1. Basquiat’s Unseen Work After a year of record breaking sales at Gagosian Gallery, the public’s voracious appetite for the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is undeniable. In the wake of this recent rush, his former girlfriend Alexis Alder has come forward with a treasure trove of unseen works that she amassed over their year-long relationship. The collection includes the walls of her apartment, which Basquiat …
In his fight for freedom of expression, Ai Weiwei’s words are his ammunition. And fortunately, the controversial Chinese artist wields intellectual commentary with the voracity of a machine gun. For those who share his sentiments about the synonymity of art and activism, the new book “Weiwei-isms” is like having a nuclear arsenal of critical thinking right in your back pocket. For Weiwei, “Everything is art. …
Tuesday Jake Burton announced the end of an era with the laying to rest of “The Program” brands—Forum, Special Blend, Four Square. Stated as a strategic move for the big B, much of the snowboard industry felt the impact as team riders and brand employees were left in the dust by mid week. To keep the brand alive some good-willing social media supporters started #giveFORUMtoPETER, …
