Farleys Barn Gallery is worth a visit. In addition to the Gallery's politically-charged contemporary art exhibitions visitors can indulge in a bit of art history by taking a tour of Farleys Farm House. Formerly home to Roland Penrose, Lee Miller and their son, Anthony, the House boasts a an impressive collection of modern art. … [Read more...]
Born on July 28, 1887, Marcel Duchamp, the father of conceptual art is also associated with groundbreaking 20th century avant garde art movements such as Cubism, Fauvism, Dadaism and Surrealism. Most famous for his urinal, Fountain, which he re-contextualised by popping it atop a plinth and placing it within a gallery, Duchamp playfully mocked the art world and stirred enormous controversy whilst … [Read more...]
Check out Absolut Blank and see what happens when vodka mixes with art. … [Read more...]
Exhibition Dates: 7 June - 25 September 2011 The current exhibition, Ostalgia at the New Museum in NYC brings together over fifty artists from twenty countries across Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics. Their works represent interpretations of life under the Communism regime in comparison with newly formed post-Soviet countries and constitutions. The title of the show is derived … [Read more...]
The show Jake or Dinos Chapman, currently on at both White Cube galleries in London is comprised of two separate exhibitions, one at the Hoxton Square location and the other at Mason's Yard. The catch, and there is always a catch when it comes to these two pranksters, is that the brothers kept their work a secret from each other until it was installed. Thus, each show is a bit different and … [Read more...]
British realist painter, Lucian Freud died at his home in London this week at the ripe old age of 88. To say that he was dedicated to realism is an understatement, Freud's work captured the 'real' to such an extent that his images go beyond the borders of the grotesque. Perhaps, he was subconsciously tapping into the ego and the id of his characters as influenced from his grandfather, Sigmund … [Read more...]
Check out Mike Nelson's installation at the British Pavilion. … [Read more...]
The Polaroid may be a thing of the past but German photographer Stefanie Schneider captures the nostalgia of photographed memories by using exposed film from the once undeniably trendy camera. In her upcoming solo exhibition, ‘California Dreaming’ at Rollo Contemporary Art, Schneider evokes a cinematic quality not only by enlarging the photographs but also by using the sunlit California … [Read more...]
The search for great Mexican food in London is over. Wahaca, a chain of market-style Mexican eateries, seems to popping up all over the city. Service is friendly, atmosphere is … [Read More...]
My anniversary lunch at the Skylon restaurant, located on the third floor of London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank, proved to be as elegant and delicious as … [Read More...]
John D'Agostino: Empire of Glass This month ArtSmacked is showcasing the work of New York-based artist John D'Agostino. The online show features a selection of works from his ongoing Empire of Glass project followed by the artist’s … [Go to Gallery...]
The Museum of Modern Art, NYC (MoMA) is celebrating the year 1913, a momentous year for modern art. To commemorate the centennial the museum will be featuring a series of videos highlighting important 1913 works from their collection alongside … [Watch Video...]
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