Miami Art Week 2013: Dove Allouche: Amidst the bustle of Art Basel, we find a soothing series of photographs made with lavender

Miami Art Week 2013: Dove Allouche


As part of Art Basel’s “Positions” program, selected galleries are invited to present the work of a single artist. As part of this year’s program, Parisian gallery Gaudel de…

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Kustaa Saksi: Hypnopompic: Abstract tapestries inspired by migraine-induced hallucinations and half-dream states

Kustaa Saksi: Hypnopompic


The way one sees the world informs their representation of it. This is true in all forms of expression—but especially in visual arts. Health ailments (from the severe to the commonplace) have oft-influenced the work of great artists. Amsterdam-based Finnish artist …

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Four Young Art Galleries: A selection of burgeoning, French-related spaces that aim to shake up the art scene

Four Young Art Galleries


At Paris’ Slick Art Fair in October, CH discovered the work of several young galleries that reflect the ever-evolving nature of the industry. Beyond the traditional role of representing artists, their more proactive approach leads them…

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Travis Louie: Strange Discoveries: The master creature conjurer and visual storyteller brings his strange new characters to Los Angeles

Travis Louie: Strange Discoveries


In Travis Louie’s imaginary world strange creatures and humans exist side-by-side—and are even sometimes morphed together into one. While much of his work offers a fictional recreation of the Continue Reading…

Bob Mizer & Tom of Finland at MOCA: A retrospective on the work of two of the most influential figures in post-war homoerotic art

Bob Mizer & Tom of Finland at MOCA


Tomorrow, 2 November, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) will unveil Bob Mizer & Tom of Finland, an exhibition profiling the works of );…

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Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain 2013: For its 40th edition, the international art fair shows a young and daring spirit, with plenty of surprises

Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain 2013


The 2013 Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (FIAC) party starts right at the entrance. Immediately, visitors are faced with the impressive and imposing, nearly seven meters tall “Iron tree,” by controversial Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Pursuing…

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