HAF news Anita Larkin’s show “Reasonable Mayhem” opens at Defiance Gallery in Newtown Australia, from July 26 thru August 19, 2017. Anita presents twenty eight of her eclectic sculptures which combine parts of collected objects, felted objects, porcelain renditions of objects and bronze casts of the human body. I transform the collected object into sculptures […]
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Erotic art can be defined as any artistic work that is intended to evoke sexual arousal or that depicts scenes of love-making. Identifying erotic art is difficult because perceptions of what is erotic and what is art fluctuate. For example, a sculpture of a phallus in some African cultures may be considered a traditional symbol of
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The making of Ghost Dogs I have been following multimedia artist Samuelle’s ghost dogs construction take form over the past year. When I saw one of the first steps in her process of the wire wrapped raw wood stick figures it looked to be some sort of mammal, I thought, canine variety? Well, I just could
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Sánchez x Sánchez is an exhibition inspired by time, in which artist Álvaro Sánchez of Guatemala tells his story—the development of his individual work and the one carried out together with the Revista Capiusa. The Capiusa Magazine, specializing in cultural content and graphic design opened the doors of its creative center. Alvaro’s work was showcased
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Carol Heft on artist Jean Pierre Bourquin In an almost perpetually generative state, Jean Pierre Bourquin’s work is saturated with life, fun and energy. An incredibly prolific artist, he is known for using recycled objects such as cereal boxes, packaging, paper plates, and found bits and pieces along with more traditional support materials, with a
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My Dinner with Chepape: We walked onto the open air seating area at the Bier Market bistro style bar and restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio. Chepape’s kind South African accent blended with the aroma of fresh baked bread and spices. Chepape ordered a burger with fries, while I opted for a flatbread chicken sausage pizza. We talked about his
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Amnesia at Art X Lagos Johnson Uwadinma is a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his paintings and installations that feature tessellating hues and multiple textures. Uwadinma’s work is characterized by an interest in truth, morality, memory, history and the never-ending intrigue of human co-existence. Uwadinma’s work is defined by past and present experiences of the
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HAF member, artist Mickael Bethe-Selassie of France will open one of his largest exhibitions next week. Château de Ladoucette in Drancy, a cultural facility dedicated to the visual arts, history, heritage and science, is hosting the exhibition. Over 70 works by Mickael will be featured—filling eight rooms in the gallery space. This major retrospective exhibition represents
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wallstreet This sphere is called “wallstreet” because it’s silver and gold, is englobed and intertwined within the dark center of Wall Street’s control. One could say that the gold, the money and wealth of the world, is tightly wound to this central control – which is dark and not transparent. Adrienne Jalbert, France Prior to
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“I’m certainly not going to pretend to be someone I’m not.” Vered Gersztenkorn I was delighted to have had the opportunity to meet Vered in Italy during the 2015 Global Arts Project residency. What I remember most about Vered, aside from her unique, technical artistic approach, was our walks to the studio. During that time, I
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HAF news: arch of resistance HAF member/artist: Reenie Charriere was a participant in the Hannacc Can Borni artist residency in Penedes Spain, outside of Barcelona, from February 11 through February 27. I have been watching her studio projects during this residency and was captured by her installation, arch of resistance. Reenie constructed this wonderful symbolic
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Formalism with Chris Taylor, USA The following is excerpted from a conversation between HAF member Chris Taylor and HAF founder Ron Shelton. In it, the two artists discuss the meaning of Formalism and where Formalist interests might fit in with HAF’s global artistic mission. Chris: You’ve said many times that you’d like to see HAF