FIAC 2010

The FIAC is an international art fair that takes place every year in Paris. The Grand Palais (lieu of several Chanel runway shows, including the spectacular FW2010 that featured slabs of imported ice to complement a bevy of fur clad models) presents hundreds of Galeries from around the world. 20th and 21st century visual arts are the only movements included in the FIAC, making it quite the colorful experience. Over 80 000 visitors enjoy the FIAC every year at three main sites: Grand Palais, Cour Carée du Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries. There was even some Subodh Gupta! (Remember that post?) Ok. Enough background. Let's get to the visuals! An occular fiend, I am.

I think I'll organize the next few posts by gallery:

G a l e r i e D e n i s e R e n e




I particularly enjoyed the work of Walter Leblanc - simplistic canvas with a twist. Denise Rene seems to be all about a minimalistic take on innovation.

Anne Blanchet caught my eye as well - I'm quite the fan of works that make me look and think twice about how it was produced. This may seem like simple elevations in the canvas, but are actually precise incisions that mark the desaturation of light.

This one I absolutely love. Jesus Rafael Soto is a new favorite. A play on space and mass, these thin strings create the effect of elevation of the sphere they are attempting to hold up. The overall weighted effect of the peice is amazing in conjunction with the lightness of the individual parts.

I've contacted the gallery to find out the name of the artist who created this geometrical sculpture, so we will have to wait on biographical details. I love the dimensions of this - partly wall, partly extention, fully 3D. Once again, the simplicity of the white on white is something that attracts me to these peices.

UPDATE: This last one is by Mehdi MOUTASHAR.

The Bookseat

Oh man am I liking this one. Sleek and simple! It's a chair and a bookcase at the same time: designed by Mani Mani and produced by the design teams at Fishbol. Currently in the production process, out in 2011. Sweet.

The Black Hole x HSI London x Diamond Days

Short Film 'The Black Hole' by PHOTOPLAY FILMS. Imagine the look on whoever will find a massive pile of dough next to an image of a black circle. Confusion!

LOVE!

One Perfect Cube by Florian Jenett. Dope clock! It only makes the perfect cube shape for one second every 12 hours.

Homesick

A sweet taste of home created by Bec Stupak for Jelly Jells and Fab 5 Freddy's song "Downtown King".

Fresh.

Linyl by Ishac Bertran

Linyl from Ishac Bertran. Converting music into color. Sweet.

Happy Belated, Legiterally!

October 5th was Legiterally's first anniversary! Now I know I missed posting about this epic event but a party can only be postponed and never canceled, right? In celebration, I give you the magical showreel of Swedish artist Elias Widerdal (above). He's only 20 years old if you can believe it, and makes some sweet 3D motion design. Below, you will find colorful illustrations by Samuel Carter Mensah, London-raised retro artist with serious flare and a slight air of classic British punk. I mean, can you really ever go wrong with a flat-top?

Song of the day: Diddy - Hello Good Morning (Chuckie Remix)