Author Archives: Jenevieve Kok

New in December: Artworks for the Festive Season

This week, The Artling has put together 10 of our newest artworks for the festive season. These artworks are filled with bright and bold colours that will definitely brighten up any space.

December 09, 2020

Online Artling Exclusive: The Papercut Portfolio by Ai WeiWei

The Artling is pleased to present an online exclusive of Ai WeiWei's limited edition papercut portfolio of eight papercuts, each signed by the artist himself. Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art going back 2,000 years. The colored, intricately cut papers are used as a story-telling medium in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration. In this Collector’s Edition of 250 copies, Ai WeiWei employs the medium to reflect on his life and work in eight papercuts. Meticulously cut in large-format, colored fine-art paper, each papercut is signed by the artist and comes with explanatory notes by Chin-Chin Yap, who has extensively worked with Ai WeiWei, most recently as a writer and co-producer on several films. Through these eight pieces, Ai offers a beautiful, personal retrospective in a unique format. Scroll down to take a look at Ai WeiWei's limited edition portfolio. The papercuts are sold as a set of 8, and we have one final set available exclusively online on The Artling: 

December 07, 2020

Brilliance in Blue - What are Cyanotypes?

Cyanotypes are one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography. The distinctive feature of the print is its shade of cyan blue, which results from its exposure to ultraviolet light. When the blue print emerged, cyanotypes were traditionally used for reproducing the technical drawings of architects and engineers until the arrival of photocopy machines. However, with its versatility and affordability, the technique was adopted by photographers soon after its discovery. The early days of photography were characterised by monochromatic prints such as the Daguerreotype and Calotype, and thus the brilliant blue hue of the cyanotype made a striking entrance when it was introduced in a world of albumen and silver gelatin prints.

December 04, 2020

'On Photographic Beings' at The Latvian National Museum of Art

The Latvian National Museum of Art presented a group exhibition 'On Photographic Beings' from 3 October to 8 November at their Cupola Hall. Evy Jokhova, Ode de Kort, and Tom Lovelace sought to confront the failure of fully grasping and investigate photographic beings as multidimensional, complex, and ambiguous.

December 03, 2020

'In Medias Res', a Solo Exhibition by Hanna Pettyjohn, at Silverlens

Silverlens will be presenting a solo exhibition by Hanna Pettyjohn, 'In Medias Res', from 5 - 10 December 2020. This will mark the Filipino artist's seventh solo show with the Silverlens, and she will be presenting her newest works from her Anastomosis series, which heavily reference her past works filled with familiar memories and experiences. With 9 sculptures and 9 paintings, the exhibition takes visitors on a visual journey of Hanna's abstract landscapes.

December 03, 2020

10 American Artists on the Rise

This week we have put together artworks by 10 American artists on the rise.

November 30, 2020

Online Artling Exclusive: Ai Weiwei's Latest Limited Edition Collection!

Beijing-based artist Ai WeiWei has just released his collection of limited edition scarves and tote bags and they are now available for sale exclusively on The Artling for a limited time! As well as being one of the world’s leading artists, Ai WeiWei has become prominent for his social activism and criticism of the Chinese government’s stance on democracy and human rights. His recent works brought social issues in China at the forefront of the international stage. This collection takes their motifs from papercuts created by Ai Weiwei as part of his Papercut Portfolio. Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art going back 2,000 years and the coloured, intricately cut papers are used as a story-telling medium in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration.  Scroll down to take a look at Ai WeiWei's limited edition collection, which are available online exclusively on The Artling:  Cats and Dogs: The Silk Scarf & The China Bag

November 27, 2020

The Museum 2050 Symposium: Cultural Alliances

Museum 2050 is back with their third edition of their symposium, 'Cultural Alliances: The Imperatives and Challenges of Collaboration'. Each year, they work with a different hosting institution in China, and this year they will be holding their annual event at He Art Museum (HEM) in Shunde, Guangdong from 5 to 6 December.

November 26, 2020

Chong Huai Seng on The Culture Story, Art Collecting and the Art Industry

The Artling speaks to Mr. Chong on The Culture Story, his journey of art collecting over the last 40 years, and the future of the art industry. Mr. Chong Huai Seng founded The Culture Story with his daughter, Ning, as a platform that aims to promote art appreciation for art collectors, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts in Singapore.

November 23, 2020

The Queen's Gambit: An Elegant Collection of Chess-Inspired Art & Design

Chess has continued to be a source of inspiration for artists and designers, leading them to create contemporary chess-inspired artworks and design pieces. The Artling looks at some of the finest art and design works using chess in art.

November 19, 2020

Quirky Design Pieces From 10 Mexican Designers

This week The Artling has put together a selection of quirky design pieces by 10 Mexican Designers. These unconventionally crafted designs will surely capture the attention in any space with its creative twists on furniture and design objects. Staying true to their roots, these designers infuse their Mexican culture and heritage into their inspired designs that rang from bold colours to geometric shapes.

November 18, 2020

Simon Lee Gallery Presents: 'Sky, Rocks & Digits'

From now until 9 January 2021, Simon Lee Gallery are showcasing works by Berlin-based artists Angela Bulloch and Josephine Pryde in their latest exhibition 'Sky, Rocks & Digits' in Hong Kong. From installations and sculptures to photography, their works seamlessly artistically convey the human condition, the prevalence of technology, and its mediating role in the contemporary world.

November 12, 2020