In the late 1970s, the artist and pop-art superstar Andy Warhol created a series of iconic famous celebrity silkscreen portraits, … More
Tag: contemporary art
At MoCA L.A. … Artwork by the Late Great Artist Mike Kelley
Artist Creates Awesome Geometric Paintings with Discarded Cigarette Pack Boxes
Santa Cruz, California-based artist Robert Larson creates awesome abstract geometric-patterns on his large canvases using pieces of discarded Malboro cigarette … More
Mural by Korean Artist Yoon Hyup at Rag & Bone NYC
Korean artist Yoon Hyup recently had a mural on the wall at the Rag & Bone Jean flagship store in … More
Fresh “LUDO” Mural at Rag & Bone Jean New York
“Welcome to ______” by Mike Kelley at MoMA P.S.1
The late American artist Mike Kelley created a huge body of influential artwork — more than enough to fill all … More
Street Art … Epic Mural by “The London Police” Artist Duo in Amsterdam
Epic street art mural by the international renowned street-artist duo known as the London Police (TLP) in Amsterdam’s Jordaan neighborhood. … More
On the Scene … At the Brennan & Griffin Gallery
What’s Outside the Window? – Vol. 33
The 33rd photo in our What’s Outside the Window? photo project series is this view looking out the door window … More
Abe Lincoln Stencil Street Art … New York
Here’s another instance of one of those stencil street art images of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln we’ve been stumbling upon … More
Puma Stencil Street Art in Amsterdam …
We love this large stencil street art image of a black puma in Amsterdam Centrum, along Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal street with … More
In Amsterdam … Graffiti Art by Mick La Rock at Stedelijk Museum
The introduction wall at a show of works by contemporary Polish artist Polina Olowska at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum displays the … More
On the Scene … At Isaac Julien’s “Ten Thousand Waves”
On the Scene … Viewing Artist Tom Fruin’s “Maxikiosco” at Art Basel Miami
We went to Miami and popped by the SCOPE contemporary art fair in South Beach as part of Art Basel … More
New “Choose to Believe or Not To Believe” Mural at Rag & Bone
The new commissioned “Choose Not To” street art mural at Rag & Bone’s flagship store in New York’s Lower East … More
Mannequin Legs Street Art, Part Deux
In NYC … Getty Gas Station Turned Into Sheep Meadow
Fun with Chris Burden’s “1 Ton Crane Truck”
We’ve been following the work of artist Chris Burden for a long time. We’re fans. Especially of some of his … More
“I Can’t Grow Up”
Awesome “I can’t grow up” billboard at Wallplay’s 118 Orchard gallery, about a block away from our global headquarters in … More
On the Scene … Banksy’s 9/11 Street Art in TriBeCa NYC
As part of his month-long October residency and “Better In Than Out” art show in New York City, Banksy on … More
Banksy in NYC … Interactive Map of Banksy Street Art Locations
If you’re looking for each of the locations of Banksy’s New York October street exhibition (“Better in Than Out”), the … More
NY Street Art … “Sam Knows Best” American Flag
The “Sam Knows Best” street art message pops up fresh again in New York City’s Lower East Side (LES), this … More
In Brooklyn … Skewville’s “BKLYN FLAVOR” Mural by Night …
The artists and brothers duo that are Skewville are known for their use of striking colors, bold and large block … More
That “Greetings From California” Retro-Postcard Billboard …
This billboard in the scenic California beach town of Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara, north of Los Angeles, is actually a … More
The Latest, Freshest Street Art from Dain … New York City
The artist known as Dain just put up a fresh wheat-paste streeet art piece on Ludlow Street (which is gradually … More
On the Scene … At the DUMBO Art Festival NYC …
The cobblestones of Water Street in Brooklyn’s scenic DUMBO neighborhood were covered with adhesive plastic sheets, each with a personal, … More
Super Awesome Maya Hayuk Murals at the Hammer Museum
Ping Pong Game as Conceptual Sound Art …
This ping pong table installed in the second-floor terrace of the first-rate Hammer Museum in Los Angeles (and, by design, … More
Artist Tom Friedman’s Giant Twinkie, Ding Dong and Sno Ball Artwork
Artist Tom Friedman has a penchant for creating giant, realistic sculptures of popular American junk food. Here we see his … More
The Stunning and Sublime “To Fly, To Drive” by Artist Marsha Pels
This installation artwork by American artist Marsha Pels is stunning. The work is a sculptural piece in which two angelic, … More
Contemporary Chinese Art … Liu Chuang’s “Love Stories”
