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Hollyweed not Hollywood, the prankster who hijacked the hills of California

Hollyweed not Hollywood, the prankster (and his wife) who hijacked the hills of California.

You most probably heard about this very recent prank – on the 1st January, the famous HOLLYWOOD sign got hijacked to read HOLLYWEED.

Hollyweed by Jesus Hands | Art-Pie
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 “I wanted to make people laugh”

Zach Fernandes, the artist behind this prank, also goes by “JesusHands,” – at the time of writing this post, his Twitter account seems to have been suspended – https://twitter.com/account/suspended

We hear that Zach Fernandes’s motive behind this prank was just to make people laugh but pressure got too high and the artist cracked under it.

“If I did break the law in trespassing, I’m not going to run from the law,

Fernandez said.

The artist turned himself in on Monday.

Over the fence and a bit of sewing

Hollyweed | Art-Pie
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Looking more closely at how the sign was transformed, you’ll notice that he wrapped letters with tarps to transform its message.

We literally were sewing stuff the day of. It was so fun and exhilarating.

> Read more about this on Buzzfeed

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Abstract painter Sandra Blow’s new show at Fine Art Society

Abstract painter Sandra Blow’s new show at Fine Art Society is entitled “Eleven Works” and is opening on the 9th January 2017.

"Stripes" by Sandra Blow | Art-Pie
“Stripes” by Sandra Blow | detail

The Fine Art Society will present eleven large- scale canvases by the English abstract painter Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006). Spanning a period of almost 30 years, the show will include a number of works which have never been exhibited before.

A pioneer of the abstract art movement in the 1950s, Sandra Blow is best known for her monumental canvases experimenting with abstract form, rhythm, light, space, and texture. Blow introduced a new expressive informality into British art, combining cheap, discarded materials such as sawdust and plaster with the more conventional medium of paint. Her unique manner of abstraction was strongly influenced by the Italian artist Alberto Burri, who she met in Italy in 1946.

Arriving on the London art scene in 1950, Blow quickly received international recognition and went on to exhibit throughout Europe and America alongside the most important artists of the day. Her canvases became increasingly graphic, colourful and exuberant as her career developed, as did her ambition of scale.
Blow moved from London to St Ives in 1994, but continued to participate in every Summer Exhibition at Burlington House, fulfilling her role as a Royal Academician, which she was elected for in 1971. St Ives and the sea inspired the strong but subtle use of colour that characterises a number of canvases featured in this exhibition.

“The Swimmer” by Sandra Blow, Acrylic On Canvas | Click to enlarge

The artist John Mclean described Sandra Blow as “the most amazing colourist and the most original composer of a painting we have had in recent years”, comparing her to the likes of Matisse and Mirò. Indeed, the grand statements presented in this exhibition suggest that her importance is yet to be fully recognised.
Sandra Blow’s work is included in a number of major international private and public collections including the Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. An exhibition to celebrate Blow’s 80th birthday was held at Tate Britain in 2005.

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The Art-Pie Short List of Must-See London Art Fairs

Art Fairs guide | Art-Pie

Not sure about you, but right now is a very exciting period for me. Yes, it is that time of the year when London gets very busy with a multitude of art fairs.

On one hand, you have the well established or ever growing in popularity ones such as Frieze, which has 160 of the worlds leading contemporary art galleries exhibiting. On the other hand, there are several smaller ones, yet just as exciting. They are often run by independent artists in incongruous venues but with a common factor: a great atmosphere, and creativity all around.

We have listed below what is a non exhaustive list, but hopefully a useful one…. so enjoy, and see you around!

We have listed below what is a non exhaustive list but hopefully a rather useful one so enjoy and see you around!

Frieze Art Fair

Frieze art fair | Art-Pie


WHEN – > 15th PV | > 16-18 Oct Public opening
WHERE – South of The Regent’s Park with the entrance off Park Square West. The postcode is NW1 4NR
FREE? NO

160 of the worlds leading contemporary art galleries are at that fair so needless to say that it is a biggie and that you should find something that excites your creative mind.

> Visit the Frieze website
> See the galleries list

Sunday Art Fair

Sunday Art Fair | Art-Pie

Gallery led art fair created as a platform for an intimate group of like minded emerging commercial galleries to present work by a diverse range of artists  within a relaxed environment.


WHEN – 16-18 Oct 2014
WHERE – Ambika P3, 35 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5LS
FREE? YES

> Visit the Sunday Art fair website

The Other Art Fair

The Other Art Fair

Artist led fair is situated in the heart of London’s cultural East End.


WHEN – 16 – 19 Oct 2014
WHERE – Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
FREE? NO

> Visit the The Other Art fair website

Moniker

Moniker Art Fair | Art-Pie

Artist project spaces combined with a commercial element. Each space is individually curated presenting a twist to the traditional art fair format.


WHEN – 16 – 19 Oct 2014
WHERE – Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
FREE? NO

> Visit the Moniker Art fair website

Multiplied

Multiplied Art Fair | Art-Pie
UK’s only art fair dedicated to contemporary prints and editions. The fair is in its The fifth instalment; returning to Christie’s, South Kensington this autumn.


WHEN – 17 – 20 Oct 2014
WHERE – Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD
FREE? YES

> Visit the Multiplied Art fair website

Kinetica

Kinetica | Art-Pie

Fair based on the thriving field of kinetic, electronic and new media art.


WHEN – 16 – 19 Oct 2014
WHERE – Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
FREE? NO

> Visit the Kinetica Art fair website

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Win a pair of ticket to see Ghostpoet at Hackney Empire

Ghost PoetWith a string of sold out europe wide gigs this Summer – GHOSTPOET returns to London stage at the grandiose Hackney Empire on Thursday 24th October with special live guest ANDREW ASHONG and THOM ALT-J (DJ Set).

After selling the Village Underground well in advance Ghostpoet returns for a full live show at the suitably decadent Hackney Empire. Don’t sleep! Obaro Ejimiwe, aka Ghostpoet, laughs when he remembers how Gilles Peterson “took a risk on a random maverick” back in 2010 by signing him to the Radio 1 DJ’s Brownswood imprint.

What – GHOSTPOET – LIVE plus very special guest ANDREW ASHONG – LIVE THOM ALT-J – DJ SET
When – Thursday 24 October 2013 | 7pm-11pm
Where – Hackney Empire

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