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chris burden suspends vintage porsche with 390 pound meteorite
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the work draws attention to the relativity of size, weight, and value, juxtaposing refined german manufacture with an extraterrestrial metal chunk.
the work draws attention to the relativity of size, weight, and value, juxtaposing refined german manufacture with an extraterrestrial metal chunk.
elizabeth sagan transforms her extensive book collection into artistic literary scenes
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from cascading waves, shooting stars and intricate wings, sagan uses the book's covers, spines and pages to create captivating designs.
from cascading waves, shooting stars and intricate wings, sagan uses the book's covers, spines and pages to create captivating designs.
manuel alvarez diestro documents the machine-filled landscapes of asian mega ports
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the photographs explore the lack of human presence amidst the massive-scale infrastructure ,and the ever-increasing role of technology and automated machinery in the ports' »
the photographs explore the lack of human presence amidst the massive-scale infrastructure ,and the ever-increasing role of technology and automated machinery in the ports' development.
en iwamura investigates form and space with series of ceramic sculptures
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a rhythmic surface texture which is methodically swept across the surfaces of the gently curving volumes implies new seams and directionality.
a rhythmic surface texture which is methodically swept across the surfaces of the gently curving volumes implies new seams and directionality.
doug aitken occupies former bank in detroit with a mind-warping, mirror-clad house
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visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
macro photography discovers detailed patterns of butterfly wings shot by chris perani
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the artist captures the insects with a 10x microscope attached to a 200 mm lens and makes hundreds of exposures which he then glues into one perfect photo.
the artist captures the insects with a 10x microscope attached to a 200 mm lens and makes hundreds of exposures which he then glues into one perfect photo.
banksy authenticates and renames his shredded $1.4 million painting
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one week later and the artwork has evolved to become a popular moment in art history. oh, and more valuable.
one week later and the artwork has evolved to become a popular moment in art history. oh, and more valuable.
sam lewitt on CORE, creativity, and being commissioned for BMW open work at frieze
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designboom spoke with the artist about his unconventional response to the commission, artistic abstraction, and the overall evolution of his thinking and work.
designboom spoke with the artist about his unconventional response to the commission, artistic abstraction, and the overall evolution of his thinking and work.
neoclassical girl graces seven-story building in monumental painting by julien de casabianca
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in 2014 french artist julien de casabianca launched outings project, on a mission to bring paintings from museum walls and into the streets.
in 2014 french artist julien de casabianca launched outings project, on a mission to bring paintings from museum walls and into the streets.
the banksy art shredding stunt has become a meme that brands are capitalizing on
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whilst many saw the event as an anti-capitalist statement, events thereafter have a strong stench of money.
whilst many saw the event as an anti-capitalist statement, events thereafter have a strong stench of money.
world's first instagram photography awards highlights incredible travel photos and a poodle
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amassing 180,000 submissions ranging from cute pets, travel shots and intimate moments between loved ones, the contest soon became the world's largest social media competition of »
amassing 180,000 submissions ranging from cute pets, travel shots and intimate moments between loved ones, the contest soon became the world's largest social media competition of its kind.
here is the void exhibition explores the absence of contemporary architecture in havana, by infraestudio
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on a site of a recently-demolished building, the architects hung empty posters with the names of the never-realized projects.
on a site of a recently-demolished building, the architects hung empty posters with the names of the never-realized projects.
david shrigley's tongue-in-cheek neon works presented as a shopfront during frieze art fair
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the british artist presents a new series of deadpan works with stephen friedman gallery.
the british artist presents a new series of deadpan works with stephen friedman gallery.
banksy reveals how he created £1million artwork to shred itself after auction
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after the gavel fell on the painting, an anonymous attendee hit a radio-controlled device that dropped the piece through a concealed shredder.
after the gavel fell on the painting, an anonymous attendee hit a radio-controlled device that dropped the piece through a concealed shredder.
artist rachel whiteread sculpts cast concrete version of a nissen hut in UK forest
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opening to the public tomorrow, 10 october, the sculpture pays tribute to the lasting impact world war I had on the british landscape.
opening to the public tomorrow, 10 october, the sculpture pays tribute to the lasting impact world war I had on the british landscape.
