Saturday, February 7, 2009

Sweden drawings collages

Lately I find it very interesting artists who engage with the narrative presentation and appearance of works of art. Among the myriad of proposals of the galleries I found a very interesting Swedish artist, Jockum Nordstrom. Through drawings and collages, this artist can tell fascinating stories, most often filled with eroticism, but never vulgar, in contrast with a playful and sensitive. Everyday life and fantasy are mixed with a temporal dimension without rules, where everything seems suspended, and easily readable. Read more

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Thursday, February 5, 2009

New Fragrance by Francesco Vezzoli

Francesco Vezzoli, the artist most loved by celebrities, has struck again. Opens tomorrow at the seat of the Greed, A New Fragrance by Francesco Vezzoli, the artist Brescian latest project which staged the publicity campaign for a new fragrance, Greed. Again, Vezzoli has aimed at the top and managed to involve other international stars, Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams, the protagonists of a fake commercials directed by Roman Polanski. The elusive perfume advertising campaign will be accompanied by embroidery / posters in which some historical artiste become testimonial perfume. Put the most powerful gallery in the world, two of Hollywood actresses, a director and cursed a group of artists: the fragrance is attractive, lightweight and suitable for any occasion. Read more

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Kader Attia Art

"Ghost" is the installation of the 2007 Kader Attia, who is of Muslim women in prayer. Material was used simple aluminum foil, but the effect is extraordinary because it reduces the bodies to the empty shells. Personally, I convey a sense of unease and aliening, but the perception may vary as the artist's intentions. One can understand these figures as alien forms, a provocation to discuss religion on consumerism or just a way of asking questions on identity and alternative cultures. Read more

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