Archive for September 11th, 2008
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Phillips de Pury Contemporary & Street Art Results
This past Saturday, Sept. 6th, marked the much anticipated Contemporary and Urban Art Auction at Phillips de Pury, London. To date, this is largest sale of its kind, with several artists coming to auction for the first time. Speculation over the past few years, coupled with the recent dip in market confidence had many collectors watching closely as the results rolled in. The Art Collectors highlights the sale after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
KAWS gets “Saturated” in Miami
It’s been over six years since KAWS‘ last solo gallery show. Alas, “Saturated” will usher in the first of three new exhibits by the ultra-hot artist. While less than a handful of paintings have surfaced to the public, all depicting the Spongebob character, we’re hoping for one of KAWS’ trademark surprises. Sept. 20 - Oct. 15 at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Miami. More Kawsbob after the link. Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Maritime Theater with Swoon
As an extension of her breathtakingly monumental installation, Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea, Swoon and co. will unveil three nights of music and performance, staged on the artist’s floating fleet, currently docked outside Deitch Studios in New York’s East River. Collaborators include playwright Lisa D’Amour, the band Dark Dark Dark, and circus composer, Sxip Shirley. Performances run Sept. 11, 12, 13 at 8pm.
Image/Source: Deitch