200 women who will change the way you see the world
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from well-known activists to artists, and equally exceptional everyday people, each one is asked the same five questions, and each one shares their unique replies.
from well-known activists to artists, and equally exceptional everyday people, each one is asked the same five questions, and each one shares their unique replies.
leandro erlich sets up playful, large-scale ball parade in buenos aires to celebrate olympism
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the installation includes hyper-realistic, giant versions of balls used in football, basketball, tennis, volleyball and golf.
the installation includes hyper-realistic, giant versions of balls used in football, basketball, tennis, volleyball and golf.
tom sachs issues swiss passports for 24 hours only during frieze week
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for sachs, swiss citizenship is 'the ultimate status nationality, representing wealth, neutrality and freedom'; a status he wishes to make available to all.
for sachs, swiss citizenship is 'the ultimate status nationality, representing wealth, neutrality and freedom'; a status he wishes to make available to all.
autonomously 'dancing' office chairs seem to have a life of their own
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artist urs fischer collaborated with choreographer madeline hollander to make a fleet of humanscale's 'freedom' chairs dance around gagosian's chelsea gallery.
artist urs fischer collaborated with choreographer madeline hollander to make a fleet of humanscale's 'freedom' chairs dance around gagosian's chelsea gallery.
this building in lima is bathed in a spectrum of colorful hues
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xomatok's installation enlivens the site by creating a surprising and unfamiliar sense of discovery.
xomatok's installation enlivens the site by creating a surprising and unfamiliar sense of discovery.
jim shaw illustrates trump's contorted facial features in gilded wallpaper at frieze london
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with particular focus on the gilded age, shaw draws on the history of the grotesque, using an historical lens through which to evoke inequalities of the present.
with particular focus on the gilded age, shaw draws on the history of the grotesque, using an historical lens through which to evoke inequalities of the present.
flip-it by moradavaga is an interactive pixel-like mural for portuguese street theatre festival
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the installation integrates into its conception a visual grammar based on a grid, common to both century old techniques as portuguese pavement or traditional ceramic tiled »
the installation integrates into its conception a visual grammar based on a grid, common to both century old techniques as portuguese pavement or traditional ceramic tiled façades.
ai weiwei addresses the global refugee crisis with his 'life cycle' exhibition in los angeles
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the artist recreates a refugee boat using the traditional techniques of chinese kite-making, exchanging the PVC rubber for bamboo.
the artist recreates a refugee boat using the traditional techniques of chinese kite-making, exchanging the PVC rubber for bamboo.
opera 'music video' by maurizio cattelan & pierpaolo ferrari is as wild as you'd imagine
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renowned countertenor anthony roth costanzo has joined forces with fashion publication visionaire on a multimedia installation that brings together music, fashion, live painting, »
renowned countertenor anthony roth costanzo has joined forces with fashion publication visionaire on a multimedia installation that brings together music, fashion, live painting, dance, and film.
the sinister 'psychobarn' by cornelia parker takes up residence in london
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the structure takes aesthetic cues from traditional american barns, and is based on the design of the bates family motel from alfred hitchcock’s cult classic, psycho.
the structure takes aesthetic cues from traditional american barns, and is based on the design of the bates family motel from alfred hitchcock’s cult classic, psycho.
nicolas bigot details the life of robots in photo series 'the robot next door'
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the visually striking photo series shows a dystopian future where robotics and humans have merged.
the visually striking photo series shows a dystopian future where robotics and humans have merged.
lee bul unfolds imaginative topographies across berlin's gropius bau
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'crash' is a solo show and comprehensive survey dedicated to the formally inventive and intellectually provocative work of the korean artist.
'crash' is a solo show and comprehensive survey dedicated to the formally inventive and intellectually provocative work of the korean artist.
enormous 'trash animals' inhabit an abandoned motel in las vegas
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bordalo II seeks to provoke viewers to consider the nature of humanity, waste production and the commodification of animal habitats.
bordalo II seeks to provoke viewers to consider the nature of humanity, waste production and the commodification of animal habitats.
