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Jean‑Michel Basquiat and the Art of Storytelling: A Review of the 40th Anniversary Edition

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

This richly illustrated volume delves into Basquiat’s gift for visual storytelling, showcasing how his paintings, drawings, and handwritten notes weave a vivid narrative of his era, identity, and the world that shaped him.

David Hockney 25: the most ambitious retrospective at Fondation Louis Vuitton

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

The Fondation Louis-Vuitton in Paris presents a survey of David Hockney’s 70‑year career: over 400 works (oil paintings, iPad drawings, charcoal sketches, video installations, and set designs) across 11 immersive rooms, co‑curated with the artist.

Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Art through the eyes of a master

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

Contemporary art embraces diverse styles and critical voices. Pop Art stands out, with Roy Lichtenstein as a key figure who redefined art by using popular culture and comic imagery as expressive tools.

Yves Klein's blue: A color that transcends art

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

Blue has long captivated artists and thinkers. Yet, few hues have transformed art like Yves Klein Blue. This vibrant tone, known as International Klein Blue (IKB), became emblematic of French artist Yves Klein’s work and marked a pivotal moment in modern art.

Buddhism in Contemporary Art

Zoe Manzanares Solá

Rooted in impermanence, non-self, and mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy seeps into contemporary art, dissolving the boundaries between thought, process, and perception.

Vantablack: The Darkest Black in the World and Its Revolution in Contemporary Art

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

Contemporary art employs cutting-edge materials like Vantablack (a substance that absorbs nearly all visible light) to push aesthetic boundaries and deliver a transformative visual experience.

VILLAZAN’S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: HONOURING CUTEISM

Zoe Manzanares Solá

Celebrating a decade of curatorial vision, VILLAZAN returns to the movement that defined its beginnings, Cuteism, through a special presentation at ART OnO Fair 2025.

KUSAMA: INFINITY - THE LIFE AND ART OF YAYOI KUSAMA (2018)

Zoe Manzanares Solá

Born in Matsumoto, Japan in 1929, Yayoi Kusama is a pivotal figure in 20th and 21st-century art. Her work, featuring obsessive repetition, immersive sensory elements, and identity exploration, has cemented her status as a contemporary icon.

Minimalism and Maximalism in Contemporary Art

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

In contemporary art, multiple movements and artistic approaches coexist. This article analyzes two contrasting trends that, while appearing as opposites, also complement each other.

The Art of Nostalgia: Why Are the Feelings of the Past So Powerful?

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

This article explores how contemporary art uses nostalgia to examine memory, identity, and social change. It also analyzes how art reflects the past-present relationship and how artists evoke nostalgia to connect emotionally with their audience.

The Iconography of the Mirror in Art

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

The mirror has been a symbolically charged element in art since time immemorial, used to convey ideas, evoke emotions, and tell stories in unique ways.

On view until May 4, 2025: Max Ernst. Remembering a Surrealism master

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

Max Ernst in Madrid: the exhibition that unveils the dreamlike and experimental world of a surrealism master

Gabriele Münter: A Pioneer of German Expressionism at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum presents the first major retrospective in Spain dedicated to Gabriele Münter (1877-1962), one of the most significant figures of German Expressionism and a co-founder of the influential group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider).

The Use of Color in Contemporary Art

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

In contemporary art, color is more than visual; it’s a dynamic, emotional, and conceptual medium. Its evolving meanings and uses reflect cultural, social, and technological changes in today’s world, showcasing its transformative role in modern expression.

I ♥ John Giorno: A Retrospective Full of Love

Angélica R. Salas Nuñez

In 2017, the renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone curated an impressive retrospective titled "I ♥ John Giorno" to honor the life and work of his partner, the poet, performer, and activist John Giorno.

Minimalist Art: A Silent Language

Daniela Da Cruz Lima

Minimalist art, in its purest essence, moves away from visual overload and excessive details to embrace the essential and simple.

