Malik Roberts will be showcasing his upcoming solo exhibition, “To Suffer a Lick,” which features thought-provoking works that invite viewers to explore their sense of liminality and uncertainty. The exhibition, to be held at Allouche Gallery in NYC, showcases a variety of dynamic and abstract compositions that highlight the artist’s unique approach to fragmenting and deconstructing figures. The pandemic inspired Roberts to create this exhibition, as it created a sense of liminality and uncertainty. The exhibition’s title, “To Suffer a Lick,” reflects the feeling of waiting for an opportunity while enduring uncertainty, capturing the sense of grace that comes with success. Read the

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

The Seattle-born artist’s instantly recognisable form of self-expression is his airbrushed dog illustrations, which he uses in his work to erase the stigma of the graffiti scenes he grew up in. Completely self-taught, CHITO’s repeated dedication to his motifs have become his own hallmark style, with a set of characters that you’ll no doubt have seen grace your Instagram feed over the last five years. Read the full article at https://www.complex.com/style/a/jacob-davey/chito-interview