#5 Creative Discoveries: The Digital Treasures of Keith Haring and The Artistic Fusion of Marrakech
#5 Creative Discoveries: The Digital Treasures of Keith Haring and The Artistic Fusion of Marrakech
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Welcome to this week's edition of our newsletter. Explore the unseen digital works of Keith Haring, experience the essence of Seoul in London, and discover a captivating art residency in Marrakech. Plus, learn how to embrace imperfections in art. Let's dive in!
News Digest
Keith Haring @ Christies: In the 1980s, Keith Haring created digital drawings using an Amiga computer; these artworks remained unseen for years. Christie's is now auctioning them as NFTs, valuing the collection at $1.65 million.
Seoul in London: In London's Borough Yards, artist Gyoungtae Hong from Seoul collaborates with director Younsook Im to showcase the essence of Seoul. The multimedia exhibition features 12 grand installations set within Victorian tunnels.
Artful Stay: At Medina Marrakech, the IZZA Hotel-Museum showcases a carefully curated collection of 300 artworks spanning Generative, Photography, Contemporary Art, and Bill Willis archives
Digital Highlight
The painting shown by William Mapan is an interim work on the way to his forthcoming release of "DISTANCE." With 250 works set to be released on September 12th, he continues to develop his style of code painting, experimenting with breaking the grid.
The final works will be published on September 12th as part of the fifth installment in LACMA and Cactoid Labs' joint blockchain initiative, "Remembrance of Things Future."
Notable Insight
In the flawed, there lies a beauty reminiscent of the Japanese "Wabi-sabi" philosophy. Wabi-sabi cherishes the imperfect, transient, and incomplete in life. Within such imperfections, a distinctive essence often emerges, highlighting the deeply personal journey of each artist.
Sale Spotlight
„Inspired by torrential rain, floods, and artistic experiments, Torrent explores the fusion of various textures through a tempest. These textures, like fabric, concrete, paper, and marble, bear marks left by debris and moments of life, etching incomplete memories into the landscape.
Torrent is a nostalgic love song, blending frantic actions, erosion, and history into a narrative only time can craft. It's less about absolute truth and more about crafting a story that helps us make sense of it all, recognizing that life rarely exists in simple black and white terms.“
Rising Talent
“Rückkopplung by pxlshrd explores the profound influence of past experiences on our emotions and behaviors. Through the concept of feedback, it delves into the continuous cycles that shape our lives, guiding us towards either harmony or chaos. This creative journey unveils a diverse yet familiar array of outcomes, inviting us to appreciate the unity and diversity of life in each present moment.“
Tech & Texture
Gen Art Creation: Diving into the "Orbitals" journey reveals the magic of turning a simple doodle into stunning generative art through countless tweaks and choices. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how digital art truly comes to life!
Pixel Art Vibes: John Provencher, an artist from New York, channels the early web's pixel art vibes and the innovations of pioneers to craft unique artworks. Mixing his graphic design roots with cutting-edge experiments, he delves into the world of algorithms and pixels.
Closing Remarks
In this issue, we've unearthed Keith Haring's hidden digital treasures, explored the fusion of physical and digital art in a Marrakech hotel, and celebrated the beauty of imperfection 'wabi-sabi' style with Rik Ooestenbroek. Stay tuned for more creative adventures in our next newsletter!