Hypeart Weekly Digest: Jazz Grant Honors Jay-Z With Immersive Mural, Patrick Martinez Interview, "Coach McNugget Art World" Exhibit and More

[Hypeart] August 02, 2023 Weekly Digest 👁️‍🗨️ British Artist Jazz Grant Created an Immersive Collage Mural Honoring Jay-Z TLDR: As part of the ongoing ‘The Book of HOV’ exhibition on view at the Brooklyn Public Library until October 2023. Why It Matters: The Brooklyn Public Library is currently celebrating its fabled son, Jay-Z, in a multimedia exhibition dubbed, The Book of HOV. The free show presents a curated selection of images, art and ephemera spanning his nearly three decade career across music, business and philanthropy. Symbols Abound: Also on view is an immersive mural that was commissioned by Roc Nation and created by British artist, Jazz Grant. Much like his metaphorical lyrics, the mural is riddled with symbolism — from the Marcy Projects where he grew up in, archival images of his early rap days to a myriad of never-before-seen artwork and ephemera that Grant meticulously hand-cut in his signature collage aesthetic. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🏞️ Patrick Martinez Is Redefining the Genre of Landscape TLDR: We chat with the Los Angeles-based artist about how he uses art as a form of cultural preservation. Why It Matters: For Los Angeles-based artist Patrick Martinez, landscape paintings are more than just a way to depict a scene. They represent a form of preservation and a call for urgency. Part mural, sculpture and installation, Martinez has unconsciously redefined the traditional boundaries of landscape paintings through multi-media works that quite literally transport you to the physical place he has in mind. A Force of His Own: Just under 43 years of age, his work has featured in both solo and group exhibitions across the globe, including acquisitions by LACMA, Crocker Art Museum, Cornell Fine Art Museum and the Pizzuti Collection, amongst others. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🐥 McDonald’s Hong Kong and Kevin Poon Launch "Coach McNugget Art World" Exhibition TLDR: Vandy The Pink, Jon Burgerman, UFO907, Gyuhan Lee, and FrankNitty3000 celebrate the 40th anniversary of McNuggets. Why It Matters: To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its iconic offering, Chicken McNuggets, McDonald’s Hong Kong tapped streetwear and art figure Kevin Poon to curate a special exhibition. Titled “The Coach McNugget Art World,” the unique fast-food item-themed immersive showcase serves to highlight the enduring popularity and cultural impact of Chicken McNuggets in Hong Kong and across the world. More than Nuggets: Taking over the Arts Pavilion at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, the exhibition stands as a conversion of art, culture, and technology inspired by the message of “Please Share” tied to McNuggets. Kevin Poon’s latest curation looked to draw from an array of artistic practices and media, resulting in a mix of 20 artworks from a diverse group of creatives. Chicken McNugget-fueled works come from the likes of Vandy The Pink, Jon Burgerman, UFO907, Gyuhan Lee, and FrankNitty3000. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Studio Visits [🪁 Mikey Yates on Painting Authentic Experiences]( [🦠Katherine Bernhardt Blends Vibrant Colors and Pop Culture References]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibitions To See ['American Gurl']( ['Pierre Bonnard']( 📅 Jun 24 - Jul 30, 2023 📍 Hauser & Wirth 📅 Jun 24 - Oct 08, 2023 📍 NGV Melbourne ['Public Enemy']( ['The Great Animal Orchestra']( 📅 Jul 13 - Oct 01, 2023 📍 MCA Chicago 📅 Jun 10 - Oct 15, 2023 📍 Exploratorium --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast facebook]( instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions](=====)[Privacy Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong