Herakut are doing some live painting this Thursday in Berlin. I’ve always wanted to see what it looks like when they paint, so if anybody gets some video feel free to send me a link.
Herakut & Style and the Family Tunes from stylemag on Vimeo.
While I’m away…
Here’s something from Hera for you to think about:
I’ll be back from FAME Festival on Monday.
PS, I can’t wait to see what Herakut paint for The Thousands.
Video post part 1: Hera + Rusk
Two video posts today. Here’s #1. This video is very cool and the end result, two pieces by Hera and Rusk, are even cooler.
Via Hera’s blog
International Gallery Highlights
Here are the highlights a few shows I haven’t properly covered here on Vandalog. One in New York, one in Germany, and one in Paris.
1. Herakut at Red Flagg in New York (Photos by Joe Russo):
2. Nunca at Galerie Le Fleuvre in Paris:
3. The Reinking Urban Art Collection at the Weserburg Museum in Bremen, Germany:
More images from Herakut’s “No Placebos”
Earlier today, I posted about Herakut‘s surprise show, “No Placebos,” that opens tomorrow in New York at RedFlagg. Well here’s the poster and a couple of exclusive teaser images I can share:
Here’s a reminder of the vital info for this show:
“No Placebos”
Opening: 21st May 2009, 6 – 8 pm.
May 21st – June 3rd 2009
Red Flagg
638 West 28th Street
New York, New York 10001
And if you haven’t already, check out their new book. Herakut: The Perfect Merge can be purchased on Amazon.
Photos from Frankie/Campbarbossa
Herakut Suprise Show
SlamXHype has the scoop on Herakut’s surprise show in New York City. It opens tomorrow at RegFlagg.
From SlamXHype:
“NO PLACEBOS”
Opening: 21st May 2009, 6 – 8 pm.
May 21st – June 3rd 2009
Red Flagg
638 West 28th Street
New York, New York 10001
Here is the press release:
RedFlagg is pleased to present the New York debut exhibition of Herakut, the highly-acclaimed German collective comprised of Hera and Akut. The exhibition, entitled No Placebos, will open with a reception on Thursday, May 21st from 6-8pm and continue through July 3rd, 2009. This show will feature several paintings on a variety of media, all combining the two artist’s starkly different techniques. Hera’s emotional figures and silhouettes are extemporaneously created using spray cans, brushes, her hands, etc., while Akut’s hyper-realistic paintings of animals, flesh and facial features are rendered using only a spray can. This exhibition follows successful solo shows at Campbarbossa, London, The Leonard Street Gallery, London, and the Carmichael Gallery, Los Angeles. Copies of the recently published Herakut monograph The Perfect Merge will be available at RedFlagg.
Phillips de Pury Results
Just a quick run through of Saturday’s Phillips de Pury auction results (all prices include buyer’s premium).
- Herakut’s canvas for the War Child charity went for £3750.
- Only one Paul Insect piece managed, to sell (a print at £375).
- Seen was quite strong, with a large painting on subway maps selling for £4000.
- Out of 2 prints and 1 original by BAST, only one print sold and it was at below estimate (and that original was really nice in person, even if it isn’t his typical style).
- None of the Faile prints or originals sold.
- Nick Walker’s Moona Lisa, which was estimated at £7-9000, sold for £18,750. Seems like a bit of a fluke though, as the rest of Walker’s work was within the estimate.
- The Swoon on Mylar was withdrawn
- Finally, as I anticipated, the two Os Gêmeos giant head boxes sold for more than the estimate of £4-6000, but they sold A LOT more: £18125 including the premium.
For the full results a pdf can be downloaded here.
Phillips de Pury Auction – My 3 Picks
UPDATE: The Swoon mentioned in this post may have been withdrawn from the auction.
Tomorrow afternoon is the Phillips de Pury Saturday Sale. Along with toys, watches, and contemporary art, this auction has a good deal of street art. I went to the opening of this show on Tuesday, and while it maybe be the best urban art auction I’ve seen ever seen in London and there are only a handful of pieces that should not be there, three items really stood out for me.
Lot 170
Herakut
You Sure?, 2009
Spraypaint, acrylic and charcoal on canvas. 100 x 100 cm. (39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in.)
Estimate: £3,000-4,000
My thoughts – There are three great Herakut paintings on display at Phillips (plus two “in progress” works). This is the only one that will be sold at the auction. It is being sold to raise money for War Child, a charity helping children in conflict areas. It’s a very powerful piece, and contains a good amount of work from but Hera and Akut.
Lot 392
Os Gêmeos
Two works: Untitled (Head Box), 2005
Mixed media on wooden construction. 123.2 x 124.5 x 124.5 cm. (48 1/2 x 49 x 49 in.)
Estimate: £4,000-6,000
My thoughts – Who doesn’t love Os Gêmeos? Like many of their sculptures, these have been decorated inside and out, and viewers can stick their own heads up a hole at the bottom of the pieces to see the insides. Almost like two works in one. These giant heads are in the no-reserve section with an unbelieveably low estimate. For comparison, this canvas from the Dreweatts Urban Art Auction in October 2008 sold for £24,000. Surely most people would rather have these heads than a canvas. Of course, displaying them could be a nightmare, and they will in all likelihood end up in storage until they are put in a museum (which is where they belong).
Swoon
Untitled, 2005
Hand-painted linoleum print on mylar. Installation dimensions variable.
£2,000-3,000
My thoughts – Another highly underestimated item in the auction’s no-reserve section. I can’t even imagine this going for £3,000. As usual, Swoon’s work is beautiful, but the 3D installation aspect of this piece makes it unique. It might be hard to see from this photograph, but many of the birds are on separate pieces of mylar and are meant to be floating varying depths away from the way. This could be the deal of the decade.
What do you think? See any other particularly special pieces up for sale tomorrow? Leave a comment or shoot me an email (rj (a-t) vandalog.com).
Herakut and War Child Reception at Philips de Pury
Tuesday night is the opening reception for the Phillips de Pury Saturday Sale featuring a brand new work by Herakut which will be sold with proceeds going to the charity War Child. And of course, the auction is on Saturday and has work from all the usual suspects in street art plus a couple of cool toys.
Herakut Speaking at Phillips de Pury
Just got this news today which is very exciting for Herakut fans. The German duo will be at Phillips de Pury in March to present and discuss their work. All the info below. Hope to see you there.
14th March
Phillips de Pury & Company – Saturday Sale
AUCTION March 14th 12 pm
VIEWING March 10th – 12th
RECEPTION March 10th 6-8pm
At the sale’s opening reception on March 10 Herakut will display four works on canvas showing the level of completion of a single piece. The artists will be in the gallery to discuss their work and present their unique piece “YOU SURE?” made especially to benefit the charity War Child. The piece provides a fantastic opportunity for the public to acquire a unique work of art while contributing to an important organization: War Child, an international charity that aims to protect children living in the world’s most dangerous war zones.
“I am extremely grateful that Herakut have chosen to support War Child in this fantastic way. War Child has a strong history of support from the art world and we’re pleased this can continue with such talented and original artists. The support of Saturday@Phillips for this project has also been outstanding. The auction on this piece will raise vital funds for our work with some of the most marginalized children affected by war”. Mark Waddington, CEO War Child.
Herakut – You Sure? 2009
eEstimate £3,000-4,000