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So Long, Farewell, Auf wiedersehen

junkyardarts — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 05:01:21 +0000

Well, I could lie and say this is bittersweet but frankly it’s not. It’s time, and it’s cool. The Junkyard has been an incredible outlet for me for nearly a decade, I have seen countless exhibitions, explored innumerable art events, and met some truly inspiring and bizarre people along the way. In this self-indulgent exploration [&hellip

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Inspiration Nation: millo

junkyardarts — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 03:05:06 +0000

I simply adore the work of mural artist Francesco Camillo Giorgino, more commonly known as millo. His larger than life black and white murals bring to mind the whimsy of Keith Haring with the emotional resonance of Os Gemeos, in a style all his own. His enormous murals are uniquely millo, and a millo work simply cannot be mistaken for another. Travel [&hellip

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Making Modern At The Boston MFA

junkyardarts — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 01:57:24 +0000

Lovers of Modern masters have a new exhibition to flock to, and it’s at the Boston MFA. This summer the museum hosts an impressive and inspiring array of Modernist works from the MFA’s collection, new acquisitions, and rare museum loans. Set in 5 different galleries in the Americas Wing and 28 artists, “each gallery represents a [&hellip

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Bernie Sanders Has A Posse

junkyardarts — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:05:58 +0000

Shepard Fairey, he of OBEY and Obama’s HOPE campaign fame, has officially endorsed Bernie Sanders for President. I’m supporting Bernie Sanders for President because I think that he’s the candidate most likely to work for the needs of normal people, not the wealthy and powerful. He believes in campaign finance reform and is practicing what he [&hellip

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ICYMI: Shia LaBeouf Spent Friday In An Elevator

junkyardarts — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:28:48 +0000

The New York Times wrote a whole long thing about LaBeouf spending 24hrs in an elevator, chatting with the normals as they popped in and out. You can read it if you want. I don’t really have much to add. Perhaps an unpopular opinion because of his public personae as of late, but I’ve always [&hellip

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Art Docs (You’ve Never Heard Of) To Watch Right Now

junkyardarts — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:48:53 +0000

While we love to celebrate docs of all kinds, it’s important for us to highlight achievements in documentaries that shed light on the artist and the process. Here are some of our favorites, totally binge-worthy & you’ve probably never even heard of them, streaming art documentaries available now. Beltracchi: The Art Of Forgery Netflix Artist [&hellip

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Inspiration Nation: Stella Maria Baer

junkyardarts — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 22:21:36 +0000

Here at the Junkyard we talk a lot about how science and art intersect. Whether it’s artists using emerging science as a means of inspiration, or recognizing the complimentary nature of scientific experimentation and art creation, the two are intertwined harmoniously (in our minds, at least). This month’s Inspiration Nation features an artist who creates stunning paintings [&hellip

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Hiro Exhibition at Boston MFA

junkyardarts — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:24:19 +0000

A little bit surreal, one hundred percent sensual and sophisticated glamour, Hiro’s photographs have been at the forefront of fashion since he broke out on his own (he was mentored by Richard Avendon) in the early 1960’s. This December the Boston MFA will feature the first major exhibition of the artist’s work. Hiro Photographs will [&hellip

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Krampus Having Banner Year in 2015

junkyardarts — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:06:05 +0000

Everyone’s favorite Christmas nightmare, Krampus, is having a hell of a year with two major movies coming out featuring his horned and hoofed horror. First up, A Christmas Horror Story, featuring William Shatner as the story’s narrator. Various interwoven stories involving horrible shit happening to people on Christmas include rage-infected Elves, creepy children, and an [&hellip

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UNESCO Uses Art & Technology To Send Message Of Peace

junkyardarts — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:47:16 +0000

To celebrate the institutions 70th anniversary, UNESCO had planned on a beautiful display at the headquarters. A visual splendor featuring a large-scale projection project illuminating various facades at the site called Mosaic of Change, and was curated by Millennium ART and uses technology from Obscura Digital, a San Francisco-based creative digital studio. The event, sponsored by the [&hellip

