Mural Cinético, a piece by Venezuelan kinetic mastermind, sells during Art Basel for a number between $1.4 and $1.5 M USD

Nadia BouzidDecember 31, 2018Miami Beach Convention CenterJesus Rafael Soto, Art Basel 2018, miami beachComment

Haroshi uses old skateboards to create these statuettes called “Gunzos”. Now this is what I call up-cycling

Art Basel and skateboarding might not have much in common. But in Miami Beach, these seemingly distant worlds will meet, thanks to self-taught Japanese artist Haroshi. Haroshi uses discarded skateboards to produce sculptures that address materialism and spirituality, but also pay homage to a passion shared by millions. His pieces will be exhibited by Tokyo gallery Nanzuka, one of the 29 participants in this year’s Nova sector, which focuses on recent work by a fascinating array of artists. text via artbasel.com

ARTNadia BouzidDecember 26, 2018Game Freak, Nanzuka, Art Basel 2018, Up-cyclingComment

Smooth Egg with Bow by Jeff Koons is 1 out of 5 from a series called “Celebration” which began in 1994

This Magenta egg with and orange bow is part of the ‘Celebration Series’ which he began in 1994.

Jeff Koons made 10 eggs. 5 have a smooth surface and the other 5 have a rougher and a more wrinklier finish, which are called “ baroque eggs”

The design refers to ideas such as (re)birth and fertility.

The coating technique is similar to the one used in the automotive industry.

ARTNadia BouzidDecember 25, 2018Art Basel 2018, jeff koons, SculpturesComment

Do-ho Suh's Yellow Refrigerator presented by Victoria Miro at Art Basel Miami Beach 2018

Refrigerator: is a fabric sculpture made by Korean artist Do-Ho Suh. He calls these sculptures “Specimens” which are replicas of household items. His “fabric architecture” sculptures are meticulously crafted by hand using Korean techniques and 3D modeling theories.

Art Basel 2018, Miami Beach Convention Center

Polyester fabric, stainless steel wire, and display case with LED lighting

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