June 17, 2011 |
No Comments Eva and Franco Mattes are Brooklyn Based artists behind the infamous website 0100101110101101.ORG. 0100101110101101.ORG is primarily concerned with what the team call “media actionism”, although the blurring of boundaries between fiction and reality is also a major interest.
In 2003 they created a hoax called Nikeground, an apparent move by the sportswear giant to rename some of the world’s most important thoroughfares: “Nike is introducing its legendary brand into squares, streets, parks and
boulevards: Nikesquare, Nikestreet, Piazzanike, Plazanike or Nikestrasse will appear in major world capitals over the coming years”. Nike quickly threaten legal action citing trademark infringement.
In response the Mattes are quoted as saying “Nike invades our lives with products and ads but then forbid us to use them creatively”. As it quickly became apparent that press and public tended to agree, Nike eventually backed down, allowing the performance to continue.
These guys definitely portray the artistic and individuality of Oema Takorr.
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March 2, 2011 |
No Comments Jeff Koons is a world renown American artist.
He’s known to have created a few controversial pieces here and there. Who cares when those creations are sold for millions of dollars right?
Although his most recognized work would be the colorful balloon animals made of steel with a mirror finish, he’s had some interesting paintings and sculptures. Some critics say that he’s into art for the wrong reasons, such as money and fame. Other critics say he’s a pioneer to the artworld. Is he our modern day Andy Warhol?
If you’re not familiar with Jeff Koons work, some of these images may ring a bell.
| Jeff Koons Ballon Dog Magenta |
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| Jeff Koons Hanging Heart |
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| Jeff Koons 2001 |
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August 13, 2010 |
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Sydney-based artist, Brian Walker is a contemporary digital artist whose images explore and exploit the realm between fantasy and reality, recreating scenes that meld illustration and fashion with an element of surprise. Pop Culture inspired, its an interesting world of fashion mixed with half-women, half dolls in provocative, disturbing and unlikely situations.
From early on Walker has been influenced by surrealist artists such as Dali and Magritte. Today he is influenced by the evolution of fashion and popular culture such as film, magazines and the internet. His recent works take inspiration from the plasticization of the female form in fashion and online virtual dress up dolls. Walker aims to perplex his audience, his style guaranteeing an element of surprise intended to delight and amuse his viewers.
Check him out here.
