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Selected Feng Zhengjie Artworks at Saatchi-gallery

December 28th, 2009

Feng Zhengjie was born in the countryside of Sichuan Province in 1968. In response to the explosive development of China’s entertainment industry, Feng creates works that serve as a commentary on the new glamour and fashion of today’s society. His works also reflect a personal ambivalent fascination with and an aversion to Chinese pop culture.

Education

1992-1995

• Oil Painting Dept of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, MFA

1988-1992

• Fine Arts Education Dept of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, BFA

Feng Zhengjie decided to take inspiration from the popular images he had grown up with in rural Sichuan. Critics are unanimous in placing Feng’s paintings in the realm of the critique of contemporary consumer societyMalicious and mischievous are the glances that seem to cross only in the series “Romantic Trip”; these fleeting looks reflect games played by young couples for whom the sole possible form of communication is loving attraction. Sparkles are covered by large sunglasses in the case of the “humanoids” which are the subject of the series “Coolness”: characters are portrayed with naked bodies and big heads, bald and posed in the attitude of a famous movie star, looking similar to extraterrestrials that study our behavior whilst at the same time mocking us.

In this phase of his work he is young, just graduated at the Fine Art Academy and, already, he is searching for his place in the world where he can express his ideas and show a determination that somewhere in the future will always be his distinctive outlook. Then, after the sectioning of their skin and muscles, the faces of his characters become as happy and plump as the ones to be found in typical Chinese New Year posters. These augural posters emerge in the 16th century as a popular artistic form; their gaudy colors depict historical, legendary, folkloristic and daily scenes. This form of art developed further in the following centuries, reaching its zenith under the Qing dynasty and subsequently becoming aligned to advertising and political propaganda posters. Maoist ideology becomes “pop” and, through Feng Zhengjie’s interpretation, the figures gain something of the kitsch and grotesque. Little seems enough to make these people smile; the illusion of a “romantic trip” is frozen by a photographic shot in a plastic and fake pose. Times change, historical phases go on and, with a critical look, Feng Zhengjie follows their evolution.

Find more About Feng Zhengjie paintings end Exhibitions at Saatchi-Gallery

http://www. saatchi-gallery. co. uk/artists/feng_zhengjie. htm

About Isa Genzken Exhibitions and Paintings at Saatchi-gallery

December 27th, 2009

Isa Genzken was born on 1948 in Bad Oldesloe and currently lives and Works in Berlin, Germany. Urlaub possesses a ridiculous elegance, caught between high design and holiday festivity. Drawing from the Minimalist concept of objective abstraction, Genzken’s work straddles the spheres of formalist purity and narrative interpretation. Entrenched in the process of making, Genzken’s work is the result of her own intimate interaction with materials, tempering the procedure of formal decision-making with the spontaneity of imaginative play. Kitsch objects such as plastic leaves, figurines, and an oversized wine glass carry their own associative references while operating as neutral compositional elements of shape, colour, and texture. Urlaub exudes escapist fantasy while retaining a refined order, culminating as surreal microcosm of caprice vs. rationale.

Isa Genzken EDUCATION:

1993-1997

• Düsseldorf Art Academy

1993-1975

• Studied Art History and Philosophy at the University of Cologne

1971-1973

• Berlin University of Fine Arts

1969-1971

• Hamburg College of Fine Arts

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2005

• Der Spiegel 1989-1991: Isa Genzken, The Photographers Gallery, London, UK

• Kinder filmen, Galerie Daniel Buchholz, Cologne, Germany

New Work, David Zwirner, New York, NY

2004

• Wasserspeier and Angels, Hauser & Wirth, London, UK

• China Art Objects, Los Angeles, CA

• International Art Prize, Cultural Donation of SSK Munich, Munich, Germany

2003

• Isa Genzken, Kunsthalle Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland [catalogue]

• Empire Vampire Teil II, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus Kunstbau, Munich, Germany

• The Wrong Gallery, New York, NY

2002

• Haare wachsen, wie sie wollen, Skulpturenprojekt Galerie Meerrettich (Josef Strau), Berlin, Germany

• Museum Abeiberg Mönchengladbach [catalogue]

• Wolfgang-Hahn-Preis, Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany

2001

• Galerie Daniel Buchholz, Cologne, Germany

• Magnani, London, UK

• Science Fiction/Heir und jetzt zufrieden sein, AC-Saal (with Wolfgang Tillmans),

• Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany [catalogue]

Conclusions:

Isa Genzken has been making a name for herself with an oeuvre including sculpture, photography, film, video, works on paper and canvas, collages and books.

What to Do Next. . .

