Guns and Ecstasy by Scott Hove

Violence, paranoia and buttercream frosting define the artist's latest solo show

Between wedding cakes bursting with fangs and icing-piped assault rifles, it’s not hard to see why the art of Scott Hove has gained such a strong following. A new exhibition and installation at Spoke Art in San Francisco called “Guns and Ecstasy” looks to cement his reputation of fusing fantasies and nightmares. Playing with social paranoia and our appetite for the absurd, Hove delivers an …

Paris Photo Los Angeles 2013

Rare vintage finds and cocaine compounded imagery at the fair's first US edition

Having established itself as one of the most significant art fairs for collectors, dealers and artists involved in the photographic community, it seemed only natural that Paris Photo would try to extend its influence to a new stateside audience. The fair moved from the City of Lights to the City of Angels, taking up residence in LA’s iconic Paramount Pictures Studios for its first edition, …

2Fik Museum at The Invisible Dog

Iconic works remade in a reflection on identity

Currently on view at The Invisible Dog in Brooklyn, artist 2Fik presents “2Fik Museum,” a collection of photographic works that take inspiration from classical paintings. At first glance the works might seem derivative or even downright gimmicky, but 2Fik is able to elevate the familiar trick to create an earnest dialogue. By raising questions about identity, voyeurism and canonical art, 2Fik’s humorous portraits are something …