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Preview: George Condo at PRISM Gallery

by Aron Phillips on Apr 7, 2012 • No Comments

If you’re a fan of Kanye West, then you’re familiar with the work of George Condo. And if you live in Los Angeles, then you need to make sure you stop by PRISM Gallery for the artist’s first extensive exhibition in the city to date.

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The Making Of: Parra’s “Weirded Out”

by Aron Phillips on Apr 6, 2012 • No Comments

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Parra‘s “Weirded Out” mural at SFMOMA yet, I suggest you make some time. But if a trip to San Francisco isn’t in the cards before July 29, check out some photos and a time-lapse video below.

Art / Design

Tattoos: A Permanent Art

by Aron Phillips on Apr 5, 2012 • No Comments

It seems that no matter how far we advance into the digital age, our bodies remain a place where we want to express ourselves. In this episode, “Off Book” talks to three tattoo artists of differing styles and looks at the art and permanence of tattoos.

Art / Music

Theraflu by George Condo

by Aron Phillips on Apr 5, 2012 • No Comments

There’s nothing better than starting your birthday with a new track from Kanye. After Funkmaster Flex debuted “Theraflu” last night on Hot 97, Yeezy revealed the single cover art this morning on Twitter. If you don’t remember, Condo did the cover artwork for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in 2010.

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Preview: Parra at SFMOMA

by Aron Phillips on Mar 28, 2012 • 2 Comments

It was only a matter of time before Parra got his first U.S. museum show. I’m just happy it’s taking place in my current city of residence. Parra: Weirded Out opens this Saturday at SFMOMA, and features an expansive mural which extends across the 60-foot wall of the museum’s second-floor landing.

Art / Design

Dunk Light by Karl Zahn

by Aron Phillips on Mar 22, 2012 • No Comments

If not for the hefty price tag, this would be hanging on my wall right now. A blend between the incredible functionality of a basketball hoop and the ironic fragility of a light bulb, Dunk Light by Brooklyn-based designer Karl Zahn is just simply awesome.

Art / Design / Tech

Art in the Era of the Internet

by Aron Phillips on Mar 22, 2012 • 1 Comment

“Off Book” is a PBS web series created by Kornhaber Brown that explores experimental and cutting edge artistic media. Covering everything from typography to product design to the evolution of music online, the series gives us an in-depth look at the all-encompassing digital world we live in today.

Art / Sports

Masaryk Mural by Sam Friedman

by Aron Phillips on Mar 21, 2012 • No Comments

Built in the 1960s, the Masaryk Towers on Columbia Street is now home to the world’s most exclusive gym. The Lower East Side has always been a place where the breeding ground becomes the proving ground, and Masaryk is no different.

Art / Design / Travel

The Making Of: Tilt’s “Panic Room”

by Aron Phillips on Mar 16, 2012 • No Comments

Now in its third year, French hotel Au Vieux Panier has once again asked six artists from all different genres to redesign a room. And as you can imagine, none of the others even come close to the masterpiece by French graffiti legend Tilt.