The brink between reality and fiction has all the time served as the place to begin for artist Thao Nguyen Phan. First educated as a painter, the Vietnamese artist is finest identified for creating dreamlike movies and installations the place folklore, literature, and philosophy are interwoven with actual points pertaining her homeland.

For her newest exhibition, Phan took over Milan’s Pirelli HangarBicocca to make clear the colonization of Vietnam and the social transformations which have transpired since. Entitled Reincarnations of Shadows, the solo exhibition reexamines historical past by way of a collection of latest watercolors, sculptures, movies, and installations, the place Phan probes into the ‘absolute truths’ taught at school, which the artist argues omits the oral traditions present in Vietnamese historical past. As a response, Phan turned in the direction of the concept of utilizing folklore, mythologies, and fairytales as a method to seek “options of reality.”

Diem Phung Thi, considered one of Vietnam’s first modernist lady sculptors — who labored extensively between her house nation and France, can also be a central focus of the present, which displays on the intergenerational relationships between girls artists in post-colonial contexts. Phan additionally investigates the advanced relationship between people and nature, such because the exploitation of pure sources and the destruction and colonization of the encompassing panorama. “Artwork can have important influence on how we understand the residing surroundings,” Phan beforehand famous.

For these seeking to attend, Reincarnations of Shadows shall be on view in Milan till January 14, 2024.

Elsewhere, Christo and Jeanne-Claude‘s L’Arc de Triomphe Wrapped will be recycled for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Pirelli HangarBicocca
Through Chiese, 2
20126 Milano MI, Italy

Jim Pollock takes us to the town of cohesion along with his latest gig poster for Phish!

Jim’s gig poster for Phish’s Philly exhibits this previous Summer time encompasses a Philly icon wearing iconic Mummers gear. Jim has a enjoyable manner of fusing a metropolis’s notable landmarks and sights with stylized, colourful, and enjoyable characters–simply have a look at Benjamin Phishklin on the high of the print!

Jim’s poster can be out there solely by way of LOTTERY on Friday (9/22) @ 12PM ET on our homepage, Bottleneckgallery.com!

The lottery will run till 12:30PM ET. Winners can be notified after the lottery has concluded via e-mail, and they’re going to have quarter-hour to finish their checkout. One lottery entry per particular person. Max of 1 print per particular person (reg or variant). Duplicate entries can be disqualified. No buy essential to enter, merely checkout with the free lottery entry. Please comply with us on Twitter for lottery updates as we select winners.

Phish – Philadelphia by Jim Pollock
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13 x 24 inches
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Phish – Philadelphia (Variant) by Jim Pollock
Display screen print
13 x 24 inches
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2023 has been a busy 12 months for Kumkum Fernando. Again in April, the Sri Lankan artist was one of many choose few to design monumental sculptures for Coachella’s return to Indio, California. Extra not too long ago, he created a sequence of sculptural editions with Jonathan LeVine Initiatives, dubbed Post Colonial Rainbow Punks, that includes a motley crew of intergalactic swashbucklers.

Made together with ArtPrize, Fernando is presently showcasing his newest robotic sculptures in a brand new solo exhibition entitled The Misplaced Mystics. As with all of his previous tasks, narrative is a core element of the artist’s work. “The melancholy characters of the Misplaced Mystics are looking for that means,” famous Fernando in an announcement, “crisscrossing time and house, unmoored and chasing illusions. They’re stuffed with longing and unrequited need. Some weep, others dream, and wrestle to deal with the swirling uncertainty of their existence.”

On the floor, there’s a youthful factor when viewing his sculptures — like big robotic toys one would play with throughout adolescence, however raised in scale to evoke surprise in each kids and adults. Every sculpture is crafted by way of a variety of historic objects, such because the remnants of French-era structure throughout Saigon, in addition to Sri Lankan masks, twentieth century American board video games, together with gadgets belonging to Buddhist and Hindu folklore. Aesthetically, Fernando bridges previous with new, tribal with futuristic, by meticulously upcycling these supplies into eccentric robotic characters stuffed with the spirit of the previous.

The Misplaced Mystics is presently on view on the ArtPrize Clubhouse in Grand Rapids, MI till October 1.

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ArtPrize Clubhouse
2 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Andrés Reisinger has turn into well-known for his use of pink – be it throughout his virtual architectural interventions, or surrealist furniture. Now, he brings the shade – dubbed “Reisinger Pink” to a spread of furnishings produced by Polish model Tyklo.

