Martha Cooper Library Presents: From Street to Canvas. Martha Cooper, MadC and Nika KramerWith the foundation’s Dr. Hans-Michael Brey doing the intro, with YAP’s Sam Walter in the audience along with our show catalog contributor Christian Omodeo, and us in the front row – it was a great w…
A selection of recent paintings by artist Alvin Ong (previously featured here). Known for his use of large, impulsive brushstrokes and elongated figures, Ong’s practice is deeply informed by his experience of navigating life between Singapore and London. His primary interest is the ambiguous connection between the internal (thoughts, dreams, emotions) and external (bodies, habitat, geography). In this way, his […]
June 22, 2023 Artists “Spring marks longer days, nature in full bloom, and the wrapping up of my European tour. With exciting things in the works, more explorations, new studios in Switzerland and Mexico, and plenty of projects lined up, I would like to take this time to share some of this season’s journey. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these […]
Born in Jasper, Indiana, Brooklyn-based artist Logan T. Sibrel received his BFA from Indiana University and MFA from Parsons New School of Design in New York. His emotionally charged and aggressively cropped paintings and drawings explore themes of intimacy, desire, and the unsteady nature of life. Part travelogue, part unreliable diary, Sibrel’s work tells fragmented stories, loaded with intense vulnerability. […]
Gear up for an epic ride with the new Transformers movie and bring a piece of the action home with officially licensed ‘Rise of the Beasts’ posters! Attention, Displaters, your favorite bots are back! Disguised as metal posters, they stand ready to protect your walls from boredom and stray Predacons (and no, we don’t mean your roommate’s girlfriend, Jane, who […]
Calling all fox enthusiasts: get ready to be charmed by Martith’s fantastical menagerie! This Chile-based artist merges soft colors and sharp compositions to bring out the magic in nature – and foxes seem to hold a special place in her art. In this week’s On the Spot, she tells us all about her childhood inspirations, her creative process, and her […]
June 21, 2023 Artists The Gar Gar Festival in Penelles, Spain, is in its eighth edition this year, showcasing street art, muralism, and a new fleet of artists creating pleasant and clever attractions for city walls. “The festival hopes to generate resources that allow us to correct the effects of time and the deterioration of our streets, reinspiring hope in […]
A new series by American photographer Nate Langston Palmer (previously featured here). Born and raised in Washington DC, Palmer received his BFA in photography and imaging from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts in 2016. His work examines the collective understanding of masculinity in the United States, specifically within Black-American communities. In “Song of Sons,” Palmer follows a […]
Here’s a look at all the latest Booooooom t-shirts in our shop, worn by a bunch of our creative friends! Artists Hugo B and Andy Busc contributed original designs and we have a new brick logo tee with a little peace sign hidden in it. Keep an eye on our Instagram for mini profiles on each of our talented models, […]
Looks like Pener got some of Autone’s patterned circuitry welded into his layered metal abstractions this weekend when the two friends got together in Gdynia, Poland. The viewer and the artists learn more about their individual practices when they create something collaboratively, and the more familiar you are with their personal style, the greater appreciation one gains. Pener X AutOne. […]