The New York-based artist Lance De Los Reyes has died, aged 44. The artist, who used the moniker Rambo, was best-known for his graffiti depicting upside-down crowns, a tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the cryptic poems he painted on billboards and buildings across New York City. More recently in his practice, the artist had focused on large-scale abstract paintings. Read the full article at https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/11/08/lance-de-los-reyes-graffiti-artist-known-as-rambo-has-died-aged-44

A trippy world where “we can talk about the idea of belief systems without people being offended.”Multidisciplinary art phenom Ron English just launched a new solo exhibition at New York City’s Allouche Gallery called “Delusionville.” The showcase is a visual cacophony of English’s signature characters imagined in new, acid-induced forms including paintings and life-sized sculptures.   Read the full article at https://hypebeast.com/2018/10/ron-english-delusionville-allouche-gallery-exhibition

The fashion house is getting into the world of NFTs. Givenchy’s creative director, Matthew M. Williams was determined to bring to his designs his flair for artistic innovation. Partnering with graphic artist Chito, with whom he already worked on the spring 2022 pre-collection, Williams has co-created a series of 15 unique graphic designs.”I’ve been wanting to explore this new and exciting space of NFTs,” says Williams. “The fact that Chito is already active in the ecosystem made it feel even more natural for us to collaborate on this limited series and bring our collective vision for Givenchy even further.” The auction

Allouche Gallery is delighted to announce Minds and Bodies, the first solo exhibition with Slovenia-based artist Anaja Hvastija Gaia. Minds and Bodies emerges from an introspective dialogue between the mind-body connection, presenting a language of formal elements that invite contemplation to the mysterious journey of the human experience. Anaja Hvastija Gaia observes the depths of human consciousness by using the canvas as a portal for self- reflection. Through her paintings, she reveals a realm of contemplation and meditation, inviting viewers to explore the space of their psyche. Read the full article at https://www.meer.com/en/79635-anaja-hvastija-gaia-minds-and-bodies

Brooklyn-based artist Swoon celebrates everyday people and explores social and environmental issues with her signature paper portraits and figurative installations. She is best known for her large, intricately-cut prints wheat pasted to industrial buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan.   Read the full article at https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/swoon/