We love this recent artwork titled “Love Stories” by young Chinese artist Liu Chuang. The installation consists of a table … More
On the Scene … Artist’s Studio Visit NYC: Aleksandra Niemczyk
We paid a visit to the New York City studio of Polish artist and filmmaker Aleksandra Niemczyk a couple of … More
The Surf and Skate Photography of Reid van Renesse
Reid van Renesse’s art photography of skaters, surfers and life in New York City’s Rockaway Beach captures the playful, urban … More
In NYC … Street Art by Bast
The Brooklyn-based artist Bast has been kind of quiet lately. We haven’t been seeing fresh work from the artist in … More
In Paris … Twisted Airplanes at the Pompidou
At Christina Angelina’s StarFighter Studios in L.A.
Today we stumbled upon Christina Angelina’s studio while biking down Washington Blvd in Venice. We are a huge admirer of … More
In Paris … “Death of King” at Palais de Tokio
This space in the main exhibition space at the Palais de Tokio, that wonderful leading-edgy and influential contemporary art museum … More
In Paris … Wrecked Car as Ready-Made Art
A modern-art classic and an example of the ready-made genre in extreme, French artist Bertrand Lavier’s 1993 “Giulietta (-vue-de-dos)” is … More
To Live and “Ravalejar” in Barcelona
In the minimalist courtyard adjacent to MACBA, Barcelona’s centerpiece modern and contemporary art museum, there’s large sign — itself a … More
Venice Speedway – Vinyl Sided Garage Doors by Hellbent
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New Street Art by Dain in SoHo
Fresh street art by Dain, one of Global Graphica’s favoritie artists. This wheat-paste street art piece, like much of Dain’s … More
Everything is Going to be Alright
Dutch artist Guido van der Werve’s mesmerizing and beautifully minimalist short film “Nummer Acht (Everything is Going to be Alright)” … More
Glitch Maestro Yasunao Tone at Issue Project Room
The “Ctrl Alt Del” Project
Israeli artist Yossi Wallner’s viral street art project “Ctrl Alt Del” is one of the coolest projects and cleverer ideas … More
New Mural at Deitch Wall by REVOK and POSE
A new massive street art mural has just gone up at the Deitch Wall in New York City. We’ve got … More
Claes Oldenberg Sculpture at MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is currently holding a major retrospective of the influential American artist … More
JR Hits Tokyo
This is the front of the Watari Museum of Comtemporary Art in Shibuya, in Tokyo, where French street artist superstar … More
“Love Hurts” at Sue Scott Gallery NYC
All manner of illustrated anatomical hearts on this wheat-paste street art piece “Love Hurts” outside the Sue Scott Gallery on … More
“Fashion Heroes Bowie”
Here are photos of artist Erik den Breejen’s recently completed “Fashion Heroes Bowie” mural at Rag & Bone in New … More
JR’s Giant Eye in Brooklyn
Here’s another one of those massive “eye” wheat-paste street art pieces by the French artist JR. This one is on … More
Super Dope Mural by Erik Den Breejen at Rag & Bone
Brooklyn-based American artist Erik den Breejen is the latest painter to be commissioned by clothing brand Rag & Bone to … More
In Bali … “Transformasi 2013”
“Transformasi 2013” is a contemporary artwork by Balinese Indonesian artist I Gusti Made Prawira Yudha. The artwork is currently part … More
Fresh Street Artwork by Serban Ionescu & David Nordine
We ran into artists Serban Ionescu and David Nordine on Ludlow St, in New York’s Lower East Side, where they … More
In Tokyo … Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Light Installation at Mori Art Museum
This installation by legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is currently on view at the Mori Art Museum, at Roppongi Hills, … More
Creepy “Linda, 2012” by Daniel Firman
Photos below of French artist Daniel Firman‘s life-size, realistic and sublime if slightly creepy sculpture of a woman with her … More
Massive Street Art Mural by ALEC in the Lobby of the W Hotel in Seminyak, Bali
We were pleasantly surprised to find this massive street-art mural by the American artist and street-art rockstar Alec (a.k.a., “Alec … More
New York Street Art … “McDictator” – A Fascist Ronald McDonald in SoHo
This recent street art pictured here by the street artist “WhIsBe” in New York City is charged with provocative imagery … More
In Tokyo … Fashion from Final Home at Mori Museum
At the current 10-year anniversary exhibition at the Mori Art Museum at Roppongi Hills, in Tokyo, a gallery was devoted … More
Street Art Stencil of Ai Wei Wei … New York
Stencil street art image of Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei on Crosby Street in SoHo, New York City.
