SEAN SCULLY " HUMAN ARTIST" OIL ON CANVAS
I have great admiration for the Irish artists Brian McMahon, Sean Scully and William Crozier who are well recognised and rank highly as some of Ireland’s leading international artists. Continue reading
Anton Corbijn Opening Receiption Fotografiska January 2012
It was a real pleasure to attend the opening receiption for “Inwards and Outwards” at Fotografiska. An exhibition held in honour of Anton Corbjin the world renowned Dutch Photographer, Music Video and Film Director. I am a big fan of Corbijn’s Photography and Film work and I have followed his successful career with a keen interest since the late 70′s and early 80′s. It was during this time that Anton Corbijn journey began into the unknown. Like many of us in our early twenties who moved London we were sucked up by the explosion of new and emerging New Wave, Punk Rock bands and Art scenes. Continue reading
IT is with real pleasure that I have the opportunity to announce the opening reception of Human Zoo & Horse Show. A body of work by Swedish contemporary fine artist, Jon Holm. Born in Örebro 1980, Jon went on to study at the prestigious Royal University College of Fine Arts Stockholm 2003 to 2008. It was during this period that we had a chance meeting during an art preview at Sweden’s most prestigious auction house Bukowskis, summer of 2006. Continue reading
Reynold Reynolds Secret Life
I first came across the artwork of Berlin based American artist filmmaker Reynold Reynolds back in December 2004. I was doing some research in Berlin Germany at the time and made a chance visit to Kunstlerhaus Bethanien where she was having an exhibition. I was also fortunate enough to make it to her show at the White Cube Umeå Sweden 2005 which was well worth the journey from my home base in Stockholm. Its been a couple of years since I had the opportunity to catch up with Reynolds but I was totally blow away by her latest master works “Six Pieces”. If your touring Holland over the coming weeks I would highly recommend viewing Reynolds first ever exhibition at gallery WEST- Den Hagg in the Netherlands which is a real eye opener and a tour de force!!! I have included below press release from West and links for your viewing. Continue reading
Helen Levitt New York City 1942
I have a very special place in my heart and mind for New York City. I spent several years of my life living and working there during the late 80′s and early 90′s. New York City simply offers endless opportunity in a challenging environment to develop your photographic talents. So, it is with grate anticipation I await the opening reception this Thursday by American Street Photographer Helen Levitt at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden. Urban Lyrics presents an extensive photographic retrospective of Helen Levitt‘s oeuvre. Helen Levitt is one of the 20th century’s foremost photographers and a pioneer of the “street photography” movement. She was a true old school master and her techniques have produced some of the most incredible and memorable vintage prints to be seen of New York City Street photography during that period. Her imagery rapidly captures your soul and opens it right up to reveal a new and invigorating visual experience!!! Urban Lyrics is curated by Jorge Ribalta in conjunction with HAC friend and Fotografiska curator Maria Patomella. Continue reading
Galerie Ron Mandos will open the new art season with a presentation of two artists not seen before in the gallery: Stief Desmet (1973, Belgium) and Pär Strömberg (1972, Sweden). Continue reading
BILLGRENS II
I had the rare pleasure of meeting with two of Swedens most celebrated contemporary artists ” Billgrens II ” when I visited their combined exhibition at Konsthallen Hamnmagasinet in Varberg with the family last week! Continue reading
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