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January 30, 2025

Artist Draws Stunning Portraits of John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Vintage Maps for Grammy-Nominated Re-Release of “Mind Games”

Out of the entirety of Ed Fairburn’s 12-year career, his work for Mind Games: The Ultimate Collection strikes him as some of his most triumphant. A comprehensive re-release of John Lennon’s 1973 album, the new Mind Games collection offers listeners a host of immersive experiences, encompassing six different CD mixes, a hardback book, a reproduction of the original 1973 triptych marketing poster, and postcards, among other memorabilia.

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January 22, 2025

Daniel Popper’s Evocative Public Sculpture Speaks to Human Relationships and Nature

South African sculptor Daniel Popper has been busy. Over the past 12 months, the artist, known for his monumental public sculptures, has created multiple temporary and permanent installations that play on common themes of nature and human relationships. Popper finished out 2024 with Aeonium, a 16-foot-tall sculpture inspired by the rosette-shaped form of the Aeonium succulent. Installed at EDC Orlando, the sculpture shows a woman covered in succulents.

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January 16, 2025

Surreal Photos Capture the Magic of Charles Pétillon’s Balloon Installations

Artist Charles Pétillon is known for his monumental balloon installations, which have been staged around the world. Now, he's shifting gears and merging his balloon art and photography to create surreal imagery from carefully crafted sets. The result of this is Weightlessness, Pétillon's solo exhibition at Danysz Gallery in Paris. Pétillon's white balloons give rise to ethereal scenes, whether rising up in a misty landscape or billowing out of Brutalist architecture.

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January 3, 2025

The Curatorial Journey Behind Olafur Eliasson’s First Solo Exhibition in Turkey [Interview]

As one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, Olafur Eliasson has staged countless solo exhibitions around the world. Your unexpected encounter, however, is his first in Turkey. Running through February 9, 2025, at Istanbul Modern, the exhibition travels through Eliasson’s 30-year career, cataloging the dynamic and participatory nature at the core of his artistic practice. Each artwork demonstrates Eliasson’s incredible command over light, color, geometry, and perspective, revealing his continued preoccupation with environmental themes.

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