Dana Lixenberg has been documenting cultural icons and marginalized communities for over 30 years. Always approaching each subject with the human element in mind, the Dutch photographer distills celebrity and magnanimous events into qualities that we all can relate to.
Between 1993 and 2010, Lixenberg used the versatile medium of Polaroidphotography as a way to test out lighting and composition. Roma Publications has released a new art book documenting this unique approach, providing an intimate glimpse into Lixenberg’s iconic career, which includes numerous editorial shoots for clients such as Vibe, The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Rolling Stoneand more.
Dubbed Polaroid 54 / 59 / 79, the book is both an ode to the utilitarian function of Polaroid images, along with reflecting the American culture that Lixerberg encountered during her career.
Designed by Roger Willems, the publication is available to purchase for $69 USD at select shops, such as Idea books and Donner.
Over the past 50 years, The Grateful Dead have inspired generations of fans through their unique visual language, spirit of openness, and endearing lyrics and melodies. Last summer, artist Matthew Brannon worked alongside fashion designers Elijah Funk and Alix Ross of Online Ceramics on a Dead-inspired exhibition at David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles.
At the core of the show, The Galaxy Song was about change and variation, in relation to the landscape of your own mind. Comprised of paintings, sculpture and unique silkscreen prints, each artwork prompted the viewer to reconsider how they would see the same object or idea on any given day.
David Kordansky Gallery has published a limited-edition catalog that succinctly documents the past exhibition. The eponymously titled book is an edition of 1,000, spans 96 pages and features an essay by The New Yorker’s Naomi Fry. The Galaxy Song is available to purchase at the gallery’s website for $55 USD.
In related news, Pace published the first monograph on Robert Nava.
Parra recently unveiled his latest exhibition of work at Ruttkowski;68 in Paris and there was a large-scale sculpture that is arguably the hallmark of the show. For those looking to collect and not quite trying to bring that big a piece into their home, the acclaimed Dutch artist worked with Case Studyo on a smaller sculpture titled Waking Up.
Released in both a dark blue and cool grey iteration, Waking Up is the successor to the 2017 bronze and marble edition Sleeping. As with the last piece, the new work examines Parra’s interest in the feminine form and depicts a sleeping figure who is just waking from their slumber. “Although we catch the figure off guard in a most vulnerable position,” said a statement by Case Studyo, “she is not ready to give up all her secrets yet. Her face remains shrouded by her voluminous hair as she continues to be a mystery.”
Each version of Waking Up is an edition of eight, plus four artist proofs. The sculpture measures at 35 x 21 x 18 cm and comes signed and numbered by the artist in a custom screen printed wooden box.
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