The collaboration, launched this week, marks the primary in a collection of link-ups between Tyklo and a spread of artists and designers, titled Limitless Version.

For Reisinger, it’s an opportunity to place an “ethereal” spin on one thing that’s usually neglected. “Most individuals regard cabinets as mere utilities; their goal is to carry issues, and that’s about it,” he stated. “Nonetheless, by incorporating dreamlike and surreal components, such because the ethereal Reisinger Pink, we’re including layers of which means that elevate these items from mere storage options to the efficiency of particular cultural acupuncture.”

Tyklo’s furnishings goes towards the notion of one-size-fits-all. The model supply extremely customisable choices, which you’ll be able to visualise, construct, and order by means of the web site. Based on founder Jacek Majewski, the designer and artist editions add an additional layer to Tyklo’s vary, and permit clients to them purchase into one thing that feels considerably elevated from the everyday storage merchandise, however nonetheless at an accessible value level compared to rivals.

“Tylko’s Limitless Version brings an inclusivity and accessibility to signature design that we absolutely assist,” Majewski stated. “Every Limitless Version collaboration is sort of like an artist-in-residence at Tylko. Andrés is the primary of many. However he’s the pure alternative for our first collaboration, as a result of like Andrés, we’re born of tech-enabled design, and we share an curiosity in occupying the house.”

The Reisinger Pink Limitless Assortment is avialable now. Costs begin at €170 (roughly $180 USD) for a small bedside desk, sideboards from €1400 ($1,490) and wall storage from €2400 ($2,555).

In different design information, an exhibition of 100 hacked Artek stools is on present in London.

To have a good time the ninetieth anniversary of the Stool 60, this 12 months Artek has delivered three anniversary editions of the common-or-garden three-legged stool. Standing as one of the crucial elemental furnishings items, the Stool 60 designed by Alvar Aalto was born of modernist beliefs and Finnish innovation.

The good legacy and continued relevance of the common object made fully from native birch wooden has barely modified in both materials or type. The simplicity and timelessness introduced by means of its ingenious development and sturdiness have saved the Stool 60 in manufacturing since 1933.

The anniversary editions have been developed by Artek’s personal design group (Kontrasti and Loimu) and design studio Formafantasma (Villi). The Stool 60 Kontrasti celebrates the ingenious development of the stool by inserting veneer sheets into incisions in every leg for a contrasting tone. The Stool 60 Loimu is produced from an exceptionally uncommon birch variant distinguished by a wavy, flame-like graining sample.

Stool 60 Villi highlights the influence of local weather change and industrialization on the forest and the evolving penalties of this for wooden merchandise. The collaboration with studio Formafantasma reasses the present strict choice standards for birch wooden from Artek.

The Stool 60 Kontrasti, Loimu, and Villi can be found now through Artek.

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Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park receives a blooming replace with The Leaf — Canada’s Variety Gardens — in efforts to revitalize the botanical gardens and convey individuals and nature nearer collectively. With a concentrate on horticulture, vegetation and the atmosphere, KPMB Architects designed The Leaf as a central greenhouse with 4 plant biomes together with a brand new butterfly conservatory, analysis and schooling middle, restaurant and café unfold throughout 35 acres.

Working along with Architecture49, Blackwell Structural Engineers and HTFC Planning & Design, KPMB needed to create a design that will mirror the Conservancy’s mission to nurture a stronger relationship and understanding of nature.

400 distinctive plant species may be discovered inside The Leaf that are divided into 4 biomes — every providing a particular setup to be taught and discover the completely different species and their origins together with Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall. The construction additionally veered away from conventional greenhouse development with the utilization of Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) which improves thermal efficiency and permits simply the correct amount of daylight in for the vegetation.

The Leaf’s roof is formed after the Fibonacci sequence of nature which options an intricate cablenet construction much like a spiral internet seen in sunflowers and nautilus shells. Lights, grades and reflectors are customary all through the diagrid to recreate the impact of moonlight, thunderstorms and the Northern Lights.

“The structure goes past a mere place to accommodate and showcase these local weather biomes,” says Mitchell Corridor, KPMB Accomplice. “The constructing itself is designed as an ode to the fantastic thing about nature so guests can really feel the respect for the earth and atmosphere from the very first look.”

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