Happy’s Garish, Voluminous Scenes
Vladislav Skobelskij, who works under the moniker Happy, creates voluminous, candy-colored scenes and animations. The delightfully garish works move between disturbing and alluring, each figure overcome by vibrant and cartoonish outgrowths. Happy often injects pop cultural and photographic elements into this fantasy world.
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A love letter to Diane Nguyen, the most human cartoon on TV
“Being a woman is not a hobby or a pet interest of mine. You get to drop in and play Joss Whedon and everybody cheers, but when you move onto your next thing, I’m still here.”
This succinct truth is uttered by Diane Nguyen, a character who has to explain the frustration of living as a woman whose voice rarely gets a large platform, to a male colleague. Her relatable, frank statements are a rare breed on TV. What makes them all the more surprising is the fact that she does not appear…
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First dates will never not be interesting. There’s something strangely intriguing about getting two people together for the first time to see what sparks might fly (or not, in some more unfortunate cases), so we’ve teamed up with Tinder to match a few faces you might recognise with a few others that you might not.
The results are funny, sometimes heartwarming and genuinely endearing, but they’re also firm proof that – despite what the internet might tell you…
read more »Native Argentinean Landscapes Explored in New Hand-Tufted Rugs by Alexandra Kehayoglou
“Santa Cruz River” (2016-2017), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool, 980 x 420 cm, Courtesy of The National Gallery of Victoria.
Textile artist Alexandra Kehayoglou (previously) creates functional works of art that explore the natural landscapes of her native Argentina. Her selected locations are often ones tied to political controversy, such as the Santa Cruz River, or areas dramatically altered by human activity, such as the Raggio creek. Kehayoglou uses her craft as a chance as a call for environmental awareness, embedding her own memory and research of the disappearing waterways and grasslands into her hand-tufted works.
Each tapestry uses surplus materials from her family’s factory, which has manufactured industrial carpets for more than six decades. The one-of-a-kind carpets are often installed against the wall, with a section of the work trailing along the floor so visitors can walk or lay on the woven rugs.
In December 2017, her piece Santa Cruz River was included in the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial in Melbourne. The installation showcased her research behind the future damming of the river and her own interpretation of the harm that will continue to influence the surrounding area. Later this month Kehayoglou will present a new site-specific tapestry that explores the tribes of Patagonia in the group exhibition Dream at the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome. You can see more of her work on her website and Instagram.
“Santa Cruz River” detail (2016-2017), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool, 980 x 420 cm
“Santa Cruz River” detail (2016-2017), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool, 980 x 420 cm
“Hope the voyage is a long one” (2016), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool
“Hope the voyage is a long one” (2016), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool
“No Longer Creek” (2016), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool, 820 x 460 cm, Presented at Design Miami/ Basel, 2016 | Basel, Switzerland. Commissioned by Artsy. Courtesy of Artsy & The National Gallery of Victoria.
“Santa Cruz River II” (2017), Textile tapestry (handtuft system), wool, 205 x 150 cm
The Haunting Characters of Edward Kinsella III
Edward Kinsella III has a knack for crafting monsters. Using just a few hues and strokes, the St. Louis artist creates haunting portraits and illustrations that are seemingly simple, yet wholly cerebral. Though young, the artist has forged his career in both gallery shows and a teaching practice.
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Dexter Navy and The Blaze team up for G-Star Raw’s campaign film
Sustainable denim label G-Star Raw has unveiled its new campaign for AW18. ‘Uniform of the Free’ pays homage to the brand’s history as the garment of choice for free-spirited individuals.
Directed by filmmaker, photographer, and former Dazed 100 star, Dexter Navy, the campaign video features music from electronic duo, The Blaze, as well as a spoken word piece by American poet…
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