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KAWS “Down Time” Exhibition @ High Museum of Art | Preview

Brooklyn-based artist and ”subculture hero,” Brian Donnelly, a.k.a. KAWS, moves on to this next stop the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. His upcoming exhibition “Down Time” will feature a “22-foot-high, site-specific mural where visitors are invited to watch the street-turned contemporary-artist paint live over the course of a week in early February. Other highlights will include a 24-foot-long triptych hung in the museum’s Robinson Atrium, In addition, a gallery installation of paintings, drawings and sculpture will feature a grid of 27 tondo paintings, each 40 inches in diameter, and of course his monumental Companion sculpture.

KAWS enlists the seemingly incongruent techniques of pop art, toy-making, graffiti, product design, and sculpture to create a body of work that is at once universal and provocative, disconcerting and delightful. This will be the first-ever exhibition for KAWS in Atlanta. The High Museum of Art has also notably added one of the signature KAWS paintings to its permanent collection. The program starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, as part of the High’s Conversations with Contemporary Artists lecture series, while the official opening is on Saturday, February 18th, 2012.

High Museum of Art | 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 - United States

Down Time Exhibition Dates | Saturday, February 18th - Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Source: High Museum of Art, Arrested Motion

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K.olin Tribu Porcelain Art Toys

For the past two years, K.olin tribu has been working their magic with sculptural art toys in limited-edition porcelain runs of popular and in many cases iconic figures. The brand was founded by art toy collector Matthieu Dutheil in 2009, ever since K.Olin Tribu mergres the modern influences of graffiti, comics, and fashion with the classical tradition and craftsmanship of Limoges porcelain. K.Olin Tribu derives its name from Kaolin, a white clay mineral, also known as kaolin in French or china clay; while Tribu means tribe in French.

Of course, in this case the classical luxurious Limoges porcelain looks beyond its classic use of fine tableware as it is transformed in the hands of French graffiti artist Steph Cop, Frank Kozik, and artist Ron English, only to add Nathan Jurevicius to the list. Production at K.Olin Tribu is overseen by the artists and expert artisans; each figure is cast by hand and undergoes a scrutinizing procedure to ensure the finest quality in their superior designs.

Collaborations of the brand include such with French graffiti artist Steph Cop who has designed Aro – an iconic figure symbolizing Cop’s character that has evolved over the years and has undergone various transformations; Aro is a cult figure in the French Urban Vinyl scene.

On the other hand world renown artist Frank Kozik has collaborated on two K.Olin Tribu pieces – the Potammus Anarchy, a little hippo which takes on another dimension, a piece which will delight connoisseurs of Frank Kozik as well as all those who love beautiful objects. And the Ludwig Van Bust, which came in a super-limited edition of only 12 pieces, a truly iconic piece in my opinion, both for the brand and for Kozik. While Ron English tops off the collection with his iconic McSupersized figure…

Undoubtedly K.Olin Tribu takes pride in the knowledge, the craft, as well as the luxurious porcelain material. K.Olin constantly strives for the best collaborations as they continue to expand their range of porcelain objects for collectors and hope to introduce new generations to the charm, prestige, and luxury of fine French craftsmanship.

And now, the big, rhetorical question: To PLAY or to disPLAY?

Image copyrights | source: K.olin tribu

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HUF x DLX x Haroshi – Complete Artwork

As we told you earlier this week Haroshi’s works will be on display for public viewing Sunday, January 8, 2012, at HUF Headquarters. So if you are in the LA area make sure to stop by. For those of you who aren’t anywhere near - don’t worry as we’ve got images of the complete artwork series. Japanese artist Haroshi has partnered with HUF and Bay Area-based skateboard distributor DLX Distribution on a collaboration that incorporates the clean design aesthetic of HUF, the raw, street-skating principles of DLX, and a combination of both elements represented through the artwork of Haroshi.

“Haroshi is a self-taught artist born in 1978 and currently based out of Tokyo, Japan. Combining years of experience as a jewelry craftsman with his long-time passion for skateboarding, Haroshi has developed a unique ability to salvage and hand-carve stacks of used skateboard decks into extraordinary three-dimensional wooden sculptures. Juxtaposing the rough, worn rails of the used decks with the polished forms of their finished product, Haroshi demonstrates an uncanny capability to create ‘beauty out of destruction.’”

