Paralela 2008: From Near and Far

In stark contrast to this year's much-criticized São Paulo Biennial, the concurrently running, off-circuit Paralela '08 "From Near and Far" is a heady alternative for those looking for a more rigorous program than what's being offered inside the Oscar Neimeyer building. With work on display from 61 Brazilian artists from the best galleries in São Paulo—such as Paralela, hosted in the breathtaking space of the …

Faile: Lost in Glimmering Shadows

by Ariston Anderson For London street art fans, the must see-show this week is Lost in Glimmering Shadows Through 16 November 2008 Lazarides Gallery Lilian Baylis Old School Lollard Street London SE11 6PY map

Grant Barnhart: Remember Me When

Drenched in Americana, the paintings of Grant Barnhart show a conflicted view of his home country. In "Remember Me When," the Seattle-based artist adopts scores iconic images from the last century of American culture. Barnhart's twisted reality shows cowboys showered in fireworks and football players tackling horses make appearances, while rodeo pageant girls observe from afar. The inherent nostalgia of these archetypes is palpable, but …