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Jeff Koons Retrospective /// Whitney Museum of American Art June 27-Oct 10
Easily one of the most popular yet controversial artists of his generation, Jeff Koons receives a retrospective at one of America’s most acclaimed museums. Known for his new approach to ready-mades and an infatuation with mass culture, Koons has enjoyed a career spanning over 35 years. The exhibition is the most comprehensive survey of Koons’ […] -
MALAIKA FIRTH FOR PORTER MAGAZINE #3 SUMMER 2014
Kenyan-born British beauty, Malaika Firth, is featured in an editorial, Days of Heaven, for the third issue of Porter Magazine. Photographed in a Mexican highland hacienda by Norman Jean Roy, Malaika Firth is wearing free-flowing pieces by the like of Emilio Pucci, Lanvin, Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler styled together by Tom Van Dorpe. -
Marc Jacobs “Skin” Chloe Norgaard Tie-Dye T-Shirt
Marc Jacobs continues his popular series of “Skin” T-shirts with the release of this tie-dyed version featuring the naked and always colorful California-born, Long Island-raised model Chloe Norgaard. Once again, all proceeds from the sale of the shirt will be donated to NYU Skin Cancer Institute. The latest Marc Jacobs “Skin” T-shirt is now available […] -
A Look Inside Pharrell Williams’ “G I R L” Exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
To keep the momentum going for his latest album G I R L, Pharrell Williams curated a group show of the same name at Galerie Perrotin‘s newest space in Paris. The contemporary exhibition, hosted at the Salle de Bal, a former ballroom at the Hôtel du Grand Veneur, a 17th-century Hôtel Particulier in the Marais […] -
SOPHNET. x Medicom Toy VCD Mickey Mouse with Football
As most of you know, the Japanese team behind SOPHNET. is very much into football, best shown through its on-going Nike collaboration on the F.C.R.B. line. In time for the FIFA World Cup 2014, SOPHNET. has now teamed up with Medicom Toy on a football inspired version of the VCD Mickey Mouse vinyl toy. Next […] -
Pharrell Williams x KAWS x COMME des GARÇONS “GIRLS” Fragrance
In a heavyweight meeting of creative powerhouses, Pharrell Williams, KAWS and COMME des GARÇONSjoin forces to release the all-new fragrance “GIRLS.” Themed around Pharrell’s recent declaration of love for the fairer sex, the often well-received scents from CdG are paired with a bottle orchestrated by close friend KAWS. The Antoine Lie-developed scent features notes of iris, styrax, violet, patchouli and […] -
Dallas Rising: Contemporary Art in the Texan Metropolis
Dallas is currently undergoing a cultural renaissance thanks to the reemergence of a vibrant, diverse and spontaneous art scene. Traditionally, Texas has had a rich artistic history thanks in part to the city of Austin and perhaps most famously to Donald Judd and his development of a minimalistic Marfa utopia. The city in the high […] -
MCM Spring/Summer 2014 World Cup Collection
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup fast approaching and levels of excitement rising, it’s understandable that so many brands are jumping on the bandwagon. German-born, Korean-owned purveyors of luxury leather goods, MCM, are known for their penchant for limited edition collaborations and collections. This time around the brand has decided to create a capsule collection […] -
Jeff Koons’ ‘Popeye’ to Debut at Sotheby’s, Expected to Sell for $25 Million USD
Alexander Rotter of Contemporary Art Worldwide explores the enduring power and appeal of the character Popeye as a subject for artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons, whose newly unveiled 2,000-pound, exquisitely colored sculpture presents the cartoon icon as the ultimate American hero. Jeff Koons’ Popeye will be on offer during Sotheby’s […] -
Jean Michel Basquiat Documentary – The Radiant Child
It’s been exactly 25 years since the world lost one of its greatest artists. Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat passed away from a drug overdose at 27 on August 12, 1988. The Brooklyn born artist started in the streets and meteorically rose through the art scene to collaborate with Andy Warhol and is still seemingly referenced in […] -
Andy Warhol Self-Potrait Goes For $30 Million
An ANDY WARHOL self-portrait done a year before the pop artist’s death was auctioned by Sotheby’s on Wednesday for 30.1 million dollars. “Six Self Portraits,” was done in 1986 and features six images of Warhol. The sale was part of an auction of post-war and contemporary art. On Tuesday the Warhol work “Race Riot” was auctioned […] -
Bradley Hart’s Bubble Wrap Paintings
the latest work from New York Based Artist Bradley Hart new series of works uses a commonly overlooked item – bubble wrap – injected with paint to create new renditions of famous classics. Da Vinci’s The Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s The Girl With a Pearl Earring, and parts of Monet’s The Water Lilies have all been reinterpreted with […] -
Jean-Micheal Basquiat For KOMONO Capsule Watch Collection
The good folks over at KOMONO are back, adding some of Jean-Michele Basquiat’s amazing artwork to some of their iconic watches. The collection boasts six unique design which finds some of Basquiat’s dopest work being used to cover the band, while incorporating some other fine details and accents. This collection is definitely something to check […] -
PHARRELL WILLIAMS COVERS W SPECIAL ART ISSUE BY JOSHUA WHITE
Pharrell Williams covers a special art issue of W Magazine in ‘The Art of Being Pharrell.’ Five leading artists attempt to pin down the genius of Pharrell Williams. Check out their photos below. -
RITA ORA SHOOTS WITH TERRY RICHARDSON AT TERRY’S STUDIO
Whenever a celebrity shoots with Terry Richardson, we are always prepared for Terry to post the behind the scenes photos on Terry’s Diary. This time around he shot Rita Ora for an upcoming Magazine cover. -
Art is Smart /// Banksy “Meat Truck” Art Work
Today Banksy unveils the new “Meat Truck” art work on his website. At this point we do not know if this is part of a new show or maybe even a new print the artist is releasing. Referencing the “Sirens of the Lambs” installation that Banksy produced as part of his “Better Out Than In” […] -
ART is SMART /// Kidrobot x Soundwall Smorkin’ Labbit Speaker
Kidrobot has collaborated with Soundwall and Frank Kozik to create five limited edition, hand-signed and numbered Smorkin’ Labbit artwork pieces. This exclusive framed piece not only looks amazing, but it streams music wirelessly from your iPhone, Android, Sonos and more—the entire surface of the artwork is a speaker. Soundwall’s innovative design solves the problem of […] -
NEW VIDEO: PHARRELL – MARILYN MONROE
Pharrell Williams is still flying high after the success of his chart-topping single “Happy.” And now he’s just dropped the official video for “Marilyn Monroe,” the next single off his latest album G I R L. Pharrell drops a new video for Marilyn Monroe using Khadija Shari Nicholas as his muse for the single cover. […]