Hilma af Klint, the Pioneer of Abstract Art, currently on exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

The exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao explores the life and work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, highlighting her role as a pioneer of abstraction, from her early works to automatic drawings, key series, and late watercolors.

Peter Halley at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: A Retrospective of Geometry

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Spain presents a major Halley retrospective at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum from October 19, 2024, to January 19, 2025. The exhibition covers his work from 1985 to 2024, marking the first since 1992, when the Reina Sofía Museum held a previous show.

Anish Kapoor and Mirrors

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Anish Kapoor is a leading contemporary sculptor known for exploring negative space with geometric shapes, reflections, and curves. He experiments with materials like stone, wax, cement, earth, and steel to create innovative, thought-provoking works.

Loneliness in art

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Loneliness has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history, leading to works that delve into silence, introspection, and isolation. This article explores how artists from different periods have depicted this emotion and captured its essence.

“Inner Matter”: Jaume Plensa’s introspective art illuminates the Espacio Fundación Telefónica

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Jaume Plensa, one of the most significant visual artists on the contemporary art scene, presents fifteen of his works in a beautiful retrospective at Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid, two decades after his last solo exhibition.

On view until March 10, 2025: “Esperpento. Popular art and aesthetic revolution” at Reina Sofia Museum

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

The exhibition hosted by the Museo Reina Sofía delves into the concept of "esperpento," introduced by Ramón María del Valle-Inclán. This critical aesthetic framework challenges conventional perceptions, offering an alternative approach to understanding reality

“Entre el diví i el profà” is Elvira Fustero’s current retrospective exhibition at Museu Enric Monjo

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Fustero’s solo exhibition is currently open until November 24, 2024, and takes visitors on a chronological journey, showcasing works from the 1980s to the present

Zanele Muholi, an artist whose work tells the stories of the Black LGBTQIA+ community, is currently showcasing their photographs in an exhibition at the Tate Modern.

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Muholi is one of the most acclaimed photographic artists working today, with works exhibited all over the world. This exhibition, featuring more than 260 photographs, showcases the full range of their work, from its beginnings to the present day.

Figurative painting and the School of London

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

After World War II, this artistic movement emerged as a reaction against abstraction, advocating for a more realistic painting style that would reveal the truth of the subject

Jesús Rafael Soto and his relationship with Los Disidentes

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Soto was part of the group known as Los Disidentes. Although the group was short-lived and his active involvement was brief, it played a significant role in inspiring Venezuelan artists to embrace the world of abstract art.

On View Until November 10: “Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940–1980” at MoMA Museum

Angélica R. Salas Núñez

Organized by guest curator Ana Elena Mallet and curatorial assistant Amanda Forment from the Department of Architecture and Design, the Museum of Modern Art presents for the first time a major exhibition of modern Latin American design in the United States

Serge Poliakoff during the post-war period in Paris

Claire Joiris

Serge Poliakoff emerged as a key figure in post-war abstract art in Paris, known for his innovative use of color and form, while his contemporary, Victor Vasarely, pioneered the Op Art movement with optical illusions and geometric patterns.

Alexander Calder and Spain: A Legacy of Artistic Exchange and Collaboration

Pablo Villazan

Alexander Calder’s relationship with Spain and Spanish artists was a significant chapter in his artistic journey. The mutual influence between Calder and Spain enriched the art world, fostering creativity and innovation.

Vera Molnár's works on view at Centre Pompidou until August 26th, 2024

Emma Garrido Arredondo

This comprehensive exhibition, open until 26 August, features key works from different phases of her illustrious career, including early drawings, algorithmic series and in situ installations.

Palazzo Diedo Berggruen Arts & Culture

Tania Fer

After ten years with its doors closed, Palazzo Diedo in Venice resurfaced this year with a fresh look and a slate of new large-scale works by leading global artists.

