ArtBo + 43SNA: Material Focus

Interesting uses of media across a variety of works at the Colombian art fairs

While our first look at the works found among Colombia’s ArtBo and 43SNA art fairs explored the underlying focus on a collective humanity among South American artists and galleries, our next look studies some of the interesting uses of material. From a motorcycle sound installation to a guileful zoetrope, the works below are a few of the standouts from many cleverly executed, material-focused pieces found …

The Macallan Masters of Photography: Elliott Erwitt Edition

A conversation with the renowned photographer on whisky and his medium

The Macallan Masters of Photography projects have generated fruitful collaborations. In the first three iterations Annie Leibovitz, Albert Watson and Rankin explored the themes and culture of the famed whisky distillery with images focused on mystery, fashion and whisky-making. Now Elliot Erwitt—known as a master of capturing the decisive moment—turns his lens to document his “Great Scottish Adventure.” For this project the lens was a …

People Blocks by Andy Rementer and Case Studyo

Philadelphia-based artist and a Belgium-based collective join forces for this set of ultra-colorful wooden figures

Philadelphia-based illustrator Andy Rementer is the latest artist to team up with Belgium-based serial collaborators Case Studyo to create super-colorful, limited edition artworks called People Blocks. Case Studyo has previously collaborated with the likes of Ed Templeton, Parra, Kevin Lyons, Steve “ESPO” Powers and Friends With You to create new artworks, and this particular partnership with Rementer has resulted in a series of handmade and …