In memory of an extraordinary artist who has left this world. You will be missed, dear friend. Thank you for all the treasures you left to us. Your beauty will live on as a testimony of your exceptional skill and your wondrous vision.
Rest In Peace Patrick Alt, April 1950 – July 2013
more » “Interview with Patrick Alt”
Outside the Antler Gallery a sign reads, “Figurative, Narrative, Illustrative”. This sign announces in no uncertain terms the focus of the gallery and of the curators Neil Perry and Susannah Kelly. In their recently opened show ‘Sin Fronteras’, Antler gallery showcases work from the Neter Collective in Mexico City. In the following interview Miroir magazine correspondent Siolo Thompson, talks to Antler about their mission and the new work they are showing.
more » “Sin Fronteras – Mexico via Portland”
The SS Stavronikita lies at the bottom of the ocean at 13.8 N, 59.38 W, right off the Caribbean island of Barbados. It is the spot Andreas Franke has discovered and chosen to stage a game full of overflowing decadence and exuberance. A traveling salesman, the Stavronikita fell victim to a devastating fire over 20 years ago and with no hope for recovery it was lowered into the silent depths to lie there – fossilized into an artificial reef which one thought would sleep for all eternity. more » “The Sinking World of Andreas Franke”
Kelly Brown is a well-known celebrity stylist and fashion editor. Below is the Underwater project video and a slideshow. Photographer: Ari Abramczyk. Designer: Kelly Brown.
Years ago I stumbled across a lovely collection of artwork at a Seattle coffee shop. The art was figurative but line driven, bright but soulful and one of those lovely drawings became the first piece of original art I ever bought for myself (a soul sustaining indulgence I highly recommend). more » “Joey Bates – Interview by Siolo Thompson”
