Artist Nino Sarabutra

See how one Thai sculptor takes on the growing norms of societal over-indulgence

During our recent venture to Bangkok, we stopped by the home and latest exhibition of Thai artist Nino Sarabutra. Sarabutra showed us her portfolio of work, mostly consisting of porcelain sculptures, that lives throughout her house and garden. Sarabutra then guided us through the ideas behind her exhibit “What Are We Drinking?” in which she challenges social norms of consumption with her porcelain, glass and …

Handmade Paper Artworks by B. Wurtz

Two and three dimensional artworks touching upon basic human need

To best understand New York artist B. Wurtz‘s latest exhibition “Works in Handmade Paper,” attendees should first consider its venue: Dieu Donné. The gallery happens to be the premiere facility for “collaborative creation of contemporary art using the process of hand paper-making.” Founded in 1976, the venue is the site of a paper studio that hosts artistic residencies and an archive of work from their …

NGV Art Book Fair 2015: Highlights

From glossy publications to lo-fi zines and artwork galore, our favorite finds at the inaugural event

by Sinead Stubbins Melbourne, Australia is a city bursting at the seams with independent publishers, arts organizations and zine-makers, so it was only a matter of time that it hosted its own Art Book Fair. Orchestrated by the National Gallery of Victoria, the fair celebrates all realms of art, architecture and design with a diverse program that represented local and international participants alike. Publishers, writers, …