The sculptures in the collaboration are crafted from recycled skateboard decks. They are absolutely stunning, colorful and we love how the form and the finishing are immaculate - just incredible. The collaboration comprises of six sculptures which are made of skateboard decks (plywood).

HUF Headquarters: 545 S Clarence St., Los Angeles, CA, 90033 - USA.

image copyrights | source: HUF Worldwide

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The Porcelain Bunniguru Edition | K.olin tribu

To kick off the new year, K.olin tribu has designed a new toy sculpture ’The Porcelain Bunniguru Edition’; by Nathan Jurevicius. This piece is a reproduction of important figures in scary girl; made of Limoges porcelain and white enmeshing, each piece is handcrafted in France. Each piece is made with the utmost care to ensure flawless production. ‘The Porcelain Bunniguru Edition’ comes in a limited edition of 50 pieces, with each piece being numbered. The Porcelain Bunniguru comes packaged in a recycled cardboard box with screen prints from environmentally friendly water-based ink; the timing of the parts will be made with wood fiber.

‘The Porcelain Bunniguru Edition’ is 7.87 inches (20cm) tall and retails at 270 Euros TTC/ 225 Euros for customers outside France (approximately USD $290). There will be a pre-sale on the Porcelain Bunniguru on Saturday, January 7th, 2012 @ 18 PM local time (FRANCE).

K.olin is very proud about this collaboration with Nathan Jurevicius on this beautiful project. We can only agree with K.olin and we have to admit that it’s one of the most eye-catching toys we’ve seen…the Limoge makes this toy an uber-luxe art toy, so elegant, and stylish. Hence, we shall not forget that porcelain as a material symbolizes luxury and refinement, and attracts collectors of unique pieces.

So hurry up and order yours as we’re pretty sure there won’t be enough for everyone!

about K.Olin Tribu | The figurines issued by K.Olin Tribu are made and decorated in Limoges, and therefore they benefit from the official label Porcelaine de Limoges, France. The brand was founded in 2009 by Matthieu Dutheil, a passionate collector of Art Toys, who decided to provide an alternative to the production of sculptures. Dutheil has brought porcelain to the creative worlds of graphic designers, illustrators and artists and allows a new approach to decorative figurines, whether in limited editions or as unique pieces. K.Olin Tribu is based in Limoges (France) but its reach is worldwide, with the involvement of artists from the world of graffiti, Street Art and Art.

The figurines issued by K.Olin Tribu are made and decorated in Limoges, and therefore they benefit from the official label Porcelaine de Limoges, France.

about nathan jurevicius | nathan jurevicius is an Australian artist working in a variety of media including illustration, designer toys, online games and animation. He is best known for his Scarygirl brand.In 2004 Oscar winning producer Sophie Byrne of Passion Pictures (best known for its Gorillaz music clips) optioned Scarygirl.

image copyrights: K.Olin Tribu | source: Press Release

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HUF x DLX x Haroshi Exhibition

HUF will be hosting an opening reception for the release of the upcoming HUF x Haroshi x DLX collaboration on Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 7PM – 11PM. The event will include an exhibition of six original works by Haroshi created for the collaboration as well as a live performance by Tommy Guerrero. All collaboration products will be available for purchase at the event, too. This is definitely something worth checking out if you’re in the area.

HUF x DLX x Haroshi |Saturday, January 7, 2012 | 7PM - 11PM | 545 S. Clarence St., Los Angeles, California - 90033.

source: HUF Worldwide

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Banksy ‘Fallen Soldier’ Sculpture

Following last week’s presentation of Cardinal Sin sculpture at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, and the update of his recent website, British artist Banksy presents yet another sculpture this holiday season. The street artist has recently created this indoor sculptural piece, entitled ‘Fallen Soldier’. The sculptural piece features a classic marble sculpture of a Roman soldier, fallen to the ground and shattered, alongside a modern yellow sign that reads: “Caution, Wet Floor”. At the moment there is no comment about where this piece will be displayed, but we would like to hear your thoughts on the concept of Banksy’s ‘Fallen Soldier’ Sculpture.

photography copyrights | source: Banksy

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Trending | Skull Sculptures

Creepy, intricate skull sculptures is what we’re trending today. Artists such as Damien Hirst, Mark Kilner, Katsuyo Aoki, Jim Skull, Scott Campbell, and Subodh Gupta have focused some or most of their work on creating skull sculptures. A variety of mediums and materials were used to create these skulls; skulls full of expression and full of artistic as well as social meanings.

