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Art MarketJosie Thaddeus JohnsPhoto by @mariasantosphotography. Courtesy of Ibiza Contemporary Art.It was a typical Ibiza scene: a DJ playing upbeat lounge music, beautiful, happy people in bohemian attire dancing and drinking cocktails from super cool bartenders. No, this wasn’t a beach club; instead, we were at an art fair. At the third edition of the contemporary art fair, Ibiza Contemporary Art Fair (CAN), held at the FECOEV event space, you can forget the usual art fair atmosphere of suits, handshakes and formal manners. Part of the attraction here for visitors and galleries is the relaxed social scene. The event, open…
June 28, 2024 at 7:31 PMpass Phillips, ChristieAs the London summer auction season continues, Phillips’ Modern and Contemporary Art Evening and Day sales achieved a combined £13 million ($16.5 million), led by George Condo’s Green and purple head composition (2018), sold for £1 million (US$1.28 million). The current record for a condo is HK$53.15 million (US$6.85 million), sold by Force Field (2010) will be exhibited at Christie’s Hong Kong in 2020.Meanwhile, Christie’s post-war sales totaled £10.36 million ($13.1 million), led by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s 5 a.m., Cadiz (2009) was the top lot, selling for £567,000 ($729,420). Yiadom-Boakye’s work was also one…
Finn O’Hara, a British-born photographer now based in Toronto, has taken a series of photographs documenting bird banding at Long Point Bird Observatory. Bird banding is a technique for studying and identifying birds. To track individual birds, scientists use mist nets to capture the birds and tie aluminum bands (with a unique set of numbers) to the legs after capture. For this series of photographs, O’Hara worked with Birdlife Canada. Long Point Bird Observatory is known for its gatherings of migratory birds and remains the most successful bird banding station in Canada, having banded 1,072,981 birds from 296 species since…
Artist James Jean’s solo exhibition explores the complex dynamics between tradition and personal experience (previously shown here ). James is known for his collaborations with global entities such as Prada and BTS, and is also the creative force behind Oscar-winning film posters, e.g. Everything happens at the same time, The Shape of Waterr, and PinocchioCICA Vancouver will be exhibiting James’ new work for the first time in Canada. This is also his first North American exhibition in over a decade! Born in Taipei, raised in New Jersey, and currently working in Tokyo and Los Angeles, James speaks to complex notions…
Illustrator Noopur Choksi creates a body of work that depicts the parallels between femininity and forms and patterns found in nature. Originally from India, Choksi currently resides in Baltimore. She studied Graphic Design at the National Academy of Design and recently received her MFA in Illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work seeks to externalize the often intangible emotional context of her work. She strives to create visuals that challenge perception and offer multiple layers of interpretation. “The Nature of Being” explores the interplay between individuality, social structures, and the natural world: “At its core, it…
Photographer Megan Reilly was born on Staten Island, grew up in the Hudson Valley, and graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and photography. Her series, “A Deal with God,” is an introspective photo essay reflecting on themes such as childhood, religion, lesbianism, and learning how to grow into a woman: “As a child, my first memories and understanding of life began with the events of 9/11. The camera lens acted like a microscope, allowing me to privately question the conservative American belief system I was a part of. In retrospect, this…
This is the latest work by Korean-born, Los Angeles-based artist So Youn Lee (who has previously exhibited here). Known for her ethereal, dreamlike aesthetic, Lee’s work revolves around a genderless character named Mango, who embodies the essence of human wonder. This character and other mysterious figures in her work are inspired by human desires and qualities, from the cute and angelic to the bizarre and weird. Her latest exhibition with Hashimoto Contemporary explores the journey of feeling alien and finding a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar environment. In Anomaly, Lee presents a group of anomalous creatures navigating a fantastical…
A selection of paintings by British artist Katie Hackett. Hackett completed a BA in Communication Design and Film at Central Saint Martins and is currently studying for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. Her practice delves into the intricate and mysterious elements of the natural world. Drawing on distant memories, sounds and places, Hackett reconstructs landscapes to create new worlds that lie at the edge of reality. The poetic scenes sometimes suggest that time stands still; other times, the subject floats freely and forms emerge. Each painting encapsulates the essence of the environments that have shaped…