Hypeart Weekly Digest: Jun Takahashi's First Solo Exhibition, Kendrick Lamar Performs in Front of Henry Taylor's Artworks, Interview With Greg Ito and More

[Hypeart] August 09, 2023 Weekly Digest 🎭 UNDERCOVER's Jun Takahashi Announces First Solo Exhibition TLDR: A collection of oil paintings by Takahashi will be unveiled for the very first time which were not meant to be seen by the public but offer a unique opportunity to experience his worldview as well as a look into the inner stories of his subjects. Why It Matters: Jun Takahashi, the celebrated Japanese designer behind the fashion label UNDERCOVER, has announced his first-ever solo exhibition will go live via Tokyo-based GALLERY TARGET. The exhibition, titled “THEY CAN SEE MORE THAN YOU CAN SEE,” features a collection of 26 oil paintings that Takahashi has been working on since 2013 through his own self-teachings. Honoring Musicians & Actors: GALLERY TARGET shared that “Amidst his extremely busy work, he continued to paint on his own through self-study, becoming captivated by the freedom of expression that allowed him to choose motifs and complete the paintings by himself. The main subjects of these paintings are portraits of musicians and actors who have had a significant impact on his life.” Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎤 Artwork by Henry Taylor Takes Centerstage at Kendrick Lamar's Latest Shows TLDR: The Los Angeles-based rapper was seen performing hits in front of large reproductions of Henry Taylor’s paintings 'Fatty' (2006) and 'Sweet' (2012) from Primavera Sound to his latest performance at Lollapalooza. Why It Matters: Lamar and Taylor, who both proudly hail from LA, have been fans of each other for some time now. In collaboration with Hauser & Wirth, the two sides enlarged the artwork as big as 60 feet wide by 34 feet tall across a polyester silk fabric that gives an added pop to the original paintings. Connecting History: “We all see a lot of things that are so polished and overly stylized or overly computer-generated, but I really feel the stories in Henry’s art,” Carson added. “As a Black man, I definitely see a lot of my history and a lot of my family’s history—and I’m sure a lot of other people do too.” Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🏝️ Patrick Martinez to Present “Ghost Land”: Featuring a Major Public Art Piece TLDR: In partnership with ICA SF, the exhibition is set to feature a major public artwork alongside a large-scale sculptural installation with an intention to bring urban histories to life as abstractions of the LA landscape. Why It Matters: Artist Patrick Martinez is set to present his most expansive series of works yet as part of an exhibition named “Ghost Land,” in partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF). “Ghost Land” is set to feature a major public artwork alongside a large-scale sculptural installation. The exhibition is designed to highlight Martinez’s “landscape” paintings, which ICA SF describes as “works that evoke the topography of personal, civic, and cultural loss.” Abstractions of the LA Landscape: Through these upcoming works, the artist intends to bring urban histories to life as abstractions of the LA landscape and will do so using familiar materials like distressed stucco, spray paint, window security bars, vinyl signage, ceramic tile and neon — simultaneously putting on display his diverse practice and range. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Studio Visits [🌀 Yuan Fang]( [🖌️ Greg Ito]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibitions To See ['Fold Me']( [‘The Book of Hov: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’]( 📅 September 7 - October 14, 2023 📍 David Zwirner NYC 📅 July 14 - October 14, 2023 📍 Brooklyn Public Library ['Public Enemy']( [‘PIERRE BONNARD’]( 📅 July 13 - October 01, 2023 📍 MCA Chicago 📅 June 24 - October 08, 2023 📍 NGV Melbourne --------------------------------------------------------------- [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