Remembering Bill Viola: A Pioneer in Video Art

Emma Garrido Arredondo

Viola has been a precursor in the integration of video technology in art. He has used techniques such as slow-motion video, time-lapse photography and high-definition images to create his innovative works

The warm touch of summer in art

Emma Garrido Arredondo

The representation of the seasons of the year in art has been a prominent topic over the centuries, and in this case summer stands out for its vitality, warmth and the feelings of joy and relaxation it evokes

“Music of the Mind”: An exhibition at the Tate Modern showcasing Yoko Ono’s conceptual practice

Emma Garrido Arredondo

Visit the exhibition dedicated to Yoko Ono at the Tate Modern in London. This exhibition spans over seven decades of her prolific career and highlights key periods, including her influential stay in London.

Upside down, the iconography of stairs

Jorge Romero Mancebo

This entry is dedicated to the iconography of stairs, starting with the great masters of painting and ending with their representation in contemporary art.

Getting to know: Byun Sehee

Emma Garrido Arredondo

Meet the South Korean artist Byun Sehee who is currently showing "Sparkling pieces" at VLAB Madrid.

PhotoEspaña 2024: Perpetuum mobile

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The Photoespaña International Festival, which is held throughout the peninsula, began last May and will run until September, with activities in different museums, galleries and cultural centers

We are delighted to announce Suntur's next exhibition in November this year at VILLAZAN Madrid

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Suntur's solo exhibition at VILLAZAN Madrid will showcase his majestic infinite landscapes

Christopher Makos' exhibition at the Museo Lázaro Galdiano in Madrid can now be visited until July 21, 2024.

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Madrid is hosting the collaboration between the Suñol Soler Collection and the Lazaro Galdiano Museum, presenting works by Andy Wharhol and the photographer Christopher Makos

The power of the body as an architectural form

Jorge Romero Mancebo

“Body Configurations”: Exploring how Valie Export merges the human body with urban and natural landscapes

Robert Nava's exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid can now be visited until September

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The new exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza presents large-scale works by the American expressionist artist

“Undivining Divinity” is Pedro Hoz’s upcoming exhibition at CEART Museum

Jorge Romero Mancebo

May 31st is the opening of Pedro Hoz's first exhibition in the Museum at the Centro de Arte Tomás y Valiente (CEART) in Fuenlabrada, Madrid

11 abstract paintings you should know

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Throughout this article we have reviewed the most important works of abstract art until nowadays

The Albertina Museum hosts a retrospective of the unforgettable pop artist Roy Lichtenstein

Emma Garrido Arredondo

The 100th anniversary of the birth of Roy Lichtenstein (October 27, 1923 - September 29, 1997) who, along with Andy Warhol, was one of the most influential and innovative Pop Art artists of the 20th century.

Abstraction and geometry: exploring the art of Agnes Martin

Jorge Romero Mancebo

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of American abstract painter Agnes Martin

August Vilella's exhibition “Echoes of Silence” at VILLAZAN New York was a total success

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The opening of his new solo exhibition took place last Thursday, April 25 at VILLAZAN New York.

Meet the artist Jonathon Downing

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Meet the American artist Jonathon Downing who is currently showing "Appearances, Aspirations and allusions" at VLAB Madrid.

Video art: exploring reality through the screen

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Video art is a new technique that has come to stay, becoming one of the most important in the contemporary art world.

"Anselm”, the homage to the painting by Wim Wenders

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Win Wenders, the renewed filmmaker, pays his personal tribute to the German artist Anselm Kiefer and his work.

Herru Yoga, the artist who juxtaposes baroque chiaroscuro and draws inspiration from abstract expressionism

Emma Garrido Arredondo

The painter Herru Yoga, born in Indonesia in 1989, juxtaposes two historical pictorial techniques: the mastery of chiaroscuro of the Baroque era and the gestural approach to painting, indebted to Abstract Expressionism

Chairs in the art world

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Following on with the series of objects in the world of art, this time we have chosen chairs, relating it to the last article of Sofas, focusing on the world of the furniture.

