Wednesday, May 27, 2009

INSIDER PREVIEW: Veilhan in Versailles

Situated from the Place d'Armes to Le Notres formal gardens, artist Xavier Veilhan is preparing for the presentation of his work at the Chateau de Versailles starting September 13th. Known for his grand scale, and his investigation of the 'possibility of representation' the French artist is once again sure to create an exciting statement. Not only will the new works complement the history of the grand palace, but the installation will force audiences to rethink the traditional east/west planning of the estate. This follow-up exhibition to Jeff Koons in 2008 is one not to be missed!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

COLOR CONSCIOUS

Who would have thought color could be so much fun? At the Tate Liverpool's upcoming exhibition, Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today, art enthusiasts and families alike can have a hand interacting with color in ways both new and exciting. Try your luck at color sudoku or make a color code on the magnetic wall while kids play with color blocks on the floor. It's all about access with over 40 artists, such as, Ellsworth Kelly, Gerhard Richter, Yves Klein, and Cory Archangel. Paint the rainbow May 29th through September 13th.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation

In just one week Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation opens at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Celebrating the French luxury brand’s history of creative collaborations the exhibit will highlight the work of Stephen Sprouse, Takashi Murakami and Richard Prince. With archival documents, as well as their art, both Murakami and Prince are expected to be in attendance opening night. The installation is a precursor to the September release of Rizzoli’s Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture book, as well as the 2012 opening of the Frank Gehry designed Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création in Paris. Image courtesy of WWD.

Friday, May 8, 2009

The Brandt Foundation Art Study Center Celebrates Inaugural Exhibition

With the mission of promoting the study of contemporary art and design this weekend marks the opening of the inaugural exhibition at The Brandt Foundation Art Study Center in Greenwich, Connecticut. Designed by Richard Gluckman the center's first show, titled Remembering Henry's Show, Selected Works 1978-2008, references the 1969 Metropolitan Museum of Art's New York Painting and Sculpture 1940–1970 curated by the late Henry Geldzahler. Included are artworks by the likes of Francesco Clemente, Urs Fischer, Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Julian Schnabel, Cindy Sherman and Christopher Wool among others now available for educational purposes. Following the exhibition preview and artist reception this Saturday, May 9th, the center will be open by appointment.

Monday, May 4, 2009

A Psychedelic Affair: Music at MoMA

For their latest trick, PopRally, MoMA's music and art collaborative events programs, have teamed up with Black Meteoric Star / Gavin Rossom for the beats, and Assume Vivivd Astro Focus for the visuals, to bring you a spectacle of the senses. Not only can guests let loose in MoMA's main Marron Atrium, but your $12 ticket (when purchased in advance) also buys a limited-edition mask of AVAF's design to wear all night. Halloween comes early this year on May 23rd, and tickets are available through MoMA's website.