South African photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa is a rising star in his native country. He’s also subject of an exhibition at The Studio Museum in Harlem through October 24, 2010, and a new book from Aperture.

Zwelethu Mthethwa: Inner Views brings together three series by South African photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa (b. 1960). “Interiors” and “Empty Beds” document the domestic lives of migrant workers around Johannesburg, South Africa, while “Common Ground” focuses on the shared experience of natural disasters in urban areas, featuring houses in New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa, after wildfires.

Flavorwire profiled the exhibition fully yesterday. After the jump, a small selection from Inner Views.

THIS Visits is a new video project presented by Incase focusing on emerging talent. Danny Gibson, the subject of the premier episode, is an artist who “dares to dream.”

Influenced by stalwarts of California design Greene & Greene and Sam Maloof, furniture maker Josh Finke has produced a solid set of table and chair. The inspiration comes primarily in the craft (exposed joinery, etc.) and there is a discernible Greene & Greene aesthetic. I’m most tickled by the movement of the stretchers… which I think are lovely. (via Industrial Design Served).

More images of Finke’s work follows.

Opening on September 9, 2010, at Galerie du Jour, a group show featuring Harmony Korine, Dash Snow, and Ryan McGinley. Korine, writer of the film KIDS, paints dark abstract figures which balance nicely with McGinley’s compositions and Snow’s abstract photographs (above). One might suggest that if you mash up McGinley and Snow you get Korine. That analysis, however, is overly simplistic. Still, the reasoning behind showing alongside the more well-known names is pretty obvious.

Arrested Motion previewed the exhibition. We share that here too.

Jetset Graffiti profiles Dabs and Myla, new faces on the LA street art scene, in this lovely video.

The duo are also gearing up for an exhibition at ThinkSpace.

Full info after the jump.

Tour Richard Neutra: Buildings and Projects 1960-1970 in Switzerland, now on view at the Swiss Architecture Museum, Basel, through the eyes of Vernissage TV.

In Vienna, outdoor furniture serves more than just a restful function. Well, at least, outside the MuseumsQuartier it does. The Enzo collection, designed by MN*LS Creative Consultancy, offers a flexible modular set up allowing for both play and rest. Given that the previous set were lost to fire, MN*LS gave the second iteration a fire proof element. Smart stuff. Smart design. (via Design Milk).

Summer Bummer opened last week at The Fireplace Project (851 Springs Fireplace Road East Hampton, NY 11937). The exhibition brings together a set of delicate drawings by Whitney Biennialist Aurel Schmidt. Arrested Motion describes it as “perfect for a little summer show in the Hamptons.” They’ve also provided the pictures.

The exhibition runs to September 5, 2010.

More images from Summer Bummer.

Shigeru Ban has had approved his first US museum commission for the Aspen Art Museum. The Colorado-based institution will feature wood and glass elements designed to maximize light and allow the space to take in the full glory of the ever changing local seasons. Aside from exhibition space, the museum will also house an roof top sculpture garden, restaurant and shops. (via Design Boom).

Interior mock-ups of the Aspen Art Museum after the jump.

Reinform presents:
WET WOMEN Photography show by Amanda Langford. Thursday 26th August 2010.
6.30PM
Number 6 Dray Walk, Old Truman Brewery
Brick Lane, London.