In ‘Funeral for a Tree,’ Steve Parker Etches Bird Song into Playable Oak Records
When a 65-year-old tree succumbed to a fungus known as oak wilt, Steve Parker wanted to pay tribute. The wooded habitat had previously loomed above…
Artists Embrace an Affordable and Ubiquitous Material in ‘Cardboard: Infinite Possibilities’
From inexpensive, ubiquitous, and utilitarian materials, virtually endless forms and narratives can be created with a bit of imagination. That’s exactly what the show Cardboard:…
Hari & Deepti Conjure Magical Narratives with Illuminated Paper Sculptures
With the flip of a switch, the enchanting scenes by Hari & Deepti awaken with a soft, yellow light. The husband-and-wife duo have been working…
In ‘Terminal Classic,’ Timo Fahler Grapples with Dualities and Contradictions
In 2024, while Timo Fahler was out for a run in Los Angeles, he came across a discarded bedspring. It lingered in his studio for…
Dream Worlds Emerge in Yuichi Hirako’s Larger-than-Life Domestic Spaces
In the uncanny world of Yuichi Hirako, the relationship between humans, nature, and the built environment plays out in vibrant color and unique proportions. The…
A Japanese Exhibition Places Contemporary Woodcarving Within the Continuum of Art History
Japan is an island nation rich in timber, from cypress (Hinoki) to cedar (Sugi) to larch (Karamatsu). Its renowned woodworking heritage dates back centuries, taking…
Kaari Upson’s Haunted Dollhouse
HUMLEBAEK, Denmark — Who owns a memory? What is a memory? And do your memories always belong to you? These questions hover in the air of…
keil space merges sacred architecture and sensory design in florence
Keil Space: A Contemporary Temple of Sculpture and Light Located in Florence, Keil Space is an art and architectural project developed by the Keil…
‘Speak of the Devil’ Conjures the World of Twin Sisters Haylie and Sydnie Jimenez
Joy Machine is thrilled to present Speak of the Devil, a joint exhibition of ceramic and mixed-media works by Chicago artists Haylie and Sydnie Jimenez. The exhibition runs from August…
An Expansive Survey in Scotland Celebrates Five Decades of Land Art by Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy grew up on the edge of Leeds, with Yorkshire’s rural fields in one direction and the city’s urban center in the other. As…
