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Pablo Benzo – Willow Waltz @ BC Gallery

The solo show ‘Willow Waltz’ by Chilean artist Pablo Benzo is on view at BC Gallery Berlin through February 11th, 2017 (Wed–Sat, 1–6 pm, Libauer Strasse 14; closed from December 24th to January 11th). The exhibition presents the artist’s latest oil paintings and wooden sculptures, revealing an abstract … Continued

Tripoteca 2016 | Highlights

After a tour of 14 countries, Tripoteca psychedelic film & art festival, in partnership with MortociFilm, had their third edition on December 9th and 10th, 2016, at Cinemateca Eforie in Bucharest. The festival presented a diverse selection of 70 short films, … Continued

Roman Tolici – Artist Book release and exhibition

Roman Tolici’s artist book was launched on November 25th, 2016, at Mobius Gallery in Bucharest, during the opening of his first itinerary exhibition which will move on over the next two years to Moscow – the artist currently has a solo show there, Dark … Continued

Oliver Merce – The Anatomy of Decay

The Anatomy of Decay is the first book by Timișoara-based photographer Oliver Merce comprising 111 black and white photos, taken during his two-year time documenting the life of people living in the districts of Anina City in Romania – Crivina and Orașul Nou (New … Continued

Danny van Ryswyk: Exploring the unexplainable

Dutch artist Danny van Ryswyk combines traditional techniques with today’s 3D technology to create striking sculptures resonating with all that is scientifically unexplainable and immeasurable. His fascination with the absurd, oneiric, mystical and supernatural experiences has a profound impact on his work, often … Continued

Ampparito’s thought-provoking murals

In his recent murals, Ampparito gives new meaning and context to common objects, shown broken, damaged or simply consumed, no longer useful to their owners. Moreover, the Spanish artist creates oversized and sometimes improbable objects, annoying or disruptive situations, while also … Continued

Gosia: In search of innocence, beauty and spirituality

Inspired by neo-romanticism and fantasy, the sculptures of Toronto-based artist Gosia create a poetic image of youthfulness and naturalness, of fragility and arresting grace. The delicate gestures and contemplative gaze of the female figures she depicts reveal the profound connection to an inner dimension … Continued

Stuart McReath’s conceptual illustrations

Stuart McReath creates thought-provoking conceptual illustrations highlighting unsettling aspects related to contemporary social or political issues and events. Using mixed media and experimenting with a variety of screen printing techniques, the International award winning Illustrator introduces us to a society of injustice and corruption, … Continued

Don’t Sweat the Technique @ Lateral ArtSpace

The group show Don’t Sweat the Technique, on view through December 21st, 2016, at Lateral ArtSpace in Cluj-Napoca, is named after the 1992 album and song by Eric B. & Rakim. Such an association is not unusual for the Bucharest-based young generation of artists, … Continued