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Leo Villareal’s “Interstellar” Generates the Visual and Sensorial Beauty of Code

A seductive and serene feeling pervades the artist's lighting-based artworks on view at NYC's Pace Gallery

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In New York-based artist Leo Villareal‘s new exhibition, Interstellar, the light sculptor captures the cosmos through code as his abstract and ever-moving LED wall installations recall snapshots of the galaxy. Even more impressively, the artworks evoke sensations only felt when standing before something infinite. The show—on view now until 29 April at NYC’s Pace Gallery—continues the artist’s collection of LED displays devised by custom-built software, extending his …

Interview: Jeff Koons on His Exhilarating BMW 8 Series Collaboration and More

A hand-painted celebration of life, energy and mobility from the acclaimed fine artist

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A work of art both inside and out, limited to 99 models worldwide, Jeff Koons‘ custom BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe exudes excitement. Known as The 8 X Jeff Koons, the vehicle incorporates playful hand-painted illustrations—from cartoon-like explosions to charming vapor-thrust clouds—all of which unite to lend the body a sense of animation and acceleration, even when it’s stationary. Inside, premium materials, primary colors and …

Colorful Conflict at Frieze, Felix + Art Los Angeles Contemporary Art Fairs

Six highlights from LA's exemplary week of artistic immersion

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As four art fairs—Frieze Los Angeles, Felix Art Fair, Art Los Angeles Contemporary, and SPRING/BREAK Art Show in (DTLA)—vied for attendee attention in LA, works within each outpost grappled with the role of color. Highlights of this nature were plentiful—crowned by James Turrell‘s exquisite releases at Pace Gallery and Ugo Rondinone‘s “Ten Mountains + One Sun,” both at Frieze—but certain works positioned their aesthetic value …