THE JOURNEY

Posted on 2017-04-24

The Journey is the gripping account of how two men from opposite sides of the political spectrum came together to change the course of history. In 2006, amidst the ongoing, decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland, representatives from the two warring factions meet for negotiations. In one corner is Ian Paisley (Timothy Spall), the deeply conservative British loyalist; in the other is Martin McGuinness (Colm Meaney), a former Irish Republican Army leader who has devoted his life to the cause of Irish reunification. Opposites in every way, the two men at first seem to have little chance of ever finding common ground. But over the course of an impromptu, detour-filled car ride through the Scottish countryside, each begins to see the other less as an enemy, and more as an individual—a breakthrough that promises to at last bring peace to the troubled region. Driven by two virtuoso central performances, The Journey is a more-relevant-than-ever reminder of how simple humanity can overcome political division. John Hurt costars.

In theatres May 5th, 2017

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MINDHORN

Posted on 2017-04-24

Washed-up Richard Thorncroft (Julian Barratt) peaked with hit 1980s detective show Mindhorn, playing the titular Isle of Man sleuth with a robotic eye that allowed him to literally “see the truth”. Decades later, when a deranged Manx criminal demands Mindhorn as his nemesis, Thorncroft returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs for one last chance to reignite his glory days, professional credibility and even romance with former co-star/paramour Patricia Deville (Essie Davis).

In theatres May 5th, 2017

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IVÁN ARGOTE – LA VENGANZA DEL AMOR

Posted on 2017-04-24

Multiple layers of punctuated sheets are mounted in front of each other creating a palimpsest pervious to air. The imprinted slogans, borrowed from political pamphlets, form a concerted arrangement of voices. The colorful display acts as a filter. Some events will pass the barrier without leaving traces; others will be eternalized. The artist, who often speaks of history as “texture”, creates allegorical images of the past and thereby deconstructs the present. The punched-out holes can be read as a loss of memory, or as a breeze of fresh air.
“La Venganza Del Amor” is also Iván Argote’s response to the current political climate in the US, triggering a lot of hostility towards foreigners and especially Spanish speaking immigrants. The title is a reference to both politics and cultural stereotypes (it could also be the title of a telenovela) with the assertion that love will always win.

Opposite – Among Us – We Hope They Hope, 2017

Exhibition runs through to June 11th, 2017

Perrotin
130 Orchard Street
NY 10002
New York

www.perrotin.com

  

WILHELM SASNAL

Posted on 2017-04-24

This prescient grouping of works features portraits of prominent politicians, such as Hillary Clinton, Angela Merkel, Marine Le Pen, and former UN leaders: Ban Ki-moon, Kofi Annan, and Kurt Waldheim. Alongside these political portraits are scenes of a serene and contemplative character: a winter sky in Poland, a pile of discarded rubber tires, or rock formations near Southern Israel’s Mitzpe Ramon.

The double histories of such political figures are explored through the depiction of Angela Merkel in her youth as an East German, Hillary Clinton’s past position as First Lady, and the passing of the torch from Jean-Marie Le Pen to his daughter Marine as the president of the French National Front. Sasnal’s attempt to connect the past with the present is strikingly exemplified in the portrait of former UN Secretary-General and President of Austria, Kurt Waldheim, whose hidden complicity in Nazi war crimes was exposed late in his career.

The motivation to engage with present events is rooted in the desire to dissect the past. Sasnal approaches the potency of these figures and geographies through their inherent network of narrative and formal references, and his interest in how images that seem straightforward in one context are made elusive in another.

Opposite – Angela Merkel 2, 2016

Exhibition runs through to May 20th, 2017

Anton Kern Gallery
16 E. 55th Street
NY 10022
New York

www.antonkerngallery.com

  

HELAS X ADIDAS SKATEBOARDING

Posted on 2017-04-24

Lucas Puig and fellow Frenchmen, Clement Brunel and Stephen Khou of Hélas have teamed up with adidas Skateboarding to bring you the ultimate in classic 80s tennis fashion. Built for all surfaces, the adidas collaboration with Hélas offers new head to toe silhouettes ready to take on the court.

helascaps.com
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HI-TEC SILVER SHADOW RGS COLORWAY

Posted on 2017-04-24

Dutch shoe producer Hi-Tec is back in the sneaker game with the recent release of the new Silver Shadow RGS colorway. This features a retro-looking upper made of a mixture of suede and mesh with a green, pink and white finish. The vintage body is accompanied by Hi-Tec’s signature RollinGait System sole. Created in 2011,

www.hi-tec.com