The Poetic Research of Alessandro Piangiamore
From coral to flowers, from concrete to wax, Alessandro Piangiamore's practice is so versatile that it leaves nothing to chance. Having "grown up with…
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Vacationing in Stockholm with your teens
If you’re visiting Stockholm with teenagers (vacations with teenagers and their parents being notoriously smooth affairs), there are a number of options. Whether your kids are foodies, adventure seekers or art lovers, we reckon there’s something here for them.
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The Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame is a good way to experience some contemporary art outside a gallery or museum. The Snösatra Graffiti Wall is one of Europe’s largest graffiti exhibitions.
For cinema buffs, the Bio Rio Cinema is a … Read the rest
Stockholm’s Autumn 2020 calendar is packed full of cultural delights
A World Connected: Michelangelo Pistoletto
A FRONTRUNNER exclusive: Michelangelo Pistoletto reveals his latest project, his battle with COVID-19, and his hopes for young artists.
Profile of the Week: DeAndre Tuck
DeAndre Tuck is an illustrator from Baltimore, Maryland. With a mind open to creative exploration, he strives to create work that leaves the interpreting up to the viewer.
How has your upbringing influenced you as an artist today?
As an artist from Baltimore, The Art District plays a heavy role in where I draw influence from. The exposure to various art forms from a young age has taught me that there is no “right” way to create, only discovery through … Read the rest
DAY 2: Academy POSITIONS
With Academy POSITIONS the Berlin Art Fair presents selected works from students and graduates of German art colleges, allowing visitors and collectors to expose themselves to a newer generation of artists while at early stages of their career.
Here are some of the featured young creatives to check out:
ANDREAS STEINBRECHER (@andreas_steinbrecher)
GABRIELA TETHALOVA (@gabrielatethalova)
Time is Dust: Agustina Woodgate
Buenos Aires-born artist Agustina Woodgate walks FRONTRUNNER through her work for The Armory Show 2020 with Spinello Projects, Miami.
Profile of the Week: Erica Fitzgerald
Erica Fitzgerald is a contemporary sculpture artist who explores the clash between natural and industrial worlds. Her compositions are rooted in ecofeminism with a strong emphasis on environmental awareness that exposes the damage that male-dominated societies have on women and nature. Fitzgerald believes in ethical sourcing of organic and recycled materials.
How has your upbringing influenced you as an artist today?
I grew up in a predominately white, affluent suburban neighborhood. It was safe, everyone basically agreed, and my only … Read the rest
A Q&A With Ciléne Andréhn of Andréhn-Schiptjenko
FRONTRUNNER chats with Ciléne Andréhn, who alongside Marina Schiptjenko founded the Stockholm (and now Paris) based gallery, Andréhn-Schiptjenko
Profile of the Week: Tessa Krieg
Tessa Krieg is an artist, curator and researcher. After graduating from the Pratt Institute in 2020, she now works in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Her practice explores painting, writing, animation, drawing, photography, printing and performance arts. Her passion is taking a visceral hold on culture.
Do you listen to music while you paint? What do you listen to? My art practice these days involves subjecting my ears to TikToks. From popular entrepreneurial musicians to kids putting iPhones in blenders, … Read the rest