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Art
A Marriage of Food Truck Culture and a Gallery on Wheels
In the era of food trucks, pop-up shops and temporary restaurants, when even underground dance parties are thrown in the bays of parked U-Haul trucks, it's surprising that more of the art world isn't getting on board with this wonderfully lo-fi business model that optimizes exposure through social m
Art
An Indian Tribal Artist Hits the Mainstream at Sotheby's Auction
On September 15, 2011, Sotheby’s New York auction of South Asian art will present a significantly important piece of work by prolific Indian tribal artist Jangarh Singh Shyam (1960-2001) alongside well-recognized and frequently auctioned artists from the Indian modern art scene. It is a seven feet b
Art
Christie's Auction to Benefit Haiti: An Earnest Attempt or Not?
Ben Stiller, David Zwirner and Christie's are teaming up to raise money for Haitian humanitarian non-profits by selling some of today's most notable artists' works. The auction is offering all proceeds to charity, a tax write-off for buyers and a waiver for all fees usually taken by the high-end auc
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News
Struggling Seaport Museum Gets $2M Grant
Some good news for Manhattan's Seaport Museum, which has been in financial trouble for quite some time, as they received a $2 million grant from the Lower Manhattan Development Corp.
News
Mix & Match: 13th C Castle Wants the Street Art to Stay
A Scottish Castle commissioned four Brazilian street artists to paint their walls and now they are fighting to have them stay that way.
Opinion
Tape It Till You Make It: Orientalism and the Race Issue in Fashion
Vogue Nippon (Japanese Vogue) Editor-at-Large Anna Dello Russo delivers a new perspective on Orientalism in her latest shoot with model Crystal Renn. Outfitted in standard high fashion looks by Dolce & Gabbana, Renn’s eyes are epicanthicized with the use of good old-fashioned household tape.
Opinion
Poul Gernes's Palads Cinema, Too Much?
Near Arne Jacobsen's SAS Hotel and a stone's throw from Tivoli Gardens is a peculiar building painted by Danish artist Poul Gernes. Labeled as part of his "Decorations" on his website, this multi-colored building is a flash of color in the city. I've been told architects hate it, but I'm more curiou
Art
Does Size Count in Public Art?
On March 24, 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa, a mammoth sculpture of legendary former president and icon Nelson Mandela was unveiled. Over 15 feet tall, this sculpture was commissioned to stand in the center of Nelson Mandela square in Sandton City, an upscale shopping mall in a well-to-do part o
Art
Say Goodbye to Monster Island
Here at Hyperallergic we are pretty fond of Williamsburg. It’s the home of our shmancy offices, Journal Gallery and some other pretty great arts institutions and galleries. There is no denying that its changed quite significantly in the last few years. Unfortunately, my favorite neighborhood arts bu
Opinion
Joseph Beuys Likes New Wave and New Wave Likes Him
When I hear of German performance artist Joseph Beuys, I think of felt, fat and riding in an ambulance to live in a New York apartment with a coyote in "I Like America and America Likes Me." I certainly don't think of a hilarious attempt at New Wave pop.