‘Permanent Transformation of a Magician in Ant’

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‘Permanent Transformation of a Magician in Ant’ by Valerio Nicolai @ Treti Galaxie, Turin, Italy

Valerio Nicolai’s instillation at the Treti Galaxie, in Turin Italy pushes the boundary of visceral composition and structure.  The exhibition lasts from March 15th to March 22nd of this year. Valerio’s unique concept allows patrons to become an integral part of the instillation, and at the same time assume themselves as compositional pieces while live birds (the intended viewers) buzz around overhead.  To assume a perspective far removed from the human likeness, the patrons consider a broader point a view as neither the birds nor humans cohabitating the space can truly understand each other’s experience. Esthetically the instillation is beautiful; the space is painted with cool hues of pastels and natural colors, but it is the psychological aspect that has us most excited. You can check out another write up on this exhibition, as well as the artist’s Tumblr site referenced below.

 

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Things We Like: Maira Kalman

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(Images Courtesy of Liz Ligon)

Courtesy of Coolhunting.com, artist Maira Kalman‘s work is seen on public display at the newly relocated Union Square Cafe in New York. Maria Kalman was invited to create work on the façade after the 30 year old “landmark” relocated to its new location while under construction. Apparently this is not the first time Kalman has done work for the owner of the Union Square Cafe; years back she collaborated with owner Michael Pollan for his Foodrules book.  Link below to article and Kalman’s website.

Artist Maira Kalman’s Union Square Cafe Illustrations

http://www.mairakalman.com/

 

Things We Like: A History of Graph Paper by John Houck

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A History of Graph Paper by John Houck

Los Angeles artist John Houck’s 2015 series A History of Graph Paper  on display at the MOMA group show “Ocean of Images: New Photography 2015.” John Houck uses everyday objects in conjunction with different graph papers to create unique textures and compositions. Houck’s approach to color relationships, texture, and layering is quite unconventional and inspiring. Check out a full write up about this show at link below.

http://trendland.com/a-history-of-graph-paper-by-john-houck/