The Pratt alum continues to rebel with color and camp through his painting practice. These days he has a much more receptive audience. The artist’s journey recalls that of queer, creative kids across the country who not only assert their difference but wield it. To paraphrase Baldwin, they walk on the earth as though they have the right to be here. Read the full article at https://www.papermag.com/ben-evans-artist-interview-bless#rebelltitem27
The “Basic Instinct” and “Casino” actress makes her fine art debut with an L.A. exhibition called “Shedding.” Award-winning actress Sharon Stone is celebrating a new accolade. March 14 marked the opening of Shedding, her fine art debut, with Allouche in Los Angeles. Stars including Jamie Lee Curtis attended the unveiling of 17 acrylic paintings from Stone’s expansive portfolio, which also features watercolor portraits of her friends, including singer Rita Ora. Read the full article at https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/sharon-stone-sheds-layers-in-her-first-art-exhibit/
On a cold and stormy night earlier this month in Los Angeles, heavy rain pelted the streets outside while a small mob crowded into Allouche Gallery. Heads were craning about to see the creator of the large paintings hanging on the walls—many of them landscapes verging on abstraction, and rather moody themselves. The artist, actor Sharon Stone, was holding court in the gallery’s first room, a striking figure in a black suit accented with gatherings of magenta ruffles.The show, Shedding (until 7 April), is the first solo gallery exhibition for Stone, who took up painting—in an almost feverish way—during Covid-19 lockdowns. The title references all kinds of
With an opening reception slated for January 18, New York-based Allouche Gallery will present “Felix R. Cid: A Mechanical Resolution,” the artist’s third solo show with the gallery. On view through February 12, the exhibition focuses on a new body of work by Cid that considers the processes of art-making within the context of technological advancement. With cacophonous color, cyborg-inspired figuration, and an assortment of mediums—including paint, graphite, spray paint, and silicone, to name just a few—Cid’s paintings invite wandering, visual exploration, even excavation. Along with the visual elements, the discernible processes that go into the work are also pivotal
Michael Reeder’s artwork exudes an ambiguity and with that comes thought provocation, as he wants the viewer to question the sense of self. We see that there’s an essence of modern day surrealism with the dream-like quality of his works, and he reflects this in a contemporary setting with his choice of color palette and the graphic quality. read the full article at https://www.forbes.com/sites/felicitycarter/2018/08/14/artist-michael-reeder-explores-identity-and-sense-of-self/?sh=8a8dc545903d
The artists in question are Malik Roberts, Paul Insect and Stickymonger, who will, each in their own fashion, commemorate the legacy of Bast, the fourth of the 4. Bast was best known for his collage art that portrayed mutated characters and scenes. Read the full article at http://www.somewhere-magazine.com/nycs-allouche-gallerys-star-studded-4-in-la-pop-up-group-show-commemorates-late-artist-bast/