CH25: Alex Kalman

Mmuseumm is a tiny museum in Manhattan that’s redefining galleries

On the surface, Alex Kalman might seem like an unlikely candidate for the CH25 list of those designing the future. Mmuseumm, the Lilliputian “modern natural history museum” that he co-founded in 2012—with exhibits like potato-chip bags from around the world and moss—appears to be little more than an eccentric pet project. Looking a little deeper however, reveals that the concept disrupts museums themselves and has …

2015 SELECT Contemporary Art Fair, NYC

From large-scale LED light installations to bold oil-on-canvas works, this Frieze Week show has a lot to offer

by Jeffrey Keefe Now in its fourth year, SELECT Contemporary Art Fair (on now through 17 May 2015) is one of the fastest growing events to emerge amidst NYC’s widely praised Frieze Week. Since its inception, SELECT has provided a platform for galleries to market mostly emerging artists, while also devising new and unusual ways to showcase and initiate work. It’s been a welcome addition …

See Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe

If you’ve seen Frida Kahlo’s artwork then you’re mostly likely familiar with her distinct, signature style. After she passed away in 1954, Kahlo’s wardrobe was locked away by husband Diego Rivera and declared it not to be opened again until 15 years after he died. Her closet was finally cracked open and photographer Ishiuchi Miyako was there to capture it all. Images of her classic …