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Inspiration Nation: Tyler Thrasher’s Crystalline Creations

junkyardarts — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 02:47:58 +0000

I’ve been ogling the work of Tyler Thrasher since I first laid eyes it. A bewitching union of crystalline crusts bursting from bones, bugs, and whatever else Thrasher can fit in his jars of mysterious liquids. With a background in both chemistry and art, Thrasher brings the two together creating organic sculptures in more ways [&hellip

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This Dude Really Hates Renoir

junkyardarts — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 01:13:08 +0000

You’ve heard the news already about the hilariously upset person (people?) behind Renoir Sucks At Painting who are picketing the Boston MFA, so I don’t have a lot more to offer on the subject other than pointing out what I would consider the Renoir Sucks At Painting (RSAP) Instagram’s Greatest Hate Hits. Behold: From RSAP: Look. Look [&hellip

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Is This Mascot Obscene?

junkyardarts — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:25:11 +0000

So. Is this mascot obscene? A nubile young woman. Hanging out near her bucket in a brisk breeze. Tucking her raven hair behind her ear…while she lets her crotch breathe. What if I said she was the new mascot for a group of divers known as ama, who are primarily woman, who dive without oxygen [&hellip

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Do This: SeaGlass Carousel at Battery Park

junkyardarts — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:45:31 +0000

New York is no stranger to exciting public art installations and permanent structures. The absolutely gorgeous SeaGlass Carousel at Battery Park is just another example of the city’s dedication to enhancing public spaces and community involvement. Designed by the George Tsypin Opera Factory, the Carousel is a giant (2,575sq ft) nautilus that features 30 rotating fiberglass [&hellip

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I Know We All Hate Times Square, But Don’t Miss This!

junkyardarts — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:52:15 +0000

Midnight Moment is an ongoing project by the Times Square Ad Coalition and Times Square Arts bringing just a few moments of joy to our lives through digital art each midnight. Since most reasonable people do not spend an extended amount of time in Times Square, or any time, you have probably missed the OSGEMEOS [&hellip

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Strandbeests Make Their Way Through Boston

junkyardarts — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:33:42 +0000

You’ve been hearing a lot about these Strandbeests (“beach animals”) and are probably thinking “oh, yeah, I should look into what the hubbub is about”. Well, fellow Bostonians, the beests will be in our backyard, so brush up and get in line, preferably early. Strandbeest is a kinetic art installation of sorts by artist Theo Jansen. [&hellip

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Jurassic Park in High Heels Will Make Your Life

junkyardarts — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:11:11 +0000

There’s a lot of this about this Jurassic Park: High Heels Edition Collector Set that I adore. First, it is reminiscent of the Showgirls PG-13 ‘floating bra’ version on VH1 which was not only absurd but wholly unnecessary, yet somehow made the movie even more enjoyable. Second, it devolves in such spectacular fashion that it [&hellip

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Exhibition Alert: Joan Miro Exhibition at Rijksmuseum

junkyardarts — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:51:22 +0000

News that lifts my heart to say: Joan Miro’s sculptures are coming to the Netherlands. The Rijksmuseum will feature a total of 21 sculptures outside in the gardens and 2 in the museum atrium. It’s going to be the first time Miro’s sculptures have been exhibited in the Netherlands, so if you get the opportunity [&hellip

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Auction House Sells Painting by Hitler, Hilarious Press Release Ensues

junkyardarts — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:54:02 +0000

It’s pretty hilarious reading the press release I received regarding the recent auction of Adolph Hitler’s watercolors. Mostly due to the vague ways in which they try to justify this auction and subsequent purchasing of the pieces from the monstrous figure. “These collectors are not specialised in works by this particular painter but rather have [&hellip

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Why Science In Film Might Drive You Space-Mad

junkyardarts — Tue, 12 May 2015 03:57:52 +0000

Ed. Note: We’ve got a special piece written by friend of the Junkyard, Maria Ramos. Maria originally brought the idea of a piece on the intersection of science and art to us a little while ago, and I obviously loved the idea. The Junkyard has talked about this topic endless times because the two are [&hellip

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