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Catalan Pavilion by Martí Anson

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The model of this “Catalan Pavilion,” built by the artist Martí Anson at the center of Palais de Tokyo, is borrowed from a holiday home constructed by the artist’s father himself in the 1970s. This statement, a contribution to the workingman’s autonomy, becomes a sculptural project, both an homage and a pledge. The construction of the Pavilion will stop once available funding is exhausted, highlighting the limits of the institution and questioning our society capitalist systems of production.

On view at Palais de Tokyo through September, 9th 2013.

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69 + Assembly New York Pop-Up

Opening today at Space 15 Twenty, 69 + Assembly New York Pop Up features a curated selection of work from various designers and artists from the east and west coasts, including one-of-a-kind collaborations made specifically for the project. Opening party tonight, June 7th from 6pm – 9pm with musical guests Pharaohs and Lovefingers. RSVP@Space15Twenty.com and on Facebook. 69 + Assembly New York Pop-Up Open June 7th – 30th 12pm – 7pm everyday. Sneak peak of… [read more »]

Jupiter is gifting you in June, find out how in your DIStrology from @Mercuryinmorgan

Gemini, June is your moment (a la Rebecca Black), enjoy your 15 minutes in the planetary spotlight! Jupiter, the planet of good luck and interstellar praise, has been in Gemini for the past year, expanding your interests and blowing up your reality. It’s about to leave your sign, and it won’t be back for 11 years, but the last few weeks of its stay will be cause for celebration. Jupiter’s expansive influence has given you… [read more »]

A Sneak Peak into Shanzhai Biennial

Move over Venice, Shanzhai Biennial is taking over! The latest Shanzhai export is a music video featuring Wu Ting Ting, a conceptual artist “involved with music and writing in the genre of appropriation”. We’re excited to see Wu Ting Ting’s career develop! We’ve heard she’s looking for Western gallery representation–do you think she’s more Andrea Rosen or Bill Powers? Either way, we’re happy to see that her conceptual practice is gaining traction outside of Shanzhai.… [read more »]

BEHIND THE SCENES: Ryan Trecartin’s New Movie

Ryan Trecartin’s new movie–yet to be titled–has premiered at the Venice Biennale this week! Days into the release, instagram is still flooded with #BTS selfies and screengrabs. Luckily, we follow all the right people, and we’re finally ready to tap Share on the best pics. Take a look!

The Jogging | A Look at Soon

Soon, The Jogging‘s new exhibition, is open until June 14th. Before you make your visit, take a look at the pieces in their original state below. As the show continues, the time-sensitive works will continue to evolve. And, a fair warning: With the beautiful dead camo-print fish still screwed to the walls, we’re sure the exhibition’s smell will continue to evolve as well! Instant favorites are a Gatorade gradient painting–made on a hydrophobic surface sitting… [read more »]

PREMIERE: Rizzla + False Witness – Isla Toxico EP

Isla Toxico is not a vacation spot, but it is a destination—one steeped in the afterbirth of colonialism. It’s a banana republic whose only export is a maniacal dusk-to-dawn livestream of misfit urbano, jumpstyle, and circuit house. Its benevolent oligarchs are KUNQ kingpins Rizzla and False Witness. If that sounds scary and exotic, you’re probably just Othering again. This three-track EP is a love-letter to the apocalypse ahora mismo, when native and stranger co-mingle, when… [read more »]

“New Lavoro” | Dora Budor

New York based Dora Budor’s commission for the Palazzo Peckham project at this year’s 55th Venice Biennale is a multi-functional and multi-faceted conglomeration of people and variables, titled “New Lavoro”. Previously, Budor held a casting from which she chose a selection of contes­tants to partic­ipate in her show. The winner, Rachel Lord, a Los Angeles­-based artist, receives an all­-expenses paid trip to Venice to visit the exhib­ition and the rest of the Biennale’s events. The… [read more »]

FOAM | Friday, COPENHAGEN

MAY 31, COPENHAGEN A Distortion Night Party 乂FOAM乂 hosted by Why Be Felix Lee (London/TRUST) Primitive Art (Milan/Hundebiss) Venus X (NYC/GHE20 G0TH1K) Total Freedom (LA/Fade To Mind) MAY 31, COPENHAGEN ENTRANCE 40 (free w/ Distortion tour pass)

MOCAtv presents Aboveground Animation

MOCAtv PRESENTS ABOVEGROUND ANIMATION SCREENING Thursday, May 30 @ 8 PM (Door open at 7PM) Ahmanson Auditorium at The Museum of Contemporary Art 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA RSVP on Facebook Featuring new works by Kathleen Daniel, Barry Doupe, Erin Dunn, Casey Jane Ellison, Lauren Gregory, and Jacolby Satterwhite, an animation by Katie Torn and the exclusive premiere of a special video by Ben Jones. Following the screening, MOCAtv Creative Director Emma Reeves… [read more »]