Jell-O Presidents

Forty-four American gelatinous heads of state by Henry Hargreaves

Just in time for the November elections, Kiwi artist Henry Hargreaves is releasing a series of presidential portraits composed of carefully molded Jell-O. The photographer—previously featured on CH for his book on 3D breasts and his images of deep-fried gadgets—used the color palette of the US flag to indicate miscellaneous information within the portraits. A comical take on the dominant topic of conversation, the collection …

Nightmares of Halloweens Past

Artist Gary Baseman previews his "freaky" vintage photo collection going on display

Gary Baseman‘s work merges his life journey and family history with colorful pop images from his boundless imagination. Exploring the almost overwhelming amount of past and present projects in his studio, it’s becomes clear that Baseman truly loves Halloween. This weekend at KK Gallery in Los Angeles, the newest gallery space from KesselsKramer, Baseman will be sharing some of his beloved vintage photographs of costumed …

Bedlam at the Old Vic Tunnels

Steve Lazarides and HTC host an underground exhibition of insane "outsider art"

While some believe London’s infamous Bethlem Royal Hospital to have shuttered years ago, it is, in fact, still open. Gallerist Steve Lazarides gave us a tour of his latest show deep under London’s streets, taking an artistic evocation of the famous London insane asylum, which does indeed seem unnervingly alive, in the dark, dank spaces of the Old Vic Tunnels. Lazarides’ latest show, called “Bedlam,” …