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May 12, 2023
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May 12, 2023
Kumkum Fernando’s Colorful Robots Take Over Coachella (Interview with designboom)
The 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opened its doors to immerse visitors in a world of vibrant art installations. Among the four new designers joining this year’s art program is Kumkum Fernando, a Sri Lankan-born artist known for his colorful sculptures of gods and robots. Fernando’s newly commissioned works were created specifically for... read more
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May 2, 2023
Jonathan LeVine on Blind Shovel Podcast
A veteran Blind Shovel, this one with curator and trail-blazer Jonathan LeVine. LeVine sat down with Blind Shovel host, Michael Olivo, to discuss his New Jersey origins, the low-brow art explosion, running a gallery, his melodic-punk band Cyclone Static, and much more. Click here to listen to the episode. Blind Shovel is an arts and... read more
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May 2, 2023
The Messengers by Kumkum Fernando at Coachella
Kumkum Fernando: The Messengers at Coachella By Valerie Milano, The Hollywood Times Indio, CA (The Hollywood Times) 4/19/23 – Among the beautifully stunning art installations at the 2023 Coachella festival, the tallest and most prominent piece by far is a collection of 3 sculptures entitled The Messengers conceptualized and created by the talented Kumkum Fernando.... read more
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March 22, 2023
Winston Smith on The Art of Punk (video)
Check out this great video segment with Wiston Smith on The Art of Punk. He discusses his development as a collage artist and his collaborations with Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys. Jello also speaks on Winston’s historical significance and importance as a visual artist.
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January 4, 2023
Art Fair 14C Recap
Art Fair 14C returned to Jersey City from November 11th through 13th featuring galleries from around the county. The fair took over the Jersey City Armory at 678 Montgomery Street. “This whole thing was made so that we could help people in the visual arts make a living,” said Robinson Holloway, executive director of Art... read more
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January 4, 2023
Art Fair 14C: What’s there this weekend and what’s next for Jersey City’s biggest art gathering
By David Mosca
It’s the largest visual art event in New Jersey that happens under one roof, and it takes place in Jersey City. Art Fair 14C is returning for its fourth edition this weekend at the Armory in Jersey City from Friday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 13. Artists from New Jersey and around the world are... read more
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June 12, 2022
Installation Magazine Interview with Jonathan LeVine
The monolithic sculptures of Kumkum Fernando look to the future in their design language but pay homage to the past in their handmade construction and collaboration with Southeast Asian artisans. The forms revel in their celebration of ritual as they are born from a labor intensive and secretive process that transforms robots into idols. Kumkum’s sculptures... read more
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June 9, 2022
Hype Art – Kumkum Fernando Transports His Mystical Robots to VOLTA Art Fair
Frieze is not the only art fair kicking off in New York this week. Along with 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Harlem and AIPAD’s The Photography Show, VOLTA opened doors to mark its 14th edition. Founded in Basel back in 2005, VOLTA has grown from being a dialogue between art dealers and friends, to become an international event showcasing... read more
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June 9, 2022
VOLTA New York Recap
VOLTA New York returned to NYC from May 18th through 22nd featuring galleries from around the world. The fair took over the former Dia Building and Hauser & Wirth gallery space on West 22nd Street with the mantra Discover – Connect – Collect. This focused approach resulted in compelling visual statements by up-and-coming and established... read more
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April 12, 2022
No Bone – Documentary Film by March Schiller
ReelAbilities Film Festival Presents: No Bone: Scars of Survival Documentary Film by Marc Schiller, Founder of Wooster Collective If you’re a fan of street art, you have Marc Schiller to thank for being a pioneer of making it a mainstream genre. We’re excited to announce his documentary film, No Bone: Scars of Survival, is making its NYC debut next... read more
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March 2, 2022
The Artistic Process of Kumkum Fernando
The response to Temples, Gods and Robots by Kumkum Fernando has been overwhelming and we appreciate all your amazing feedback. As we reach the midway mark of the exhibition, we wanted to highlight the exhibition website just in case you’ve missed it. Not only does the site include images and videos of the artwork, but it delves into Fernando’s process,... read more
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February 25, 2022