms, have a flattened spatial depth and are heavy on primary …

Sofia Hulten, Mutual Annihilation, 2008, Four-channel video, 85’ 22’, chest of drawers 95 x 73 x50 cm, Berlinische Galerie – Landesmuseum fur Modern Kunst-Fotografie und Architektur, © 2018 Sofia Hulten, ProLitteris-Zurich, Photo: Sofia Hulten

ART CITIES:Zurich-Sofia Hultén

Sofia Hultén’s works start with found objects, unremarkable everyday items or materials from the streets, the world of DIY stores and workshops, …

Glenn Brown, Ain't No Flies on the Lamb of God, 2017, Oil paint on acrylic, fibreglass and stainless steel on bronze base, 219 x 50 x 40 cm left, 235 x 62 x 60 centre, 206 x 60 x 42 cm right, Gagosian Gallery Archive

ART CITIES:London-Glenn Brown

Glenn Brown is known for the use of art historical references in his paintings. Starting with reproductions from other artist’s works, Brown …

Left: Martin Puryear, Night Watch, 2011, Maple, willow, OSB board, 295 x 310 x 122 cm, Glenstone Museum-Potomac/MD, Photo: Christian David Erroi, © Martin Puryear, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery. Right: Martin Puryear, Shackled, 2014, Iron, 70 x 78 x 21.3 cm, Collection of the artist, Photo: Ron Amstutz, © Martin Puryear, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery

ART-PRESENTATION: Martin Puryear

Working primarily in wood, Martin Puryear has maintained an unwavering commitment to manual skill and traditional building methods. His sculptures are rich …

Installation view, Shirin Neshat, Tooba, 2002, Photo: Universalmuseum Joanneum/N. Lackner, © Shirin Neshat, Courtesy Gladstone Gallery-New York/Brüssel

ART CITIES:Gratz-Shirin Neshat

Raised in Iran and now living in the U.S.A, Shirin Neshat occupies a central role in the discourse on relations between the …

Alessandro Balteo-Yazbeck, Eames-Derivative (small version), 2006–13, From the series Cultural Diplomacy: An Art We Neglect, In collaboration with Media Farzin, 1242 custom-made slotted cards, silk thread with metal fixtures, 5 framed vintage magazine ads, three narrative wall labels, vinyl wall lettering, glass and wood platform., Installation dimensions variable: Platform: 594 cm long, with the house of cards on top 150 cm high approx., Framed ads: each 54 x 43 cm approximately, Vinyl wall lettering minimum size: 75 x 520 cm, Edition of 6, Green Art Gallery Archive

ART CITIES:Dubai-Alessandro Balteo-Yazbeck

Since the mid-90’s Alessandro Balteo-Yazbeck has developed a hybrid practice that incorporates the activities of a researcher, archivist, historian and curator. Working …

ART NEWS:Jan.02

Darren Bader’s exhibition “more or less”, revolves around ideas of exchange, authorship, and the boundaries of the art object. In a series …

Theo Simpson, Vanden Plas, 2017, © Theo Simpson/ Webber Gallery-London

PHOTO:Theo Simpson

Theo Simpson lives and works in the North of England, his works reflect on mythical themes relating to landscape and industrial heritage, …

Robin Rhode, Inverted Cycle, 2016 c-print 8 parts, 58.6 x 72.6 cm each, 122 x 305 cm overall, Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin-New York/Hong Kong

ART CITIES:N.York-Robin Rhode

Robin Rhode has established his unique practice with a multifold approach, working across media, including drawing, performance, photography, video, and music. He …

Sidival Fila, Metafora nero 150 (Detail), 2011, Acrylic on sewn canvas, 120 x 120 cm, Courtesy Galerie Poggi-Paris

ART-REVIEW:Sidival Fila

Many times art tries to touch metaphysics, also sometimes art emerges from church. But there are times when art and metaphysics join …