Chinese artist Lei Lei explores the melancholic side of life in his visually vibrant latest work entitled 'Missing One'. Shown via Nowness, the lack of storyline in the short film helps to emphasis to the bigger picture which is the general apathy that exists between humans. The title points reference at the game of mahjong, in which commonly four players participate. Three players roam the streets in search of one more, yet finds it difficult task.
In response to his film, Lei Lei told Nowness:
"The lack of sympathy among people has made me feel very strange and sad."
Director Mizuki Kawano and Producer Yuna Takayama share a stunning stopmotion animation video entitled ‘TRANSFORMING’. …
For his latest 1-2-1 episode, Jeff Staple sits down with artist Allison T., better known …
Marty Reisman rose above the hardships of growing up in Manhattan by learning the craft …
Acclaimed street and gallery artist Cedar Lewisohn announces his brand new London show, Plywood Transmission at Cock 'N' Bull Gallery (in the basement of Mark Hix's Tramshed) featuring his new series of massive woodblock artworks.
Running from Friday 12th December - Friday 9th January with a preview night on Thursday 11th December.
William S Burroughs is recognised as one of the most culturally influential writers and visionaries of the 20th Century and his legacy continues to steer world culture and creative thinking. A progenitor of the Beat Generation, his writing and ideas changed literature forever. Burroughs' multi-media collaborations spawned new directions in film and music and his art is only now being properly discovered and explored. His works come alive in new ways each day and his legacy is constantly evolving.
Icelandic visual and performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson talks about his past experience with bands, theatre …
Artvera’s Gallery will present an exhibition of photography featuring works by four contemporary Swiss artists, Iseult Labote, Cedric Bregnard, Vincent Camel, and Patrick Weidman. On view May 9 – June 9, 2014, the exhibition entitled SWISS PHOTO is Artvera’s second show dedicated to contemporary Swiss art. The gallery previously mounted S.P.R.A.Y., the exhibition of works by four Swiss artists sharing an interest in the airbrush (spray) technique.
Shanghai artist Xu Zhen takes Nowness on a tour throughout his studio as discusses some …
Following on from his recent FACE MUSIC Organic Electronic UK tour, multi faceted visual and sonic artist, Reeps One AKA Harry Yeff presents his unique mixed media art at his first major solo exhibition A.D.O at east end gallery space LondoNewcastle from 20th – 27th March. The exhibition will showcase his theoretical, neurological and anatomical approach to his art and will engage viewers in a multi-sensory series of installations and special live shows throughout the residency.
