Author Archives: The re:art

The drawings of FSTN

Sharp and meticulous, virulent and thought-provoking, the eerie drawings of Brussels-based artist Pierre Coubeau, known as FSTN, reveal fragments and gestures defining a world of contradiction and deceit, where nothing is what it seems. Despite its title, the ‘Joy’ series is … Continued

Carl Randall – Japan Portraits

The Japan Portraits series by figurative painter Carl Randall reveals both the traditional and modern, the rural and urban, the real and fictitious facets of a country seen through the eyes of a foreign visitor and temporary dweller – Carl … Continued

Arresting paintings and drawings by Aron Wiesenfeld

The oil paintings and charcoal drawings of San Diego based artist Aron Wiesenfeld depict the realms of the unconscious as an unceasing journey of self-discovery, of overcoming fear and doubt, of seeking a place to belong and answers to questions that seem … Continued

A glimpse into a private collection of Romanian contemporary art @ ARCUB

On view through February 5th, 2017 at ARCUB is one of the most important private collections of Romanian contemporary art, belonging to Daniel Ștefănică, Bucharest-based lawyer and art collector. The group exhibition, curated by the renowned art historian Erwin Kessler, comprises both … Continued

Anna Olenicenco – SMEE @ Visual Kontakt Cluj

These universes created by children were meant to fill time, to serve as shelter and make the kids feel part of a world that is comprehensible for them. In her solo show SMEE, curated by Liviu Bulea, on view through January … Continued

Watch & Listen: Music videos 4

A fresh round-up of music videos, from the thought-provoking, uncanny and unconventional, to a selection of visually flawless and dazzling best pieces we came across in the past months.   Jamie xx – Gosh, directed by Romain Gavras Moderat – Eating Hooks, … Continued

Urban Art Videos – Part 7

We’re back with a new selection of urban art videos, from some of the main street art stories in 2016 to festival recaps, artist interviews and talks, recent exhibitions, projects and documentaries. BLU in Bologna In March 2016, BLU erased his murals … Continued

MAZIPOS @ Visual Kontakt Oradea

MAZIPOS is “an itinerant poster exhibition, an artist database, a global fanzine”, created to promote artists. According to the organizers, “every edition we invite 25 artists to produce posters that can be mailed and displayed in different venues around the world.” … Continued

Ioana Ursa: Rites of Passage

In her current solo show, on view through January 22nd, 2016 at Cuhnia Gallery, “The Brancovan Palaces” Cultural Center in Mogoșoaia (near Bucharest), Ioana Ursa explores the rites of passage in the life of a woman, as curator Raluca Băloiu explains. A hellish … Continued