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C-Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art, Phaidon Publiations

ΒΟΟΚ:Vitamin C,Phaidon Publications

In recent years there has been a change in the perception of clay and ceramics, now appreciated and consolidated within the tradition of “fine art”, as opposed to as “craft”.  “Vitamin C: Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art” by Phaidon Publiations celebrates the revival of clay as a material for …

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 …

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 …

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 …