David Hockney began his printmaking career in 1954 as a student at the Bradford College of Art. In the 80s, a new technology got him to experiment with a new technique. "Anyone who likes drawing or mark-making would like to explore new media. I’m not a mad technical person, … [Read more...]
#ArtDept: Is Photography Art? A Consideration with Photos from the Collection of a “World of Wonder” Writer
Is a photograph art? Why? Why not? For 180 years, people have been asking the question. At an 1853 meeting of the Photographic Society of London, one of the members complained that the new technique was "too literal to compete with works of art because it was unable to … [Read more...]
A Cavalcade of Party Pics From Last Night’s Epic Denis Ouch Art Opening
A fabulous time was had by all at last night's big opening (heh) for Brooklyn artist Denis Ouch, whose wildly political works were featured at our WOW Presents Space. See if you can spot the artist and his wife Alisa, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Mariah Balenciaga, DJ Paul V, … [Read more...]
About Last Night: 10+ Plus Instagram Stories from Last Night’s Denis Ouch Opening at the WOW Presents Space
Last night, the WOW Presents Space hosted an art exhibit featuring the works of Denis Ouch, a Brooklyn-based street artist (sent above with WOW founders and CEOs Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato). The artwork showcased was blend of pop-art, street-art, and political and … [Read more...]
Why You Must Visit the “Astonishing Relevant, Urgently Important” David Wojnarowicz Retrospective at the Whitney
Starting today, the Whitney Museum in NYC will host a major David Wojnarowicz retrospective "History Keeps Me Awake at Night.” The prolific painter, photographer, mixed-media artist, writer, Super-8 filmmaker, … [Read more...]
Be Sure to Come to the Denis Ouch Opening Night Reception at the WOW Presents Space TONIGHT
Tonight is the opening reception for the Denis Ouch "Liberty for Sale & Banana Guns" Art Exhibit. You can still attend, all you have to do is RSVP to events@worldofwonder.net and show up! The … [Read more...]
Street Artist Denis Ouch Talks His Art, Russian Childhood & Inspiration for ‘Liberty for Sale & Banana Guns’ in Our Exclusive Interview
In today's politically charged climate there are very few outlets to express opposition, but artists always find a way to fight the power. New York based street artist, Denis Ouch is very big in expressing resistance especially when it comes to protesting gun violence. His views … [Read more...]
#AddressTheNation, ”Dazed” Teams Up with NYC Activist Group ”Illuminator” to Shine a Light on London
In 1991, Dazed & Confused, an alternative style and culture magazine was launched. The name reflected a cultural provocation and the magazine grew to a online presence, Dazed Media. Dazed magazine continues to champion radical fashion and youth culture, defining the times. … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant
July 10, 1954 – Neil Tennant: ''Something happened to us in America. The theory is it was the video for Domino Dancing. I never really believed it. America is quite homophobic, but it’s also totally gay. It's really weird. America is traditionally a country of extremes living … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “I Suppose Gay Men Today Want to be Ordinary—They Want to Fit In. Well, I Never Cared About Fitting In”. – David Hockney
David Hockney's best work has a crazy energy and brashness. He uses color and line with moxie. I am crazy for all of his work, but the Hockney that I love best is the late 1960s-1970s painter of sunny California skies, swimming pools, palm trees and boys. His work in this period … [Read more...]
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