Using Wood, Contemporary Artists Go ‘Against the Grain’
NEW YORK—Wood. Give contemporary artists from around the world a common, diverse natural material and the creative interpretations are infinite. From hand-crafted techniques to computer-aided design, “Against the Grain: Wood in Contemporary Art,…
Affordable Art Fair: An Accessible Way to Start Collecting
NEW YORK—For new collectors and those who don’t have five figures to drop on a single work of art, the Affordable Art Fair provides an opportunity to buy in an atmosphere that is…
At Jack Shainman, Barkley L. Hendricks Captures Moments in Time
NEW YORK—Known for his full-length portraits of African Americans whose stature, stance and 1970s and 80s threads define cool, Barkley L. Hendricks has a new show of works at Jack Shainman Gallery. “Heart,…
Enlightening: Works by Vanja Bazdulj at Anthropologie
NEW YORK—Initially trained as an architect, Slovenian artist Vanja Bazdulj later studied furniture design and began to focus on making smaller, artful works. Her odd and interesting light installations are on exhibit at…
El Anatsui Installs Wall of Recycled Tin on High Line
NEW YORK—An industrial tapestry is on exhibit along the High Line. Titled “Broken Bridge II,” the monumental wall of pressed tin with mirrored accents is by El Anatsui, the first black artist to…