In Tokyo … The Giant Spider Sculpture at Roppongi Hills
This giant spider-like sculpture by the late artist Louise Bourgeois at the massive Roppongi Hills mega-shopping-hotel-condo-museum complex is a popular meeting point … More
The $270,000 Pizza
This giant, wall-mounted plaster pizza sculpture by artist Tom Friedman was recently on show at the Frieze Art Fair New … More
The Beautiful Zadelhoff Cafe at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
We love this space. The broad and tall windows, the bright natural light and high-ceiling airiness and the art makes … More
“The Holy Trinity” Darth Vader x Guggenheim Artwork by Jonathan Monk
“The Holy Trinity” is an artwork by Jonathan Monk that used an intriguing mash-up of pop culture and art culture … More
More Scenes from the Frieze Art Fair NY
We’re posting lots of various images from the Frieze Art Fair NY, which was held this past week on Randall’s … More
At the Frieze Art Fair in New York City
We’re at the second annual Frieze Art Fair in New York City today, an ambitious event started by influential U.K. … More
Red Amaca by Rosemarie Trockel
Photos of “Untitled” red amaca by influential German artist Rosemarie Trockel at the Sprueth Magers gallery space at the recent … More
Mesmerizing Low-Res LED Video Panel by Artist Jim Campbell
Another mesmerizing low-res LED video panel by artist Jim Campbell. We’re fans of his work in general.
Old Telephones Installation Artwork at Crosby Street Hotel Bar
The Artist is Present
Below are still images from “Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present,” a 2012 documentary about legendary performance-art star Marina Abramovic. … More
“Play Dead; Real Time” … Or That Massive Elephant Video Installation at MoMA
“Play Dead; Real Time” by Scottish artist Douglas Gordon is a massive video installation currently at MoMA in New York. … More
Sublime Light Installation by Artist Jim Campbell … New York
We were mesmerized by this light installation artwork by Jim Campbell when we saw it recently at the 2013 Armory … More
New “Popeye” Mural by Crash at Deitch Wall
Fresh “Popeye” mural street art by legendary graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos at the Deitch Wall, the commissioned, curated art … More
What’s Outside the Window – Vol. 25
In the latest installment of our photo-series project is a pic of the view out the window of a New … More
What’s Outside the Window – Vol. 24
The view looking south out a rounded window of the new super-contemporary architectural extension to the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. … More
BOTTLED SERVICED: SUPER COOL “UNTITLED” BOTTLES BY BARRY MCGEE
Barry McGee is a San Francisco-based artist with roots in the Bay Area street art scene. Those readers who have … More
Neon-Lit “Luminous Words” Books Stack by Airan Kang
We so effin love this illuminated stack of plastic-resin books that are part of “Luminous Words” by South Korean artist … More
“Child Soldier” by Christian Lemmerz … At the Armory Show
The powerful, evocative and life-size “Child Soldier” artwork by German artist Christian Lemmerz. We caught a viewing of this piece … More
“Untitled” Bicycles Sculpture by Infamous Chinese Artist Ai Wei Wei
One of those famous bicycle sculptures by Chinese artist and social activist Ai Wei Wei at the 2013 Armory Show, … More
A Nod to Marcel Duchamp at the Armory Show
There was some site specific work created especially for the Armory Show this year, including this working urinal — yes, … More
The “Day’s End” Champagne Bar at the Armory Show 2013
Pix of the temporary Day’s End Pommery champagne bar and lounge in the contemporary section on Pier 94 at the … More
Installation by Assume Vivid Astro Focus at the Armory Show
An installation and artworks by Brazilian art group Assume Vivid Astro Focus at the the Geiss gallery booth at the … More
“Architecture of Destiny” by Michael Wolf at Bruce Silverstein Gallery … At the Armory Show
Michael Wolf’s “Architecture of Destiny” photo at Brice Silverstein gallery booth at the 2013 Armory Show in New York City.
