Ryan McGinness: Aesthetic Comfort and No Sin/No Future

It's likely that Ryan McGinness doesn't need the help of his benefactress and art-loving fashion designer Agnès b. anymore, but we have a feeling the skateboarder from Virginia Beach isn't the type to forget where he came from no matter how successful he is today, both in his stomping ground of New York and worldwide. While many critics compare his ability to blur the lines …

Stacey Steers: Phantom Canyon

Phantom Canyon Opening reception: 15 January 2009, 6-8pm 8 January 2009-7 February 2009 ClampArt 521-531 West 25th Street New York, NY 10011 map tel. +1 646 230 0020

Best of CH 2008: Top Five Art Shows

by Ariston Anderson The year brought a wealth of art shows that transcended the average gallery night of wine, cheese and browsing into full-on events. Below our top five faves that made the Cool Hunting cut by consistently inviting the spectator to become a participant in the work. Bansky: The Village Pet Store With rat murals across the city and animatronic fast food pets, Bansky’s …