Chromophilia

Luminous sculpture in David Batchelor's color-centric Rio de Janiero show

Though not quite as spectacular of a juxtapoistion as Murakami’s current show at Versailles, London-based artist and writer David Batchelor’s current exhibition Chromophilia positions his colorful sculptures in the context of the historic Paco Imperial in Rio de Janeiro this month. Once the residence to Portuguese royalty, Paco Imperial now serves as a cultural center showcasing the art work of contemporary artists. Chromophobia, a cultural …

Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art

Wooster Collective founders co-author a new book of the most astounding outlaw street art

Books on street art are as common as taggers who think they’re going to be the next Banksy. So when we heard the elusive artist himself wrote the intro to “Trespass,” a book billing itself as a “A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art,” we decided to take a closer look. Co-authored by Marc and Sara Schiller of the street art site Wooster Collective, among their …

Anoka Faruqee and Marietta Hoferer Exhibit

A bi-coastal gallery's San Francisco location kicks off the fall season with optical illusions

San Francisco’s Hosfelt Gallery kicks off the fall season with the reception of two new exhibits,“The Longest Day of the Year” by Anoka Faruqee and “Drawings” by Marietta Hoferer. Farquee’s show is her third solo exhibit at Hosfelt Gallery featuring a series of her new paintings that she executes freehand with a surprisingly accurate level of precision. Farquee mixes hundreds of colors that delicately blend …