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On View: “Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit” at the Virginia MOCA

Known for his elaborate screen printed works that reference elements of illustration and graphic design, Ryan McGinness gives viewers insight into his creative process with his current exhibition, "Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit" at the Virginia MOCA in Virginia Beach, VA, on view through April 19. A native of the area, McGinness's early involvement in Virginia Beach's skate culture made a lasting impact on his work. He initially started screen printing as a teenager because he was not able to afford name-brand skate apparel, and the popularity his original screen printed designs sparked his ongoing interest in the artistic medium. For "Studio Visit," sketches and ephemera from his New York studio or on display alongside large-scale works. Take a look at some photos from the exhibition below and stay tuned for Hi-Fructose's exhibition at the Virginia MOCA in 2016, "Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose."

Ryan McGinness, Art History Is Not Linear (VMFA) 4, 2010, Acrylic on wood panel. 48 x 48 in. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. National Endowment for the Arts Fund for American Art. © 2014 Ryan McGinness / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Known for his elaborate screen printed works that reference elements of illustration and graphic design, Ryan McGinness gives viewers insight into his creative process with his current exhibition, “Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit” at the Virginia MOCA in Virginia Beach, VA, on view through April 19. A native of the area, McGinness’s early involvement in Virginia Beach’s skate culture made a lasting impact on his work. He initially started screen printing as a teenager because he was not able to afford name-brand skate apparel, and the popularity his original screen printed designs sparked his ongoing interest in the artistic medium. For “Studio Visit,” sketches and ephemera from his New York studio or on display alongside large-scale works. Take a look at some photos from the exhibition below and stay tuned for Hi-Fructose’s exhibition at the Virginia MOCA in 2016, “Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose.”

This exhibition has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Ryan McGinness. This exhibition is made possible in part by support from The Capital Group Companies and VICom.

Ryan McGinness, Art History Is Not Linear (VMFA) 3, 2010, Acrylic on wood panel. 48 x 48 in. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. National Endowment for the Arts Fund for American Art. © 2014 Ryan McGinness / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Ryan McGinness, Art History Is Not Linear (VMFA) 2, 2010, Acrylic on wood panel. 48 x 48 in. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. National Endowment for the Arts Fund for American Art. © 2014 Ryan McGinness / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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November 11, 2015

Virginia MOCA is pleased to announce "Turn The Page: The First Ten Tears of Hi-Fructose", a ten-year retrospective celebrating the artists from the pages of Hi-Fructose Magazine, will travel to the Akron Art Museum in Akron, Ohio and will be on view from February to May 2017. This unprecedented exhibition of the 50 foremost contemporary artists of our time will open at Virginia MOCA this spring, May 2016, featuring a variety of media including sculpture, installation, painting, ceramics as well as interactive community outreach and satellite exhibitions. A wide selection of educational programming, film screenings, panel discussions, master classes and events will provide the public an opportunity to interact with the art and artists in exciting new ways.

Studio Visit: Miron Milic Explains the Dark Humor in his Drawings and Murals

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April 13, 2015

Miron Milic has always believed that nothing is sacred and that there are no untouchable subjects or themes that art shouldn't or couldn't address. So the first thing that came to mind when the Zagreb, Croatia-based artist entered the world of street art was to paint a self portrait. Aware of the culture of anonymity in street art, he instinctively wanted to go against the grain, baring himself with an almost mocking image. Painted on a small electric plant in a busy residential neighborhood of Zagreb, this piece illustrates Miron Milic's artistic ideals in a nutshell.

On View: Gabriel Dawe’s “Plexus 28” at the Virginia MOCA

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October 2, 2014

While one may look at Gabriel Dawe's installations and call them fantastical and even decorative, the artist considers working with thread an act of rebellion. Growing up in Mexico City, as a boy, the Texas-based artist was discouraged from taking an interest in embroidery. While thread is his preferred medium, he uses it for architectural means. His minimalist aesthetic departs greatly from traditional crafting. Instead, Dawe uses the thread to build translucent, colorful shapes that alter the spaces they inhabit. He calls them Plexuses, a term used to describe branching vessels or nerves. Dawe recently set up Plexus 28, a rich eggplant and crimson-hued piece composed of two concentric circles, at the Virginia MOCA. The MOCA created a time lapse video of the creation of the piece, as well as a short video interview with the artist. Check out more on Plexus 28 below and if you're curious about Dawe's other work, take a look at our previous post about the artist here.

‘Turn The Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose’ to Open at Akron Art Museum

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January 30, 2017

After a grand opening at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, "Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose" now travels to Akron Art Museum in Akron, Ohio, where it will open on Feb. 10. The exhibit, hosted in the Karl and Bertl Arnstein Galleries, features 51 contemporary artists from across the world, all featured sometime during the first decade of Hi-Fructose Magazine’s existence. The media is as diverse as the home cities and varying careers of the artists: painting, ceramics, installation art, sculpture, and more are present. “Turn the Page” runs through May 7.

On View: “Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit” at the Virginia MOCA

“Turn The Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose” Exhibition Will Tour to Ohio

Studio Visit: Miron Milic Explains the Dark Humor in his Drawings and Murals

On View: Gabriel Dawe’s “Plexus 28” at the Virginia MOCA

‘Turn The Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose’ to Open at Akron Art Museum

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