“Target” by Type A at Monique Meloche Gallery Booth … At the 2013 Armory Show
We love this neon artwork titled “Target” by Type A, which we spotted at the Monique Meloche gallery booth. Type … More
The Giant Rat Sculpture at Lever House … New York City
Photo of the amusing giant rat sculpture at the famous Lever House building on Park Avenue in New York City. … More
Column of Lightbulbs by Artist Felix Gonzalez
Artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres‘ “Untitled” lightbulbs installation occupies the cavernous orange-carpeted fourth-floor gallery at the New Museum in New York City. … More
“22:22” by Martin Honert at the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum in Berlin
Pictured here is “22:22,” a wall-installation artwork by German artist Martin Honert at the Hamburger Bahnhoff Museum in Berlin. Based … More
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBa) Building at Night
Hansky Gets a Gallery Show
“The 2000 Sculpture” by Walter de Maria at the Resnick Pavillion, Los Angeles
We’re fans of artist Walter de Maria and his massive abstract, geometric sculptural installation artworks. This one at the always … More
The Awesome Mirrored Green Elevator at the New Museum
Mr. Brainwash Artshow 2011 in LA
We’re in Los Angeles this week checking out the new, massive Mr. Brainwash exhibition dubbed “Artshow 2011.” Mr. Brainwash is … More
Styrofoam Tunnel by Carsten Holler
This massive styrofoam tunnel by artist Carsten Holler is called “Swinging Curve” and is on view at the New Museum … More
“America” Neon Sign by Glenn Ligon at LACMA
The white neon-light “America” sign (titled Rückenfigur) by New York-based artist Glenn Ligon at the “Human Nature” contemporary art exhibition at … More
Yarn-Bombed Shopping Cart
A super-awesome yarn-bombed shopping cart by the the artist Olek (a.k.a., Agata Olek) in the New York City Meat Packing … More
Kim Jong-Il + LA Dodgers
We’re not sure whether this is supposed to be an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il in this street-art … More
Wall-Mounted Fiat Car as Ready-Made Conceptual Art?
The color-blocked Fiat by British conceptual artist Simon Starling, mounted on a wall at the New Museum in downtown New … More
Moleskine Notebook Project: Coffee Cup Drawings
In a new photo series, we’re launching the Moleskin Notebook Project. We’ll be regularly taking pictures of the notebook pages … More
“Ginger Ale” Graffiti Ad in Progress – Part 3
Our third post on the Ginger Ale graffiti ad painting in progress at the corner of Canal and Ludlow streets … More
Yarnbombed Bike by Olek
Last year the artist Olek ( a.k.a., Agata Oleksiak) covered an entire vintage Volkswagen Beetle in colorful crocheted yarn as … More
Lincoln + Rose
On the back exterior wall of the massive Whole Foods supermarket in Venice, the iconic Los Angeles neighborhood near Santa … More
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