Matthew Porter Photography
Photographing muscle cars flying through the air at top speeds sounds like a lot of fun. Through Matthew Porter, we get to relive our car enthusiastic childhood when we used to watch Dukes of Hazzards, while at the same time pretending our matchbox cars could actually fly. Porter’s very masculine photographic collection also consists of engines, cars burning out, and fort knox. His photographs can be seen at M+B. More info of Matthew Porter and his works after the jump.
Zaha Hadid Silver Paintings
Architect and urban designer, Zaha Hadid will be showcasing her work in a new medium. Entitled Silver Paintings, in reference to how the surface of her architectural works look, are initially digitally generated, then photographed in their virtual state. Once printed, they are then hand-painted with water based paint, ink, and chrome polyester for the desired effect. The paintings will be shown at the Buchmann Galerie starting March 26. Continue reading to see more of the works.
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Sean Tubridy Polaroids
Sean Tubridy’s Polaroids are a fascinating collection of toys, cameras, cars, and other types of fun randomness. While the Polaroid is somewhat an archaic form of photography, Sean is still able to capture something really fun and amusing out of many everyday things. Some would even have to use Photoshop to get the mood of some of the images he captures. Sean on the other hand just uses a bit of imagination and his trusty Polaroid SX-70 to get it done. See some of his works after the jump.
Nude Oil Paintings on Skate Decks by Alex Castaneda
Skate deck art is nothing new, but a more classical twist on the sportier canvas might make it to your wall rather than the half pipe. Alex Castaneda’s ladies are paintings done from academic nude studies. There are 7 ladies total, and Alex was kind enough to provide the painting process on video. Check out his site for more info on purchasing these ladies. More pictures of the decks and of the painting process after the jump.
Movie Illustrations by Justin Reed
Movie illustrations never looked this good. Vermont based artist, Justin Reed is inspired by all kinds of films. Some of the films he has captured on to paper are Jaws, Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Fight Club, and more. The chance to get your hands on one of his works will be at the APW Gallery in New York on April 3rd. For now enjoy the rest of his drawings after the jump.
The New BMW Museum
The new BMW Museum, adjacent to the Group’s headquarters in Munich, provides a unique brand exprerience. It is a brand museum that showcases the historical evolution of the brand’s competence and innovative strength, along with its achievements and sporting successes. The development of the BMW brand is traced from the past to the present and on into the future. At the core of the exhibition material are the brand’s icons such as the BMW R 32, the BMW 507 and the legendary BMW 2002. Exhibits, encompassing production and racing models as well as concept vehicles, bear testimony to the great history of the BMW brand. Exceptional exhibition technology underlines the aspiration of the Museum’s new concept: “Once again BMW is setting new trends and embarking on untrodden paths to link up the history of its vehicles with that of the company in an exciting and surprising way. Quite simply, fascination and passion is what it’s all about,” says Karl Baumer, Director of BMW Group Mobile Tradition. See the rest of the museum after the jump.
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Chris Floyd Photography
British photographer Chris Floyd has made a name for himself by taking brilliant photos of stars such as Naomi Watts, Oasis, Paul McCartney, and Lily Allen. Floyd’s technique is truly one of a kind, he keeps his shots simple but at the same time stylish and fun. View some of his other fantastic works after the jump.
Black and White Interior Photos by Tom Atwood
These are some inspirational home interior photos in these minimalist black and white shots from Tom Atwood’s portfolio website. He picks angles that perfectly displays the beauty of each section. The black and white touch is evident in each space, from the rugs, furniture and even the staircase. The geometry and the subtlety of the environment blend well with each other.
Guggenheim’s Art After Dark
Art After Dark at the Guggenheim is a different take on New York City nightlife. Held on every first Friday of the month, guests and members can enjoy drinks, great music by DJ’s, and art from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This past Friday, March 6 DJ Mike Simonetti provided the sounds while guests also had the chance to explore The Third Mind: American Artists Contemplate Asia, 1860–1989. Our guest writer Jasper, was fortunate enough to attend, and has a personal report on his experience. More after the jump.
Every First Friday – Door opens at 9. $25 cover charge. Free for members. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located at 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
Artist Profile – Stephen Tamiesie Photography
My referral to this Stephen Tamiesie’s site did not disappoint. This was my first knowledge of the photographer, and I was unsuccessful in digging up background information on this artist. I’m now faced with blogging in direct response to my initial reactions when first viewing his body of work – a simple and complex task. I can simply say that I love his work. It’s painfully difficult for me to describe why in an accurate (or intelligent or thought-provoking, etc.) manner because I’m unfamiliar with photography terminology.
I was struck by the clarity and color temperature in the photographs. There was an etheral and gloomy feeling captured in the pictures. He is able to add those dimensions and feelings from his camera that I don’t think I would experience if standing in front of stacked cargo freight.
Stephen Tamiesie’s site has three series: Places, Signs of American Life, The Salton Sea. I loved every one of them, and it’s not a single note repeated in his subject matter. Many works in ‘Places’ manage to display inanimate objects and their surroundings into geometric patterns (i.e. a storefront, stacked cargo freight). ‘Signs of American Life’ views the expansiveness of the rural West of U.S and captures some stunning natural landscape. My favorite series, ‘The Salton Sea,’ where Tamiesie documents in beautiful fashion the remains of an area in the California desert ravaged by the flooding of the Colorado River 100 years ago. These images struck a chord with me because the images seemed peacefully eerie. It looked completely desolate and other-worldly.
See more at Stephen Tamiesie Website
