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Best Art Drops: 'The Berlinetta' Skateboard Triptych, Jenny Holzer Photographs & More

Every week we spotlight the best art drops by notable artists, galleries, museums and contemporary art platforms across the globe. Listed items typically encompass limited edition artworks, prints, collectible figures, collaborative merchandise and more.

For this week’s installment: Artspace releases limited edition photographs by seminal artist Jenny Holzer, automotive photographer Lorenzo Botero teams up with Garage Welt on ‘The Berlinetta’ skateboard triptych, Kevin Poon’s WOAW taps artist Rostarr for signature sculptures, and Cody Hudson joins forces with Louis Buhl & Co. on a series of plant-shaped sculptures.

View the full list below.

Jenny Holzer C-Print ‘Projections’ Photographs

Courtesy of the artist and Artspace

Release Date: Available now on Artspace’s website
Release Price: $1,750 USD each

Contemporary art purveyor Artspace recently released two c-print photographs by seminal interdisciplinary artist, Jenny Holzer. Arriving in a signed and numbered edition of 10, both artworks portray Holzer’s iconic public ‘Projections’ from 2001. The first piece features the text ‘Non Lo Supporto’ which is Italian for “I Can’t Stand Him” while the other work dubbed ’There Is Blood’ portrays the phrase “There Is Blood And More Blood.” Each photo measures 16 x 20 inches each.

Lorenzo Botero x Garage Welt ‘The Berlinetta’ Skateboard Triptych

Lorenzo Botero

Release Date: Available on Garage Welt’s website this August 30 at 9 a.m. PST
Release Price: TBC

Acclaimed automotive photographer Lorenzo Botero is launching his three-piece art deck set made in collaboration with editions seller Garage Welt. The triptych entitled ‘The Berlinetta’ portrays model Genna Leigh and a 1995 Ferrari 355 Berlinetta. Each set will include a digitally printed sticker randomly selected from the photo set. An opportunity to purchase a signed 152cm x 101cm acrylic print of the featured set photo is also available through a raffle on the artist’s Instagram account.

Rostarr x WOAW ‘Introspectives’ Sculpture Edition

Woaw Store

Release Date: August 30 at WOAW
Release Price: $162 USD each

To commemorate the launch of his solo exhibition entitled “Introspectives” at WOAW in Hong Kong, abstract painter Rostarr is set to release an edition of signature sculptures. Standing 5.4 inches tall, each collectible figure will come in three different colorways: white, gold, and black. All figures will be available to purchase at the exhibition for $162 USD each.

WOAW
5 Sun St.
Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Vincent van Gogh x Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK

Medicom Toy

Release Date: Available now on cjmart.jp
Release Price: $123-$492 USD

Medicom Toy has returned with its latest BE@RBRICK, emblazoned with motifs taken from Vincent van Gogh‘s still life series ‘Sunflowers.’ Dubbed “Van Gogh Museum,” the figures come in sizes of 100%, 400% and 1000% and see a glossy finish over a bevy of details. The Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK “Van Gogh Museum” is currently available at cjmart.jp for $123 USD, for the 100% & 400% set and $492 USD for 1000%.

Cody Hudson x Louis Buhl & Co. Plant-Shaped Sculptures

Louis Buhl & Co.

Release Date: Available on Louis Buhl & Co.’s website
Release Price: $1,550 USD for each set

Artist Cody Hudson recently launched his first edition of sculptures for Louis Buhl & Co. The artist made three sets of hand-screened wooden pieces that are shaped as house plants. Titled ‘Plant Based Architecture (Let’s Stay Alive).’ the series is comprised of several three-dimensional monoprints that evoke Hudson’s practice of creating graphic adaptations out of living things.

FASHION: Our Favorite Looks from Zendaya x Tommy Hilfiger's FW19 Collection

Back in July, Tommy Hilfiger announced his next collaborative presentation with global brand ambassador Zendaya would be held in New York City. Now, the Tommy x Zendaya line has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2019 collection lookbook. The first collection pulled directly from the ’70s, so it comes as no surprise that the latest lineup features pieces reminiscent of power dressing.

The lookbook starring Ebonee Davis includes an expansive range of looks that bring forth feelings of strength and confidence, according to an official press release. Co-designed by both Tommy Hilfiger and Zendaya, the collection is marked by Americana-inspired outerwear, chic suiting and office-ready blouses. If you’re looking for intimate pieces as well, we spot sets you can wear in the privacy of your bedroom.

Take a look at our favorite looks from the Tommy x Zendaya FW19 lookbook. Stay tuned here as details emerge about the forthcoming runway presentation.

ART& TOYS:

Not long ago, Takashi Murakami took to Instagram to announce black and white versions of his beloved ‘Kaikai’ and ‘Kiki’ vinyl figures. Namesakes of the artist’s Tokyo gallery, the characters are normally shown together and respectively portray rabbit and mouse hybrids. ‘Kaikai’ conventionally wears a white costume while ‘Kiki’ traditionally adorns a pink ensemble. This new monochromatic release is surely a rare take by the contemporary art savant.

Following a teaser, KAWS returns with a full look and official release details for his anticipated ‘GONE’ Companion vinyl figure. The collectible statuette takes inspiration from a large-scale sculpture of the same name, portraying his ubiquitous Companion character carrying his ‘BFF’ mascot in an all-black colorway with white detailing to boot.

The figure will release on the occasion of his exhibition entitled “COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS” at National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne on September 20th.

Following his ‘CAPO’ Carrara marble skull edition, interdisciplinary artist Jun Cha now unveils the second installment with a new set of casts. Aptly entitled ‘CAPO II,’ the latest offering is comprised of bronze, stainless steel, and polished bronze variants. Altogether the series expands upon the artist’s examination of the memento mori inspired by the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius.

“Despite death as an inevitable law of Nature, embracing your mortality maintains sharp focus to live in the present and gratitude for all the things we take for granted. ‘CAPO II’ is another reminder to live each day as if it were your last,” said the artist.

Each sculpture measures 6.4” x 8” x 7” and weighs roughly 13 pounds apiece. The casts are available to preorder on Jun Cha’s website for $2,000 USD each. The signed and numbered edition will be available starting September 3 at 10 a.m. PDT.

Following the release of colorful and all-pink sculptures of Bart Simpson, the Chicago-based artist Louis De Guzman returns with a blue edition. Although the artist launched his first-ever vinyl sculpture just a year ago, its popularity has allowed for the cartoon character’s third release.

Louis De Guzman announced on Instagram that he will be releasing the remaining editions of the blue Elevate sculpture, originally shown at Chicago’s ComplexCon in limited quantities. The pop icon from The Simpsons is transformed into an 8-inch vinyl sculpture created in a geometric abstraction style. Louis De Guzman’s screen prints that contain intricate line work and pattern sequence shapes are translated into a three-dimensional form of a familiar image that can “ultimately evoke emotion and personal attachment.”

The blue edition of Elevate will be released in an edition of 500 pieces on Louis De Guzman’s website this Friday, August 23 at 1 p.m. EST.

NEW MUSIC & MORE:

 

Snoop Dogg links up with Jermaine Dupri, Ozuna & Slim Jxmmi for his latest single called Do It When I’m In It.

 

Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox sat down with Big Tigger to clear the air and respond to the comments dealing with the NFL. Jermaine also opens up about how hurt he was when he was receiving backlash. He also mentions that he has spoken to Jay since the infamous clip of him being “passed kneeling” was released.

 

Vince Staples is back with the release of his trailer for his brand new show called The Vince Staples Show, which is set to be released this Thursday, August 22nd.