10 Picks from Art Brussels 2017
April 21, 2017
With more than 250 art fairs occurring every year around the world, the pressure for each fair to differentiate itself is high.
Buzzworthy
August 2, 2016
In 2014, Naomi Almquist and Kenny Grimm left New York to return to their hometown in Maryland, where they added Isabelle De Leon to the lineup of their band Prinze George. This month, they release their debut album, Illiterate Synth Pop (Sounds Expansive), which takes its name from a blog post about the band’s breakout sing, “Victor.”
Nástio Mosquito Worships the People
July 11, 2016
Angolan-born, Belgium-based artist Nástio Mosquito replaces the religious iconography normally featured on stained glass windows with cartoon figures in his site-specific installation WEorNOT (Nastivicious’ Temple #01), part of his solo exhibition “T.T.T. — Template Temples of Tenacity.”
Ida Applebroog, From Then to Now
June 29, 2016
At 86 years old, Ida Applebroog is celebrated for her figurative paintings, sculptures, and films that evoke discourse surrounding gender, sexual identity, politics, and violence. Before the age of 45, however, she was largely unknown.
BADBADNOTGOOD and Friends
June 29, 2016
BADBADNOTGOOD melds everything from classical jazz to hip-hop, psychedelic rock, and the slightest bits of electronica.
Exclusive Track Premiere: ‘Ninety Nine Heaven,’ Nothing (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)
June 28, 2016
Unexpected pairings often yield the best results, and Ryan Hemsworth’s remix of shoegaze band Nothing’s track “Ninety Nine Heaven” is no exception.
BRONCHO Slows Down
June 23, 2016
Released earlier this month, BRONCHO’s third LP, Double Vanity (Dine Alone), marks a shift in musical direction.
Mika Tajima’s Intangible Tangibility
June 21, 2016
Resting on the edge of the East River in Long Island City’s Hunter’s Point Park South is a hot pink, Jaccuzi-like structure.
Discovery: Coast Modern
June 16, 2016
Although Luke Atlas and Colemann Trapp have only released three songs as Coast Modern, the L.A.-based duo is already playing headlining shows and has toured with acts like BØRNS and The Wombats.
The Legacy of Antonio Lopez
June 15, 2016
Currently on view at El Museo del Barrio in New York, “Antonio Lopez: Future Funk Fashion” brings together more than 400 works from various points in Lopez’s career, focusing on the body, the street, Afrofuturism, and music.
Sam Lewitt’s Electrical Discourse
June 15, 2016
“It’s going to get really hot,” artist Sam Lewitt says when standing amongst in his series of works at the Swiss Institute.
Living with Agnes Martin
June 13, 2016
Donald Woodman spent seven years as Agnes Martin’s assistant. Now, more than 30 years later, he’s released Agnes Martin and Me, a book chronicling the tumultuous period in both his and Martin’s lives.
Artists at Work: Matt Mignanelli
June 8, 2016
Using acrylic and enamel paints, artist Matt Mignanelli freehandedly creates graphic, abstract paintings that transform upon every glance.
All About Minor Victories
June 6, 2016
Although Minor Victories is comprised of Editors’ Justin Lockey, his brother James, Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell, and Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite, the band is much more than just another super group.
Reza Derakshani, Far From Home
June 1, 2016
On the heels of a solo show at London’s newly inaugurated Sophia Contemporary Gallery, artist Reza Derakshani celebrated the opening of his first exhibition in Russia last week at The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg.
Sören Juul Faces Fear
June 1, 2016
On June 17, Søren Juul will release This Moment (4AD), an album comprised of melodic and poetic songs.
Tim Hecker’s Peace of Mind
May 19, 2016
When musician and sound artist Tim Hecker released Love Streams in April, it marked a turning point in his artistic trajectory.
Discovery: VÃ?RITÃ?
May 16, 2016
Growing up, Kelsey Byrne sat with her cousin eating cereal while writing “very angsty pre-teen” music. Now, after a high school punk phase, at age 26 and going by the name VÉRITÉ, she creates powerfully relatable electro-pop ballads.
Methyl Ethel’s Chemistry
May 16, 2016
Beginning today, Methyl Ethel will bring their fuzzed-out, dream-pop sounds to the likes of London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Barcelona as part of their first European headlining tour.
Growing Up with Låpsley
May 11, 2016
Nineteen-year-old Holly Lapsley Fletcher has quickly carved out her own space within the music industry through genre-blurring production, intimate lyrics, and unique vocal experimentation.