If you want any information about Isa Genzken or looking for his paintings please visit us on http://www. saatchi-gallery. co. uk/artists/isa_genzken. htm

Selected Jeppe Hein Exhibitions and Paintings at Saatchi-gallery

December 27th, 2009

Jeppe Hein’s works address us individually; though, importantly, we might not have asked them to. Hein delights in apparently serendipitous events, suspending common sense laws of cause and effect and conjuring up scenarios in which, in direct response to our presence, seemingly sentient behaviour is coaxed from inanimate things.

selected GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2005

Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

MCA, Chicago

2004

Wohnseifer / Hein, Union Projects, London

Moving Parts, Kunsthalle Graz / Museum Jean Tinguely Basel

Performative Installation, Siemens 2004, Galerie für zeitgenössische Kunst, Leipzig

A Secret History of Clay: From Gauguin to Gormley, Tate Liverpool

Gegen den Strich, Kunsthalle Baden-Baden

Quicksand, De Appel, Amsterdam

What did you expect?, Galerie Jan Mot, Brussels

2003

Hein, Schellberg, Wohnseifer, Schnittraum, Köln

The straight or crooked way, Royal Collage of Art, London

Biennial of Ceramic in Contemporary Art, Albisola

Auf eigene Gefahr, Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt

Performative Installation, Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst, Leipzig

2002

Ingrepp, Uppsala Kunstmuseum, Uppsala

I promise it`s political, Museum Ludwig, Köln

Fuzzy, Galleria Minini, Brescia

Inside / Outside, Galerie für zeitgenössische Kunst, Leipzig

Hell, neugerriemschneider, Berlin

No Return. Positions from the Collection Haubrok, Museum Abteiberg, Mönchengladbach

2001

Changes possible, Kiel

Biennale di Venezia

Arbeit, Essen, Angst, Kokerei Zollverein, Essen

Frankfurter Positionen 2001, Frankfurt

Strategies against Architecture II, Pisa

Neue Welt, Frankfurter Kunstverein

Take off, Arhus Kunstmuseum

In some of his pieces he articulates a dialogue between the work itself, the person encountering it and the gallery space in which it is sited – though this is a conversation for which one is wholly unprepared. Works of this kind imply a wry relationship both to the Minimalist sculpture of the 1960s and to those forms of institutional critique that sought to question the authority of the museum or gallery space. Yet Hein’s practice does not really fit either tradition – the mode of address and playful tone is at odds with, for example, phenomenological interpretations of Minimalist sculpture, in which the viewer participated in the work but as a relatively abstract presence.

The other wall shows what I chose to create in the end. With this exhibition I’ve been thinking about the gallery’s situation, and how it presents and represents art. How artists can go into an exhibition space and use it to stage their art. My job has been to find out how I, with the room as frame, can make my work function best, while maintaining a relationship with the room itself.

what to Do Next. . .

Read more Articles about Jeppe Hein http://www. saatchi-gallery. co. uk/artists/jeppe_hein. htm

Art Schools and Colleges Portfolio at Saatchi Gallery

December 27th, 2009

Saatchi Gallery presents the gallery portfolio, an online application through which students at the primary and the high school levels have the chance to display their work in an environment that will grant them the exposure they need to encourage future artistic endeavours. With this application, teachers or other representatives of the school create a profile for their respective institutions, and these profiles give the schools an opportunity to promote and attract visitors to their physical school premises or to their school’s own art website. Most importantly, the institution’s art department is featured via the presentation of the works of its most talented students.

The students’ works are uploaded along with student profiles and descriptions of the work itself. Descriptions of the school’s artistic achievements and events are also facilitated on their very own page. In addition, the Saatchi Gallery goes to great lengths to encourage these schools and their art students, through the regular hosting of competitions that grant monetary compensation. These rewards are used to equip the art departments of schools whose students show great promise in the visual and/or performing arts. The competitions also endow the winning and runner-up students with funds to facilitate their own artistic efforts.

The Saatchi Portfolio is a valuable resource that grants artistic exposure and benefits to these primary and secondary educational institutions and their students, and even gives some of these young individuals the chance to see their work on physical display at the Saatchi Gallery. Uploading the artwork of the students at your school could grant your department a significant boost in enrolment and student interest. Participating in the Portfolio aspect of Saatchi’s artistic outreach has favourable and tangible benefits that can place the young artistically inclined person on the right track toward a prosperous and fulfilling career in the visual arts.

Art Colleges

December 26th, 2009

Colleges and universities will find the Saatchi Gallery a very valuable resource to boost the appreciation and renown of their art, fashion and performing arts departments. Saatchi caters to these institutions on an international scale, and provides them the impetus and exposure they need in order to present their departments to the public as a progressive arm of the institution. The Saatchi Gallery caters specifically to the effort to market these institutions by welcoming posts and sample work from the students and faculty, allowing these parties to showcase their work on the internationally recognised website. Representatives of each university are empowered to upload material in the form of photos, videos or scanned art work to the site as a method of drawing attention to the abilities of their students and the expertise of the faculty that grooms them.

