Art News

The Maison d'Ailleurs Museum of science fiction, utopia and extraordinary journeys is hosting an excellent exhibit inspired by the writings of H.P Lovecraft found in his commonplace book. The exhibit was designed to commemorate the 70th anniversary of H. P. Lovecraft's death and will be on display from October 28th 2007 to April 6th 2008. Artists involved in the exhibit include H.R Giger,  Philippe Caza, David Paleo, Fufu Frauenwahl, and dozens of other artists including myself. For a full list of artists involved and additional information about the exhibit, visit this page from the Maison d'Ailleurs website.  If you can't make it to the show there is a collection of photos on display at flickr here.   And for those interested, a billingual catalogue of works from the show (128 pages, 90 illustrations) is being made and will be available from Maison d'Ailleurs and Payot bookstores. 

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Released in 2004 by School-Studio Shar (a part of Pilot studio), "Blue Pool" was the directorial debut for a young Katerina Maximova, also doing the art direction and screenplay.

Having worked as an animator on Ivan Maximov's 2003 animation "Slow Bistro" and being a student at the animation school where Maximov was a prominent teacher, her influences can be clearly seen. Katerina however, gives a lighter and brighter look to her animation.

More Rusian Animation on Youtube.

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Introducing 'Breakfast', part 1 of Jan Svankmajer's three part movie called Food (Jidlo) 1992. This incredible stop motion animated film blends human actors with clay prosthetics.

Lunch - Food Part 2

Dinner - Food Part 3

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News from Nathan Spoor: 

Nathan Spoor's exhibition, "The Shadow Banquet", is being held during November 2007 at Perihelion Arts in Phoenix, AZ.
This body of work was begun in 2003 and concluded in 2007, and concentrates on a key segment of Spoor's investigations into the more elusive moments of resolve, rebirth, healing and the spiritual / physical facets of re-creation within the human equation.

The artist resides in Los Angeles, CA, where he enjoys a very productive and artistically influential lifestyle. His work is viewed widely as one of the more potent visual narratives of the day - due in part to his meticulous use of line and technique as well as the rich poetic quality of his content.

Perihelion Arts
Contact: Amy Young
Co-owner / Director
1500 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007

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Polish Animator/artist
Tomek Baginski (born January 10, 1976, Bialystok) is best known for his Oscar-nominated short film The Cathedral 2002 (right) and 'Fallen Art' or 'Sztuka Spadania' 2004.

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Although I have already posted 'Darkness, Light, Darkness' by Jan Švankmajer, I believe that one can never get enough of ol' Švankmajer's Surrealist Stop-animation (this fan considers his work to be that of a genius).

So here I am again plugging another of my personal favourites: 'Dimensions of Dialogue 2'. I don't want to delve too deeply into what this film means to me as Švankmajer's surreal symbolism leaves his work open to interpretation, which is half of the fun (and I wouldn't want to taint anyones experience with my own perspective). Enjoy! 

Dimensions of Dialogue 1

Dimensions of Dialogue 3

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News from Chet Zar:

"Black Magick" available as a T-shirt!

100% cotton
Colour - Black
$20
+ $6.50 postage and handling

(Outside of the U.S. - $8)

Click on the image to order

Chet Zar is one of fifty artists featured in 'Metamorphosis'

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News from Alex Grey:

Adam Jones, the lead guitar and filmmaker of TOOL has been working with Alex Grey on Vicarious, the first music video from TOOL's 10,000 Days album. Scheduled for release shortly before Christmas 2007, the video features Jone's signature surreal and dark dream vision blended with Grey's glimpses into a brighter world. 

Alex Grey
'Net Of Being'
November 10th - December 31, 2007
MICROCOSM Gallery
542 W. 27 St.
4th Floor
NY, NY

Alex Grey is one of 50 artists published in our first book: Metamorphosis.

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It's been a long time since my last Metamorphosis announcement, and I'd like to fill our readers in on beinArt Publishing developments. Metamorphosis Volume 2 is in the works and will feature another 50 Contemporary Surreal & Fantastic Artists (with no repeat artists from the first volume).

We have already confirmed the majority of artists for this publication,  at this early stage, I will release the names of 10 featured artists.: HR Giger, Paul Booth, Ron English, Michael Hussar, Amanda Sage, Heidi Taillefer, Joseph Seigenthaler, Nelly Chichlakova, Jeremy Geddes & Suzzan Blac. I will release the full list of 50 names in a few months.

We are not accepting submissions for Metamorphosis Volume 2.

I also have very exciting news about our first book 'Metamorphosis'. We recently signed up with Tower Books (a huge Australian distributor) and Metamorphosis will be available in all good book shops across Australia before Christmas. We are also looking into international distribution, and Metamorphosis is selling steadily from our online shop. It looks like we will have to reprint much sooner than I had expected.

I have collected photos of 25 featured Artists holding their contributor's copies, which the artists have generously provided.  In the photo on the right Ernst Fuchs is holding Metamorphosis, sitting with his two sons Michael Fuchs & Daniel Friedemann, also featured in Metamorphosis. This photo is of particular importance as Ernst Fuch's drawing is on the front cover of the book. Visit the Metamorphosis Forum for more photos of Artists with their books.

The Metamorphosis Forum also has links to Online Reviews as well as reviews and feedback posted by SurrealArtForum members. Feel free to join our forum and post your own feedback on Metamorphosis.

Edit - 22nd Jan 2008: All 50 artists for Metamorphosis 2 have been confirmed.

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Brave Destiny The Movie is now available on DVD

63 minutes showing many works by artist participants including HR Giger and a host of others! The film covers the opening reception, the ball,  showing behind the scenes on the work by the artists in putting together this colossal show.
The ball footage features original musical compositions by surrealist composer Peter Dizozza.

$19.98 plus $2 shipping in USA and Canada
$5 shipping worldwide
Payments by check or money order or by Paypal to W.A.H. Center

Send to: WILLIAMSBURG ART and HISTORICAL CENTER, 135 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

WORLD PREMIER
BRAVE DESTINY THE MOVIE, NOVEMBER 2007

Cocktails, buffet dinner and film showing, where it all happened – the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, USA. The Brave Destiny show at the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center (WAH Center) was the world’s largest show of living surrealist artists the world has ever seen. It also held the first international Grand Surrealist Ball in the United States, in the tradition of Surrealist balls put on by the Baroness de Rothschild in Europe up until the death of Dali. Many people, including European nobility, flew in from around the world for the one night event.

Imagine five floors of art of the finest international surrealist/visionaries in a French empire mansion in the world’s trendiest artists neighborhood – filled with magnificent art from catacombs to attic by nearly 500 artists! Add on a month of incredible living installations, dance, theater, a fashion show, ballet, and film. An extravaganza never likely to be equaled. This is the documentary.

The man behind Brave Destiny, Terrance Lindall published a long article about Brave Destiny on beinArt.org

Photo credit Joel Simpson

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