Getting to know the founder of the new art fair Art Ono: Jae Myung Noh

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The Korean collector Jae Myung Noh has launched the new art fair Art ONO "One and Only" which was held in April this year from 18th to 21st April in Seoul

Venice Art Biennale celebrates its 60th edition

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The prestigious Venice Art Biennale opened this April 2024 and will run through November, establishing itself as one of the major art events of the year

Last weeks to visit Lee Ufan’s exhibition at the Berlin Hamburger Bahnhof

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart has hosted the largest German retrospective of Lee Ufan, featuring around 50 works by the Korean artist

Ryol: turning his passion for pop culture into his canvases influenced mostly by his childhood

Emma Garrido Arredondo

Yogyakarta based Artist (b. 1993), Laksamana Ryo a.k.a Ryol has been focusing his skills in visual art, especially pop culture visual art. His solo exhibition at VILLAZAN Madrid "Polah" features a series of works highlighting the movements of the limbs.

Edgar Plans' Animal Heroes arrive at PSG's Paris stadium for Champions League quarter-final

Claire Joiris

The acclaimed Spanish artist Edgar Plans has designed the official poster for the Champions League quarter-final match between PSG and Barça taking place on April 10th, 2024 at the Parc des Princes stadium

The iconography of the sofa in art

Jorge Romero Mancebo

An exploration of the relationship between sofas and their representation in art, from classical masterpieces to contemporary artworks.

Meet the artists: Fajar Amali & Oggzgoy

Emma Garrido Arredondo

Meet the Indonesian artists Fajar Amali & Oggzgoy who have participated in the duo exhibition at VLAB Madrid entitled "From Indonesia with colors".

The mystery of a Masterpiece

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Richard Serra's masterpiece, "Equals-Parallels: Guernica-Bengasi" is one of the biggest enigmas of contemporary art

Edgar Plans lands in Hong Kong with a solo exhibition at Tang Contemporary and his first participation to Art Basel

Jorge Romero Mancebo

"Heart of fearlessness" is Edgar Plans' first solo exhibition at Tang Contemporary gallery in Hong Kong which is open from March 25 to May 10, 2024. Plans' work can also be seen at Tang Contemporary's booth at Art Basel Hong Kong.

“Art and Nature” exhibition unveiled at CaixaForum Madrid

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The captivating exhibition "Art and Nature" at CaixaForum Madrid opened its doors on February 19, offering visitors an extraordinary journey throughout a century of art and its profound connection with the world of nature.

Meet the artist: August Vilella

Jorge Romero Mancebo

We are delighted to announce August Vilella's upcoming exhibition in our New York gallery in April 2024

Ceramics and ceramists, between tradition and the avant-garde

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Ceramics is a classic technique that has been used since humans began to develop technology and has been used for more than 250.000 years

Madrid art week

Jorge Romero Mancebo

On the occasion of the Madrid Art Week, the Spanish capital will host a variety of activities that will transform the city into a neuralgic center of new artistic trends with international and national events throughout the week.

Marina Abramovic's upcoming exhibition at Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam

Jorge Romero Mancebo

On March 16, Marina Abramovic's first solo exhibition in Amsterdam will open at the Stedelijk Museum of Contemporary Art.

Fluxus. The revolution of art through irony

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Fluxus sought to eliminate the boundaries between art forms.The term derived from the Latin word meaning 'to flow,' encapsulating the movement's fluid and dynamic nature. —Nam June Paik

Semiotics of the kitchen: Martha Rosler

Jorge Romero Mancebo

How can a knife, plates or a nutcracker be used as a form of critique of society's gender roles?

The representation of dance in art

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Dancing has been represented in art history from the earliest works of Ancient Greece to the present day, as music and dance are a big influence on personal relationships.

