A selection of paintings and extremely detailed preparatory drawings by artist Nathan Walsh. While starting out firmly rooted in the “observable world,” Walsh’s artistic process involves shaping and manipulation in an effort to develop a new language of realist painting. Over the years, Walsh has built an archive of raw materials, objects and photographs, which he keeps in his studio […]
Chase Contemporary is announcing an upcoming solo exhibition for renowned graffiti artist Angel Ortiz, also known as LA II/ LA2. Titled “ODE 2 NYC,” the show will feature 30 new canvas works in Ortiz’s vibrant and playful geometric style, which evokes the atmosphere of early 1980s New York. Silver on Blue (H&T), 2022Acrylic & Silver marker on canvas60 x 72 […]
For our first-ever Booooooom Photo Awards we selected 6 winners, one for each category: CLIMATE, PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS, SERENDIPITY, COMMUNITY. Here is our interview with PEOPLE Winner Amber Hakim. Currently based between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Amber is a photographer who focuses on the cross-section of fashion, culture, and identity. With a background in Fine Art, she utilizes light […]
May 2, 2023 Artists “Substratum” is the latest exhibition by Spanish artist Gonzalo Borondo n the occasion of the Fotografia Europea Festival. Borondo, a renowned street artist, is set to unveil his latest project, taking a measured look at the complex themes of cultural heritage and its conservation. Through a combination of analog and digital photography, Borondo challenges viewers to […]
May 2, 2023 Artists “Substratum” is the latest exhibition by Spanish artist Gonzalo Borondo n the occasion of the Fotografia Europea Festival. Borondo, a renowned street artist, is set to unveil his latest project, taking a measured look at the complex themes of cultural heritage and its conservation. Through a combination of analog and digital photography, Borondo challenges viewers to […]
A selection of paintings by Paris-based artist Inès Longevial (previously featured here). Working mostly around self-portraiture, Longevial approaches painting like problem solving, attempting to capture the feelings and emotions projected on the skin. Longevial devoted herself to drawing from an early age and is particularly interested in the “pleasure of color and the part it occupies in our lives.” Her […]
I’m an immigrant rights activist because I believe in the promise of opportunity this country was founded on. Shepard Fairey “Immigrants pay more taxes than they consume in benefits,” writes Alex Nowrasteh on his substack. He’s one of the authors of a brand new 242-page study published by the conservative Cato Institute, called “The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the […]
A fantastic portrait of brotherhood, childhood, and living the moment by photographer Oliver Raschka. “The World Ain’t Enough …” is a collection of images documented in a natural manner without staging or posing. Whether playing at home or out shopping after school, Raschka captures the sheer emotional range of his sons’ lives with sensitivity and compassion. The black and white […]