Two weeks ago the Barker Hangar hosted an art auction for Artworks for the Cure.  In reading through the exhibition catalogue of over 150 artists, a very familiar name caught my eye as I was combining through the pages, Gregory Siff.  We were first introduced to the Los Angeles street artist in our debut issue California, […]

As the Creative Director for Google Creative Lab in New York, Alexander Chen develops lucid, multi-media experiences that transform two dimensional surfaces into musical activations.  As a musician himself, Chen applies complex codes and compositions on an interface that can be enjoyed on the most popular search engine – Google. Conductor (2011) turns the New York […]

The imaginative renderings of Michael Jantzen present architectural forms that intervene on the natural environment and challenge our perception of design.   Jantzen considers himself to be an artist, inventor and designer who often explores the art of architecture.  The projects presented herein are not scheduled for construction but are concepts.  His work is inspired by […]

Using the city as a canvas, Siff painted against the Melrose street sign, the Marc Jacobs advertisement in the distance, the palm trees that lined the Hollywood hills and the bodies of pedestrians whose figures reflected in the glass.  Working behind his Ray Ban frames and rocking to the beat in his headphones, Siff began […]

Celebrating our 30th issue, Pentágono shares their latest work, the Mexcal series.  The set consisting of four shots and one jar reflect the contemporary aesthetics of the urban landscape of Mexico City and highlight the traditional mezcal ritual.  This spirit was believed by pre-Hispanic tribes to allow an spiritual connection with the gods.  Pentágono creates beautiful hand-made artisan […]

Kalliopi Lemos’ installation I am I, Between Worlds and Between Shadows at the Ioakimion School for Girls in Fener, Istanbul is on view through November 10, 2013.  
The installation is realized in the scope of the 13th Istanbul Biennial Parallel Events Programme.  The artist Kalliopi Lemos and the curator Beral Madra discuss the project with Installation from […]