Suanjaya Kencut: depicting fabric dolls with button eyes

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Suanjaya Kencut (indonesia 1994) is a visual artist that mainly represents dolls that seem to live through human emotions, struggles and life joys.

Diren Lee: the storyteller of the unconscious world

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Diren Lee analyzes stories of unconsciousness through dreams beyond self-consciousness, then expresses the essence of consciousness on canvas. All the characters in her dream are parts of spiritual energy.

Rewatching the film "Never Look Away" by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Jorge Romero Mancebo

"Never Look Away," by German director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, takes its inspiration from the life and work of the celebrated German visual artist Gerhard Richter. The film itself is not a direct biopic but has some similiarities

Getting to know Dennis Schikora

Claire Joiris

Dennis Schikora (b. 2000 Germany) is an abstract painter that is fascinated by the subject of limitation and incompleteness. The artist is now part of artist representation program of VILLAZAN

Yoshitomo Nara, the simplicity of contemplation

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Through simplicity and childlike figures with a refined style, Japanese Artist Yoshitomo Nara, is able to convey universal feeling’s with his art. His works will be on view in summer this year at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Jingyi Wang: the representation of cacti as a symbol of her own feelings and attitude towards life

Claire Joiris

Jingyi Wang (Chinese, b. 1989) is a New York-based visual artist whose artworks focus on the relationship between nature and culture through the representation of cacti.

The iconography of the banana in art

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The famous tropical fruit has been represented on many occasions, and has even been painted by Giorgio de Chirico, Andy Warhol, Banksy, etc.

The pursuit of depicting an ever-changing landscape: Ross Taylor

Claire Joiris

Ross Taylor (b. Northumberland, England, 1982) lives and works in the Macedon Ranges. Taylor’s work seeks to respond to the complexity of an ever-changing landscape, and in particular, the way in which nature can evolve and regenerate itself after such events.

Creating iconic costumes: the designer of Hollywood's golden age Irene Sharaff

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The designs of the iconic Irene Sharaff (Boston, January 23, 1910 - New York, August 16, 1993) have dressed characters in films such as Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and West Side Story.

Ricky Powell's photographs will be showcased at VILLAZAN Madrid in March 2024

Jorge Romero Mancebo

Ricky Powell's photographs will again be on display at VILLAZAN Madrid almost 10 years after the gallery's first exhibition in New York

James Lee Byars' exhibition at Pirelli Hangar Bicocca Foundation in Milan

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The Pirrelli Hangar Bicocca Foundation in Milan is presenting a retrospective of works by American artist James Lee Byars from 1974-1997.

Celebrating Chillida's birth centenary

Jorge Romero Mancebo

The 100th anniversary of the birth of Eduardo Chillida (January 10, 1924 - August 19, 2002), one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, whose works can be found in major museums and cities such in all around the world.

Rococo through the contemporary abstraction lens: Flora Yukhnovich takes over the Wallace Collection

Pablo Serrano Martín

Two new works by the London based contemporary abstract painter will be displayed at the top of the grand staircase surrounded by 18th century french Rococo masterpieces from Boucher, Fragonard and Watteau.

Meet Jenya Datsko

Claire Joiris

Jenya Datsko is a Russian-born painter (b. 1991) based in Valencia, Spain. Her works captures moments of loneliness and melancholy that at the same time radiate a mysterious and fascinating beauty.

What's happening during the New York fall auction season?

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The New York auction season is undoubtedly a special time of the year for art lovers. All the greatest auction houses prepare all their means for the season, providing not only a great show for the audience but also a measurement of the art market’s situation.

Edward Ruscha's retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art.

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The Museum of Modern Art presents ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN, a retrospective on the American artist holding more than 200 works that makes the artist's biggest show to date.

"Maestras" the new exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The Thyssen Bornemisza museum presents a new exhibition fully dedicated to women masters or Maestras (in Spanish) from October 31st, 2023 to February 4th, 2024. This show explores and rediscovers the great talent of women artists.

