Art Basel 2013: Light and Fire

This year's Swiss edition illuminates vibrant sculptures of filtered glass, mirrors and more

Like moths to flame, light art—and its use within, and as a complement to, sculpture—attracted the attention of many visitors at this year’s 44th edition of Art Basel. Lamp-like orbs and rods, shadow art and even live fire mesmerized spectators. The use of light isn’t new to the art world, but the following artists utilized it with vibrance; morphing shape, perspective and color. Once again, …

The Joint Project, Nashville

Vintage cars and rock'n'roll in the Motor City's pop-up exhibition "Sensual Steel"

Nashville may be famously known as Music City, but a new event is helping to raise the presence of visual arts in the city.Joint Project is the brainchild of independent curator Susan Sherrick and social media consultant Libby Callaway.The project, which is now in its second edition, rallies together local and national artists to bring fresh artwork to Nashville.The Joint’s happenings operate around a theme …

Max Hazan’s 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

The former airplane and boat builder's artistic take on custom motorcycle design

With a background in building airplanes, boats and even custom furniture, Max Hazan has an endless list of references to pull inspiration and ideas from. Through this varied experience Hazan has found motorcycles to be his be all and end all in terms of artistic medium. Using a range of materials, Hazan’s custom designs achieve a beautiful balance between mechanical art and functional machine. A …