11 May News | HypeArt | HYPEBEAST
Artist Andre Oshea Redesigns Chadwick Boseman Tribute NFT Following Oscars Controversy “I now recognize that Chadwick’s face is a triggering reminder of his death rather than his life,” he said...
10 May Acclaimed Japanese Graffiti Artist SNIPE1 Releases 'aILLEGAL' Print
SNIPE1 is the acclaimed Japanese graffiti artist with a career spanning nearly three decades. The artist is best known for his multi-referential works that highlight manga, anima, Edo period and Internet-age subjects. Most notably, he merges Japanese characters and symbols with a psychedelic color palette...
10 May Galleries at Frieze New York 2021 Fetched High Profits, Sold Out Booths
Frieze New York 2021 was a huge success for most galleries despite concerns over how the fair would’ve fared since it was the first major contemporary event to launch during these uncertain times posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair also moved to a new...
07 May Frieze New York 2021: Here Are the Standout Booths To See
After a brief hiatus last year due to COVID, Frieze New York returns with its highly-anticipated in-person event, this time at the Hudson Yards in New York City, showcasing artists and galleries from around the world. The scaled-down event includes heightened safety initiatives, like mandatory masks...
07 May James Jean Unveils 'Maze Arum' Sculpture Edition
James Jean continues to expand his cast of mythological subjects and surrealist narratives in his practice with the release of a new sculpture edition called Maze Arum. Made in collaboration with Avant Arte, the 3D object features a caped female figure holding a labyrinthine hoop...
07 May Olafur Eliasson Releases Illustrated Guide to Creating a Solar-Powered World
Little Sun, the nonprofit founded by the world-renowned artist Olafur Eliasson, recently launched a 10-step guide aiming to create a solar powered world. Utilizing arts and creativity to mobilize individuals to take action from across the globe, the resource-focused campaign features environmental tips with accompanying...
06 May The Skateroom and Raymond Pettibon Link up for Second Skate Deck Release
After releasing the No Title (I see the…) six-deck set, The Skateroom links up with American artist, Raymond Pettibon, once again for their second deck set collaboration. The Skateroom takes a dive into Raymond Pettibon’s baseball-themed archive to create two limited edition sets using the artist’s...
06 May Paul Insect and AllRightsReserved Unveil Mobile Automation Piece 'MOTION ALONE'
Paul Insect and AllRightsReserved have teamed up to deliver their first ever mobile automation piece entitled MOTION ALONE. Standing at 430mm, the mixed media and marble pedestal piece highlights moveable facial features to signify people’s actions that will move them up in the world. “You can...
05 May “ASIANS BELONG HERE” Outdoor Exhibition Sheds Light On Hate-Fueled Attacks Against AAPI
In lieu of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month this May, a public art exhibition entitled “ASIANS BELONG HERE” was recently announced by roosi and Ki Smith Gallery. The exhibition, in collaboration with SaveArtSpace, will take place across advertisement spaces such as billboards and...
05 May Josh Sperling's “Spectrum” Exhibition Features Squiggles Shifting in Hues
Perrotin Hong Kong will soon launch a solo exhibition by the New York-based artist, Josh Sperling. Entitled “Spectrum,” the presentation features a selection of new sculptural paintings in various forms and placement. Sperling expands his dynamic practice of defying conventional artmaking by going beyond the...