Image Credits: Damien Hirst, Cornucopia | image via suite101

Image Credits: Glass Skull Sculpture by Kosta boda | (C) Kosta Boda

Image Credits: Happy Head with base, Damien Hirst| image via artificial gallery

Image Credits: For the Love of God, Damien Hirst | image via artificial gallery

Image Credits: Pillhead Numbskull, Mark Kilner | image via flickr

Image Credits: Predictive Dream, Katsuyo Aoki | (C) Katsuyo Aoki

Image Credits: The Skull Beneath the Skin, Damien Hirst 2005| image via artificial gallery

Image Credits: Typoe Confetti Death 2010 Spray Can Caps, Human Skull Replica | image via Spinello Projects

Image Credits: Jim Skull Sculpture | (C) Jim Skull

Image Credits: Subodh Gupta – Very Hungry God | (C) N/A

Image Credits: The Dollar Bill Skull Sculpture, Scott Campbell| (C) Scott Campbell

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“Brothers of the Weird” @ Cooper Cole Gallery

Todd “REAS” James, Devin Flynn, Ian Flynn, Billy Grant, and Joe Grillo have headed up north to Cooper Cole Gallery (formerly Show & Tell Gallery), for the group exhibition “Brothers of Weird.” The artists in this show are brothers in art, connected by psychedelic images, Saturday morning cartoons, graffiti, breakfast cereal, florescent drips, and the spirit of coloring outside the lines. Brothers of the Weird is the first time grouping these artists together to show paintings, drawings, and sculpture. This group show marked the inaugural exhibition at COOPER COLE and will be on display till January 22, 2012.

Cooper Cole Gallery| November 25, 2011 - January 22, 2012 | 1161 Dundas Street West - Toronto, ON M6J 1X3 , Canada

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Paul Insect | Triptease Revue @ Post No Bills

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Paul Insect | Triptease Revue @ Post No Bills

Recently, UK-based street artist Paul Insect debuted his first major U.S. solo exhibition at Venice’s Post No Bills Gallery. The exhibition featured a large collection of original art on paper as well as exclusive limited edition prints. The exhibit combined concepts ranging from voyeurism to the political scene. Among the show’s highlights was an installation featuring an enclosed box filled with holes in which one could peep through and watch a visual montage mixing footage of the UK-based artist and risque adult content. Another piece of artwork which drew our attention was a selection of rare musical sheets painted over with illustrations of portrait-like designs in a pop art manner.

To commemorate the opening the artist signed special invites which were created with the use of a late 1800′s print machine and were handed out to the first 20 visitors. Additionally, you can purchase prints of the artist through Post No Bills here.

Photo credit: ©Carlos Gonzalez | Source: Arrested Motion

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Kelsey Brookes – “Desires of the Soul” @ The Outsiders

San Diego based artist Kelsey Brookes has been creating artwork for the last six years after having previously attempted a career in microbiology. Since his first appearance in 2005, the talented artist has been expanding his repertoire to encompass album artwork for various musicians. After six years of hard work, Brookes has created a new body of works - 30 new paintings, 13 sculptures, drawings, illustrations and more for his solo show “Desires of the Soul”. Desires of the Sould is set to open on November 3rd at The Outsiders in London.

More shots of work for the show from Kelsey’s studio after the jump…

images via | source: Arrested Motion

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Nike Dog Sculptures @Beams

BEAMS online shop is selling these amazing Nike Dog sculptures by English designer Vinti Andrews. Andrews is usually known for her reconstructive design techniques; she has constructed this new series of custom dogs made out of classic Nike sneakers including Air Force 180s, Air Max 1s and Dunk Lows. Undoubtedly the sneaker-subculture is growing in breadth and sophistication and we’re seeing more and more or art inspired kicks. The Nike Dog in several iterations is adorned with a spiked necklace and a heavy duty walking chain. Beware however as these dogs might do just the opposite and lure the robbers in! LOL!

