Transformazium Benefit Art Show

by Ariston Anderson Like many post-industrial cities in America, a loss of factory jobs in Braddock, Pennsylvania has led to urban flight. Calling themselves To raise funds for their mission, the artists have launched a fundraiser art show, "Art Makes Eye Contact," this week in Brooklyn (see info below). Judging by the strength of the work collected, it's no secret they've got some artist friends …

Chris Mendoza: Daily Habits

by Mendoza has shown his work at the Museo de Arte San Juan, White Box Gallery, the Transport Gallery and Dyezu-Exp Gallery. He is also a member of the dynamic Barnstormers artist collective that includes Swoon, David Ellis and José Parlá who come together to create large-scale murals, films and performances, in addition to their solitary accomplishments. Daily Habits Through 15 November 2008 Joshua Liner …

Tomas Kral: Upgrade Series

Applying traditional glass cutting techniques and gold labels to industrial bottles and jars for his recent project called "Upgrade," the young Slovakian designer Tomas Kral, a recent graduate from Ecal (Lausanne's University of Art and Design), is becoming a talent to be reckoned with. Similar to Tord Boontje's transGlass series for Artecnica — everyday wine and beer bottles given new life through cutting and etching …