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Jesper Just, A voyage in dwelling, 2008, Courtesy the artist, EYE Filmmuseum Archive

ART CITIES:Amsterdam-Jesper Just

Jesper Just is known for exploring ambiguous subjects such as gender, desire, relations and identity in his cinematographic works that link images to sound and music, is also known for his stunning spatial installations made from film. He often uses extreme dimensions to create presentations on various screens, and complements …

Pierre et Gilles, Love From Paris (Nassim Guizani, Angèle Metzger, Lukas Ionesco), 2016, Framed hand-painted photograph, 50 3/8 × 69 1/4 in, © Pierre et Gilles, Courtesy Galerie Templon Paris/Bruxelles

ART CITIES:Paris-Pierre et Gilles

The French duo Pierre et Gilles pose an interesting paradox: their painted photographs are stylistically unique, bearing a highly specialized aesthetic that …

Man Ray, Ava Gardner in costume for Albert Lewin's 'Pandora and the Flying Dutchman,' Hollywood, 1950, Vintage gelatin silver print, 25.4 × 20.3 cm, © Man Ray Trust/ADAGP 2017

PHOTO:Man Ray-LA

Man Ray was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, yet retains its own distinct style. During his career, Man …

ART NEWS:Jan.01

“Hubtopia”, Sépànd Danesh’s new exhibition is an increasingly in-depth exploration of what has become a favourite theme: the corner. Sépànd Danesh’s works …

Mark Hagen, Colour therapy II (detail), 2017, Cast acrylic paint, molding paste, fiberglass reinforced plastic, aluminium armature, 210.8 x 121.9 x 7.6 cm, © Mark Hagen, Courtesy of the artist and Almine Rech Gallery, Photo: Joshua White

ART CITIES:Brussels-Mark Hagen

Mark Hagen uses common, non-traditional materials in his painting and sculpture to break down hierarchies and reveal the processes of art-making. He …

Terry Adkins, Native Son (Circus), 2006-15, cymbals, armature, and additional technical components, 50.8 x 243.8 cm, Courtesy of the Estate of Terry Adkins, © The Estate of Terry Adkins

ART CITIES:N.York-Terry Adkins

Terry Adkins created sculptures that were “as ephemeral and transient as music” and fashioned mixed-media artworks that relied on visual as well …

Eşref Yıldırım, Diary of Defeats, 2017, Zilberman Gallery Archive

ART CITIES:Istanbul-Eşref Yıldırım

Eşref Yıldırım’s work takes inspiration from media representations that suggest a critique of power structures and social taboos shaping society. He focuses …

Aka Chio, HER, Exhibition view, Aka Chio, ZZHK Gallery-Hong Kong, 2017, Courtesy ZZHK Gallery

ART CITIES:Hong Kong-Aka Chio

Born in Macau, Aka Chio graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2008 with an associate’s degree in design. She lives …