Image Credits: Nike Dog Sculptures @Beams by Vinti Andrews | (C) Beams

source: BEAMS

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Jeff Canham x The Standard Hotel “A Graphic Alphabet”

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Trending | Weired Architecture

Trending architecture, and more specifically weired architectural designs and forms. We have collected for you some of the world’s most unusual architecture. Weired forms, strange buildings, which provokingly stand boldly among the rest. However, in no case are we judging whether the architecture is good or bad, the decision is yours; we just consider them weired. And we cannot help but wonder does the form meet the function? So indulge yourself into what we consider as weired architectural designs, and trust me there will be more buildings in a future post!

Image Credits: Mind House - Barcelona, Spain | image via flickr angelocesare

Image Credits: The Crooked House - Sopot, Poland| image via akademifantasia.org

Image Credits: Stone House - Guimaraes, Portugal| (C) Feliciano Guimaraes

Image Credits: Lotus Temple - Delhi, India | image via tahtonka.com

Image Credits: Lotus Temple - Delhi, India | (C) Rajesh Kumar Rajput

Image Credits: Lotus Temple - Delhi, India | image via homedit.com

Image Credits: Cathedral of Brasilia - Brazil| image via art.com

Image Credits: Cathedral of Brasilia - Brazil| image via southvoyage.com

Image Credits: Atomium - Brussels, Belgium| image via unusualarchitecture.com

Image Credits: Kansas City Library - Missouri, USA| image via strangebuildings.com

Image Credits: Nautilus House - Mexico City, Mexico| image via strangebuildings.com

Image Credits: National Theater Beijing, China| image via strangebuildings.com

Image Credits: Conch Shell House - Isla Mujeres, Mexico| image via strangebuildings.com

Image Credits: House Attack - Vienna, Austria | (C) Dom Dada

Image Credits: Cubic Houses (Kubus woningen) - Rotterdam, Netherlands| (C) Mr J Photography

Image Credits: Cubic Houses (Kubus woningen) - Rotterdam, Netherlands| image via offbeatearth.com

Image Credits: Wonderworks - Pigeon Forge, TN, USA| image via readbubble.com

Image Credits: Wonderworks - Pigeon Forge, TN, USA| image via strangebuildings.com

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PULSE Los Angeles ’11 | Jen Stark @ Show & Tell Gallery

A few days back we presented Preview: PULSE Los Angeles ’11 - Joshua Liner Gallery; PULSE is getting ready for its big reveal in Los Angeles next weekend, running from September 30 to October 3. Jen Stark will be present at the inaugural Southern California iteration of the increasingly exciting contemporary art fair. Exhibiting with Toronto-based Shows & Tell Gallery, Stark will unveil a strong selection of her signature mixed-media works, primarily brand new pieces with an old one or two in the mix. Stark was born in Miami, Florida. Her work typically focuses on using hand cut, acid-free paper sculpture to create works that play with ideas about replication and infinity. Her pieces are often colorful, and oddly reminiscent of optical illusions.

Image Credits: PULSE Los Angeles ’11 | Jen Stark @ Show & Tell Gallery | via arrested motion

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REALITY BITES Exhibition Recap @ POST NO BILLS

POST NO BILLS in Venice Beach, California hosted a new exhibition titled REALITY BITES in its Venice Beach based print shop. The show features hundreds in attendance supporting the launch of the print shop’s new webstore and blog. Exclusive new limited edition prints and hand-finished multiples by seven US based artists, each of which continue to defy categorization: Borf, Brett Amory, Kelsey Brookes, Mark Jenkins, Morley, Ravi Zupa & Sage Vaughn. Thw show runs through October 2, head over to Venice Beach to grab the limited-edition art before they’re gone.

POST NO BILLS // 1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd., - Venice Beach, CA 90291 // United States