Agence de Voyage

British artist Tim Braden's first solo show evokes the dreamy spirit of travel

Tim Braden‘s first solo show at Ambach and Rice gallery in LA is like a dreamy, nostalgic trip to somewhere that’s always sunny. Aptly named “Agence de Voyage” or “Travel Agency,” the British artist uses friends’ snapshots to create paintings as a sort of casual anthropological study. The locations in Braden’s paintings are familiar but elusive. The work creates an intense longing for travel, rather …

Cool Hunting Rough Cut: The Bentley Blower in NYC

A wild drive through NYC in a classic 1930s Bentley

When our friends at Bentley Motors hit us up with the chance to go for a spin in the super charged 1930 Bentley Blower around New York City we grabbed our camera and headed for a cruise. The Blower, brought over from England for a little tour in the States, is a true classic head turner. Capable of speeds up to 100mph, taking this $6-8 …

Heri, Hodie, Cras

Graffiti styling, religious symbolism and Afro-Brazilian influences from Stephan Doitschinoff

The son of an Evangelical minister, Stephan Doitschinoff is a Brazilian artist with a penchant for religious iconography and bright graphic styling. His scope includes installation and video, though Doitschinoff is perhaps best known for his paintings and public works. Opening tonight, “Herie, Hodie, Cras” (Latin for “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”) is a solo exhibition at Gestalten Space in Berlin that presents new work in conjunction …