On the Saatchi Gallery website, colleges and universities have the freedom to highlight the achievements of their faculty members as well as the unique talents of their students. Yet they may also offer descriptions of their artistic programs, give information about their institutions’ location, and even provide links to their websites. The gallery is a supreme marketing tool because it provides a hub to which thousands of prospective students (and other persons interested in art) come to do research and locate educational institutions in which they may be groomed in the arts. It also provides critics with a method of gauging the artistic talents of a wide range of students without the need to travel, and therefore may afford your institution the recognition it would not otherwise have had. It also gives colleges and universities the chance of being recognised in an international gallery without incurring any expenses—as registration on the Saatchi Gallery’s site is always free of charge.

Show of Many Art Forms

December 26th, 2009

If you are an art aficionado and have the enthusiasm to collect more information about art then visit an art fair. Art fairs are festivals that highlight many forms of art to the public with the aim to teach and entertain in a virtuous manner. Additionally, it is also a favorable time to come in touch with artists and have a clear insight of their work and their perception. The works of art are made by working on different mediums; free-styles including the blend of several techniques are to be seen in these art fairs.

Art and artist find art fairs as an imperative platform to reach to the public. Art fair is also an attempt to enrich both art and artist with the new ideas and changing taste. However, it is also interpreted that the prime objective of such exhibitions are to impart about the recent developments of arts in different vicinity. This ultimatum effort is supported by hundreds of artist by contributing in art fairs. Many art exhibitions set eligibility principles where they are asked to submit work so that judges can evaluate the worthy works and display it to art lovers.

Art fairs are held annually or at irregular period where artist of both local and international admiration meet together to share their interest related to art. Art galleries also exhibit works of various artists in these fairs concerned to modern and contemporary art. For persons craving to taste something new in art will find such fairs exciting. All information pertaining to such fairs can be collected or are provided on websites or art fair calendar.

The fairs also act as a spring board for debut artist and encourage them to express their skills. The art fairs gives priority to the presentation of artist’s work and vision that directly leads to long-term positive results.

Art fairs are also held to collect revenues and funds for noble causes like supporting the young talented artist by offering them scholarships. Thus, in society the role of art fairs are significant.




By: Saatchi Gallery

Art College at Saatchi Gallery

December 26th, 2009

The Saatchi Gallery provides an immense and inestimable resource to the artistic arm of colleges and universities around the world. It offers these institutions the exposure they need to market their students and any artistic (including performance and design) events collaboratively produced by students, faculty, alumni and other university affiliates. The Gallery hosts and facilitates the advertising and marketing efforts of these institutions by allowing representatives to upload the details of the various artistic bodies that exist within the college or university. Schools may also upload the art work of its students to give them vast exposure on the international art scene. Because the Gallery is in fact a central station that provides links to the most popular colleges and universities, your own institution is likely to benefit greatly from the large viewing audience that frequents this area of the site. Not only will you be able to attract viewers to your events, but you will also be able to attract prospective students to your halls.

The Saatchi Gallery resources provided for colleges and universities will quickly become an indispensable part of the institution’s marketing efforts. These institutions’ artistic representatives are encouraged to upload such information that presents the variety of artistic disciplines available for student concentration. Institutions may highlight the achievements and artistic interests/goals of their distinguished faculty. The Gallery also allows for the broadcast of upcoming events and the posting of notices to students, graduates, prospective students and faculty. In addition, it facilitates the solicitation of visits or sponsorship from a sophisticated worldwide Saatchi Gallery audience devoted to aesthetic pursuits. Therefore, colleges and universities are presented with the chance of not only airing their own creativity in the visual and performing arts, but also mining the creativity of the communities of the world to gain students for filling future graduating classes.

Ian Davis Exhibitions and Paintings at Saatchi-gallery

December 26th, 2009

Selected Works by Ian Davis are at first he worked on Factory in 2006 Acrylic on canvas,secondly he worked on Doledrum in 2006 Acrylic on canvas and also great more works done by Ian Davis.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2007

• Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects, New York

2006

• The Great Divide, Acuna-Hansen Gallery, Los Angeles

2000

• Art One Gallery, Scottsdale

• Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City

1998

• Eight Million Stories, New School for the Arts, Scottsdale

• Art One Gallery, Scottsdale

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2004

• Miscegenation, The Chocolate Factory, Phoenix

• Merry/Peace, Sideshow, Brooklyn

• Born in the U. S. A. , Galerie Art One, Zurich

2003

• GRA Gallery, New York

• Fugitive Art Space, Nashville

2002

• GRA Gallery, New York

2001

• Above Ground, Dam, Stuhltrager, Brooklyn

1999

• Horror, 381g, San Francisco

• Art One Gallery, Scottsdale

• Three Painters, 381g, San Francisco

1998

• Whole Gallery, San Francisco

1997

• Four, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

1996

• Artworks Gallery, San Francisco

1995

• Transitions, Arizona State University West Gallery, Phoenix

1994

• Painting and Sculpture, Step Gallery 9999, Tempe

• Joe Robbins, Ian Davis, Matthew Kruse, Step Gallery 709, Tempe

What to Do Next. . .

