Author Archives: The re:art

The art and furniture of Benjamin Nordsmark

Danish artist and cabinetmaker Benjamin Nordsmark creates ludic representations and conceptual juxtapositions of ordinary objects and furniture, changing their context and functionality in a fusion of extraordinary craftsmanship, powerful ideas and attention to detail. Through his works, the artist reaches an impressive result of … Continued

Dismaland

Dismaland, curated by Banksy and featuring internationally renowned and emerging artists, with activities ranging from short films by 22 directors and animators, concerts and impossible to win games, took place from August till the end of September 2015 in Weston-super-Mare. Unable … Continued

Cleon Peterson – Poison @ Library Street Collective

Detroit-based contemporary art gallery Library Street Collective hosts the solo exhibition “POISON” by Cleon Peterson, featuring a collection of over twenty acrylic-on-canvas paintings as well as porcelain sculptures, on view through October 15th, 2015. The show unveils the aspects that compose and awake the poison … Continued

Seyo Cizmic reveals the comedy and tragedy of life

Humorous through the absurd representation of mundane objects and everyday situations, yet tragic in the profound meaning they bear, the works of Seyo Cizmic raise essential questions regarding human condition today, commenting on the often nonsensical way we think, feel and … Continued

The unsettling illustrations of Eric Petersen

A master of color and perspective, depicting simple environments and using unnaturally vibrant tones, unexpected juxtapositions and dynamic arrangements of elements, Eric Petersen highlights in his video game and 40s vintage comics inspired illustrations the absence of humanity. The striking empty gaze of his … Continued

Human Against Life @ Centrul Artelor Vizuale

The project “Human Against Life”, on view in different exhibition spaces in Bucharest through October 9th, 2015, addresses major issues affecting living beings on all aspects: the irresponsible exploitation of resources, driven by consumerism and ignoring the impact on natural and … Continued

An update with Loreta Isac

We collaborated with Loreta Isac earlier this year, for the INTERSECTION event. Since then, she has been working on several new projects, which you can view below. She is a wonderful storyteller, bringing to life her treasured memories and life moments, … Continued

Condition @ Athen B. Gallery

Athen B. Gallery is hosting the collaborative group show ‘Condition’ featuring works by Ever, Franco Fasoli – JAZ (interviewed), Troy Lovegates and Zio Ziegler, on view through October 2nd, 2015. The exhibition reflects human condition, the beliefs, forces, relationships and disconnections, mythology and ideology that shape it, from … Continued

Pisica Pătrată – Work in progress @ H’art Appendix

From June 19th to September 9th, 2015, H’art Gallery Appendix hosted “Work in progress”, an open show by Alexandru Ciubotariu, known as Pisica Pătrată (interviewed), where regular passers-by could see the artist working in the gallery window and participate in the show by drawing with … Continued