Welcome to HUMPDAY ART HOP, a weekly post of art, tech, architecture and design things I’ve found around the web. I hope this gives you a little serotonin boost to get you through the week.
HERE’S THIS WEEKS HOP:
LESS GUNS, MORE ART. Pavlo Makov, the artist representing the Ukraine at this year’s Venice Biennale, opens up about selling his art to buy guns to help his country defend itself from invasion from Russia. This is a heartbreaking example of direct action by artists. Read more…
SMART DESIGN FOR A DUMB PHONE. Space engineer Justine Haupt has designed an anti-smart phone that features a rotary dialer. I’ve seen videos of GenZ confused by this part of old phones. Somehow I find this comforting. I wish it also came with that long curly cord. Read more…
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HE’S NOT HEAVY, HE’S MY BRILLO. A new series on Netflix based on Andy Warhol’s Diaries will feature Andy Warhol’s voice recreated by Artificial Intelligence.. If it doesn’t include his infamous ‘ uh, yeah.’ and ‘ That’s so great.’, I’m not buyin’ it. Somehow I think he would love this. Read more…
SO MUCH COLOUR, SO MUCH LIGHT. An exhibition of work by the late Ad Reinhardt has opened at Pace Gallery, in New York. What’s interesting about this exhibition is that its curated by installation and light artist James Turrell. This is sure to be a contemplation on colour. Read more…
GO LIKE YOURSELF. Artist Jane Sawyer made a ‘Thumbs Up Michine’ for a Tiktok video that sparked an avelanche of requests for one. Instead of cranking out orders, she posted how-to instructions on her website so fans of the toy can make their own. You can now send likes or fuck-yous to your family and frenemies. Read more...
That’s all for this week. Stay arty. I love you and you’re gorgeous. Mwah!