If you want any information about Ian Davis or looking for his paintings please visit us on http://www. saatchi-gallery. co. uk/artists/ian_davis. htm

Contemporary Chandeliers to Turn your Home Into an Art Gallery

December 26th, 2009

A chandelier as defined by Wikipedia “is a ceiling-mounted fixture with two or more arms bearing lights”. But when one thinks of a chandelier, one usually has in mind the bold and expensive chandeliers adorning the ballrooms of the rich and famous. However contemporary chandeliers are the “in thing” today, as they are not too expensive, come in various designs, and light up the room with a nice ambience.

What really sets contemporary chandeliers apart is the attention to shape, design, and function. In fact, most contemporary chandeliers implement various color schemes and patterns, which help to add a distinct and warm glow to any room. Contemporary chandeliers also feature unique patterns of the lights.

The days of classifying chandeliers as pricey or limited to a certain class are certainly gone. With so many different types of contemporary chandeliers available, we now have the ability to turn our own homes into something of an art gallery. These intimate pieces are sure to give the rooms in your home a different personality, and you are sure to receive admiration from your family and friends.

A contemporary chandelier is sure to give any room in your home a whole new personality; an interior fashion face-lift if you will. Contemporary chandeliers come in different patterns, color schemes, styles and designs, with each one giving a distinct glow to your home.

There are contemporary fibre optic chandeliers which provide the ultimate impact in hallways, stairwells, dining rooms, bedrooms and living spaces. Some of them have as many as 200 sparkling fibre optic tails arranged in four rings and staggered in length.

Some of the contemporary chandeliers have remote control to control the colour wheel to switch from white light to continuous gentle colours. This revolutionary light sculpture is not only unique and dramatic space filler but also boasts therapeutic effects. Unlimited Light – The number one online source for contemporary chandeliers and the most highly regarded fibre optic lighting company, offers contemporary chandeliers which deliver maximum impact in hallways, stairwells, dining rooms, bedrooms and living spaces.

Museums And Art Galleries In Ghent

December 25th, 2009

Being the second largest city in Belgium – in terms of population -, Ghent has a lot to offer to art lovers and museum goers. There are more than ten major museums and art galleries in and around the boundaries of the city that will satisfy the hungry mind of an expert let alone an amateur. One of the world’s most extensive collections of Flemish artists can be found here in Ghent right in the heart of the city inside the Museum of Fine art. Artists like Peter Paul Rubens with the renowned “The Virgin and Child Adored by Angels” or Hieronymus Bosch who is widely remembered for “The Garden of Earthly Delights” along with James Ensor and others. The museum is located at Citadelpark, Fernand Scribedreef 1 with easy access from every part of the city and the small entry price of 5 Euro. If you are keen on contemporary art you cannot afford to miss the Municipal museum of Contemporary Art. It is located at Citadelpark, 9000 Gent and at the time writing this article the entry fee is only Euro 6. Why not catching up with history and travel into the 19 century? The Museum of Industrial Archaeology and Textile in Ghent takes to the time when Ghent had a strong saying in textile industry. The museum is situated at Minnemeers 9, 9000 Gent and is open 7 days a week. One of the most interesting museums of all, from the writer’s point of view, of course, is the Museum for the History of Sciences. It can actually keep one busy for hours with activities that get you the feeling of a real scientist and among them all the microscopes are really fascinating. Fortunately despite being a relatively small city finding a good hotel wouldn’t be difficult at all provided you know where to search for it. As always the internet proves to be an indispensable tool in the hand of ones who need it. It might be handy to know a few names that play big in Ghent accommodation so you will be able to choose you hotel easier. The internationally known brand “Express by Holiday Inn” has a strong present in Ghent with it four-star hotel right next to the UZ University. It has a suitable location and can easily be access from all the attractions that the city offers. As expected from any Holiday Inn hotel it also have a restaurant and a bar which allows the guest to unwind a little. Near the central station and in a very quite area there is another super-value hotel for both comfort and economy centered plans. Although there is not restaurant at the hotel but that would be no problem since it is actually surrounded by many good local restaurants that offer Belgium and European foods. The four-star NH Gent hotel actually provides far behind its stars and it is only fair to call in an unofficial five-star hotel. So get on a train for an unforgettable trip to a hidden capital inside the city and tie up your shoes for a travel through the era of Flemish artists.