Banksy In NYC

Posted on November 28, 2007 Under Art

Banksy will come to NY galleries (for the first time) in the form of an opening at Vanina Holasek. Offering an exhibition of the graffiti bandit's prints and originals for sale, the exhibit will run through December 29, when Banksy…

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Spring Into Action (Figures)

Posted on November 28, 2007 Under Art

Some of us never quite got over our childhood obsessions. Admit it, you still have a box of G.I. Joe's that you like to take out every once in awhile and stage epic battles with. Don't be embarrassed there's nothing…

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Calvin Klein x Droga 5 x The New Museum

Posted on November 27, 2007 Under Art

For as long as we can remember, Calvin Klein has been at the forefront of American sportswear; combining elements of style and sex appeal, they've always been masters of the provocative ad. This time, the stalwarts of style have gone…

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Big Art Mob

Posted on November 27, 2007 Under Art

The Big Art Mob is an effort to create a comprehensive survey of public art in the form of a mobile blog. A project only just begun in the UK, the Big Art Mob hopes to build this database via…

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Needs for Sale

Posted on November 26, 2007 Under Art

Twice before, we told you about Wants for Sale, a site began by artist (and in our estimation, conceptual genius) Justin Gignac and his girlfriend, Christine. Aimed at providing the couple a chance to acquire objects of their material fancy…

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Mark Story

Posted on November 26, 2007 Under Art

Mark Story's photographs are chilling at first glance; his subjects look almost like mummies or something from a museum. In fact, most are people -- still alive -- who have lived during three different centuries. Mark started his photographic journey…

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SpearTalks: Tavis Coburn

Posted on November 23, 2007 Under Art

Tavis Coburn is kind of a big deal. Not just because we're writing about him twice in a week, his (unknown) stance on the use of Sex Panther or his inevitably discerning taste in sneakers -- but because Nike, the…

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Top 5 Fine Art Gifts

Posted on November 23, 2007 Under Art

Chuck Anderson Prints: Read JS Review | Buy It ($35 - $65; shown as 2) Holy kaleidoscope! We'd paper maîche our houses in these were they a bit more weatherproof. Until that day, we'll just enjoy their sparkly-ness from the…

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Tavis Coburn

Posted on November 21, 2007 Under Art

Everyone wants a piece of Tavis Coburn. Clients like Nike, Time Magazine, the NFL, Discovery Channel, and GQ, amongst others have coughed up the big bucks for the privilege of having this Toronto-based master draftsman create authentic images for their…

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FOUR

Posted on November 19, 2007 Under Art

London locals and illustration appreciatives should find their way to Coningsby Gallery on November 26th to experience FOUR, an exhibit of four influential artist's contemporary work. The illustrations of Claire Scully, Erin Petson, Pomme Chan and Susie Wright, in the…

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