A VERY RARE BASQUIAT PAINTING COULD REACH $60m AT SOTHEBY'S AUCTION. RECORD-BREAKER OR SPECULATION?

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

A long-unseen Basquiat self-portrait is expected to reach $60m at the upcoming Sotheby’s New York autumn auction. "Self Portrait as a Heel (Part Two)" (1982) hasn’t been displayed in public since its last appearance at auction, in 1999.

THE MUSEU DE L'ART PROHIBIT OPENS IN BARCELONA WITH A COLLECTION DEDICATED TO CENSORED ART

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The Museu De L'Art Prohibit opens in Barcelona with a collection dedicated to censored art. Promoted by business owner Tatxo Benet, the museum, located in Casa Garriga Nogués, holds more than 200 pieces that have been censored throughout history.

Getting to know Bibi Lei, Sun-Kyo Park & Wahab Saheed

Claire Joiris

Getting to know Bibi Lei, Sun-Kyo Park & Wahab Saheed, the three artists of the group show "The power of color" that is currently on view at VILLAZAN Madrid.

THE LOUIS VUITTON FOUNDATION PRESENTS A RETROSPECTIVE ON MARK ROTHKO

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The Louis Vuitton Foundation organizes this autumn a retrospective on Mark Rothko in Paris. This exhibition, makes the first retrospective on Rothko held in France since 1999.

Estampa Contemporary Art Fair 2023 arrives at IFEMA for its 31st editon

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

Estampa Contemporary Art Fair´s 30th edition is happening from 19 to 22 October in Pavilion 4 of the IFEMA MADRID.

CLAUDE MONET ARRIVES IN MADRID AT CENTROCENTRO

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The first mayor exhibition in Madrid dedicated to the French painter Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism will be hosted by The CentroCentro cultural space from September 21th, 2023 to February 25th, 2024.

Contemporary art and Fashion: The connection between the two worlds

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The latest fashion events are showing the increasing number of contemporary art references in the fashion world. The two worlds have always been linked in some way but these days it looks like the mutual influences are starting to become more and more trendy.

An interview with Ai Funaki

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

On the occasion of Ai Funaki's exhibition "Love and nostalgia", we conducted an interview to get to know her better

Jordy Kerwick's exhibition at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid can now be visited until January 15, 2024

Lierni Abasolo Arregi

The exhibition program of Blanca and Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza's collection has dedicated this fall a small exhibition to emerging artist Jordy Kerwick.

First large scale solo exhibition in Japan in 27 years devoted to British artist David Hockney

Sarah Morales

The David Hockney exhibition will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Tokyo from July 15th to November 5th, 2023

In conversation with Adam Handler

Sarah Morales

On the occasion of Adam Handler's exhibition "FOR YOU" presented at Villazan Madrid, we conversed with the New York based artist about his artistic career and his exhibition at the gallery

Refreshing paintings by Maria Filopoulou to face the summer heat

Sarah Morales

The artist's works stand out for their aquatic themes, with swimmers, seascapes and the famous waterfalls of Samothrace

Paintings in honor of Jane Birkin

Sarah Morales

Jane Birkin, the style icon and activist for democracy and animal rights, passed away on July 16, 2023, but her legacy will live on through her status as a fashion icon and, above all, her effortless elegance

Getting to know Kwang Hyun Kim

Sarah Morales

Born in 1982 in Busan, the South Korean artist Kwang Hyun Kim depicts emotions such as introspection, loneliness and passion through intriguing characters. His solo show "Lonely skins" runs from July 6 to July 15 at VLAB Madrid

Innovative and forward-thinking fashion designer Iris Van Herpen is an unusual fashion designer whose work is characterized by the equilibrium of innovation and craftsmanship

Sarah Morales

Iris Van Herpen is an unusual fashion designer whose work is characterized by the equilibrium of innovation and craftsmanship whose latest collection has been featured at this year's Paris Haute Couture Week