Mandeep Pannu 'Cat Afloat' Print Available

Artist: Mandeep Pannu
Title: Cat Afloat
Medium: Digital Print
Size: 61 x 91.4 cm
Edition: UNSURE
Prices: £303

 

Mandeep Pannu is a contemporary artist recognized for her intricate exploration of cultural identity, memory, and the intersection of traditional South Asian aesthetics with modern conceptualism. Her practice often delves into the complexities of the Punjabi diaspora, weaving together personal narratives with broader historical contexts. Through various mediums, including painting and mixed media, she captures the delicate balance between preserving ancestral heritage and navigating the shifting landscapes of a globalized world.

A hallmark of her work is the use of vibrant color palettes and symbolic motifs that evoke a sense of nostalgia while remaining firmly rooted in the present. She frequently employs textiles and patterns that reflect the artisanal traditions of her roots, transforming them into layered compositions that challenge viewers to reconsider their understanding of home and belonging. By integrating these classical elements into a contemporary framework, she creates a visual language that speaks to both the specificity of her own background and the universal human experience of displacement and adaptation.

Beyond the aesthetic appeal of her canvases, her art serves as a platform for social commentary, often addressing themes of gender, spirituality, and the domestic sphere. Her ability to translate deep-seated emotions into tangible forms has established her as a compelling voice in the international art community. As she continues to evolve, her work remains a testament to the power of art as a bridge between the past and the future, offering a nuanced perspective on the multifaceted nature of identity in the twenty-first century.

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Ruben Sanchez 'India' Print Available

Here is a FANTASTIC print called 'India' by artist Ruben Sanchez. This is a 60 x 80cm screenprint on 330 GSM Somerset radiant white paper with an edition size of 50, comes signed and numbered by the artist for €80 each. This print has hand detailed black and gold strokes added by the artist. Check out the close up's below.

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The Swimming Cities Is Off To India To Travel The Ganges

One of our all-time favorite projects, The Swimming Cities, is going to India to sail down The Ganges. This incredible floating artist collective includes all forms of creative minds (including the likes of Jux favorites Swoon, Imminent Disaster, and more) manning boats all the way to India for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest human gathering on the planet. To help the Swimming Cities crew get to India, they will be hosting a Fundraiser Art Auction this Friday, March 5th in New York. Participating artists include: Swoon, Tom Beale, Imminent Disaster, Tod Seelie, Ben Mortimer, Ben Wolf, Ero, Andrew Poneros, Tony Bones, Jeff Stark, Isaac Aden, Ariel Campos, Greg Henderson, Doyle S Huge, Leslie Stern, Lopi LaRoe, Katelan Foisey, Iris Lasson, Spy, Sarah Atler, Matt Curtis, Petric Seeley, Zev David Deans, Elizabeth Bentley, Hannah Mishin, Orien McNeill, Ksenija, Angie Kang, Ben Devoe, Czak Tucker, Heather Jones, Noah Sparks, Porter Fox, Tim Treason, A’yen Tran, Dan Sabau, Virginia Reath, Clair Huntington, Kara Blossom, and Martina Mrongovious. They will be unveiling an 18′ x 8′ hand crafted stainless steel catamaran powered by a motorcycle driven paddle wheel, and help us raise money for the remaining four. To read more about Swimming Cities and the new Ocean of Blood Project in India.

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About SWIMMING CITIES:

Swimming Cities is a diverse group of artists, builders, and performers who come together each year and embark on a challenging large-scale project. Originally united through the international artist Swoon, the group traces its roots to the DIY raft project on the Mississippi River, the “Miss Rockaway Armada.” Taking a new waterway each year our projects create a vivid community of artists floating into towns to present an interactive environment which encompasses art, sculpture, music and performance. The uncommon talents of our members interact in an organic design process in a unique form of living art. Our previous projects include The Swimming Cities Of Switchback Sea on the Hudson River for Deitch Projects and The Swimming Cities Of Serenissima across the Adriatic Sea for the Venice Biennale.

For the Swimming Cities upcoming project, they will construct a fleet of small sculptural river craft at the foothills of the Himalayas, in a cultural exchange with local South Asian artists and artisans. The hand-crafted boats will traverse the Ganges River from Kanpur to the holy city of Varanasi stopping at towns and villages along the way to meet locals and commission crafted embellishments for the boats in the local styles. Upon arrival in Varanasi the boats will merge together into a great floating island stage. In collaboration with local artists and musicians they will produce a performance inspired by their adventure and the immense cultural history of the Ganges.