The two shows feature Redman’s portrait prints, with Milan dedicated to leading figures from the Fashion System, and Ferrara an exploration of global and local popular culture icons. Redman’s portrait series are timely and culturally relevant, capturing the essence of the protagonist with new shapes and forms. Each piece, placed against a white background in the tradition of cubism, seeks to reinterpret these character traits in unexpected ways.

Subjects retain the stoney/pockerfaced expression associated with traditional portraiture, but it is blended with furiously bright and modern colours that create a juxtaposition between the subject and the visually confronting execution of wonky black lines and sharp pattern fills. The gravitas of a portrait sitting is removed as the reference image of the subject is based on a composite of online photos.

Aside form his portrait work, Redman is the creator of the blog Darcel Disappoints , often

working in collaboration with iconic Parisian store colette where in 2010 he opened a solo exhibition, titled ‘And a miserable day to you too’.

He has exhibited across the world, most notably at the Musée de la Publicité, Louvre, and has also worked on projects for brands like LVMH, Nike, Apple, Vogue, Converse, MTV and The New York Times.

Together with his co-partner Karl Maier, who lives on the opposite side of the world in Sydney Australia, Redman runs the studio Craig & Karl. Together they create big, bold work that is filled with simple messages executed in a thoughtful and often humorous way.

We are really proud to host the colourful irony of this talented artist, who has created this series of work exclusive for Slam Jam.

Saturday, September 24th 2011
6-8 PM
Slam Jam Milano
Via Pasquale Paoli 3/5

and

Saturday, October 1st 2011
6-8 PM
Slam Jam Ferrara
Via Cannonica 12 int. 3/5

More looks after the jump.

If you are in the big apple this weekend don’t miss the Outsider Art Fair. This year the annual fair has moved from its original location, the Puck Building, to a more “adult” environment. Still, the art remains true to the mission of the gathering.

Head to 7 West 34th, New York, NY to visit the show, or to the New York Times for a review and related slide show.

Above is picture Untitled by Eugene Andolsek.

Over 50 of the leading art galleries from around the country will gather once again in Philadelphia for the largest exhibit and sale of work by American artists in the nation. The 17th annual USArtists: American Fine Art Show is open to the public from Friday, October 17, through Sunday, October 19, at the 33rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. USArtists is presented for the fifth consecutive year by Pitcairn, one of the world’s leading multi-family offices. The Women’s Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) produces the show. Funds raised by the Women’s Board through USArtists and other events directly support student scholarship and museum programs.

Featured dealers for the 2008 show include Adelson Galleries of New York, N.Y.; John H. Surovek Gallery of Palm Beach, Fla.; Walker-Cunningham Fine Art of Boston, Mass.; Godel & Co. Fine Art, Debra Force Fine Art, Inc. and Gerald Peters Gallery – all of New York, N.Y. New dealers joining the show this year include Robert Henry Adams Fine Art of Chicago, Ill.; Principle Gallery of Alexandria, Va.; Papillon Gallery of West Hollywood, Calif.; and Gratz Gallery of New Hope, Pa.

With much anticipation artist Kaws is entering the gallery circus again this fall, after taking a break for a couple of years. There will be two solo shows by the artist coming up in the near future, the first being his "Saturated" exhibition at the Emmanuel Perrotin Gallery in Miami.
The exhibition will run from September 20th until November 15th.
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
194, NW 30th Street
FL 33127 Miami
Detailed information to the show after the jump.

The Everything Else exhibition started June 17th at the Franklin Parrasch Gallery in NYC and will be running until August 30th. They are showing some great Kaws pieces as well as work from other recognized contemporary artists.
Make sure to drop by if you have a chance.
More images after the jump.

We announced the Nike “Being True – 22 years of American Youth” exhibition in Los Angeles a couple of days ago. Thanks to Eddie Cruz, we can give you a look at the works on display.
Curated by Aaron Rose, the exhibition showcases photography by Tim Barber, Angela Boatwright, Kenneth Cappello, Poppy De Villeneuve, Cheryl Dunn, Naomi Harris, Alex Hoerner, Drew Jarrett, Alain Levitt, Jeaneen Lund, Ari Marcopoulos, Dan Murphy, Jason Nocito, Patrick O’Dell, Mike Piscitelli, David Ransone, Terry Richardson, Jamel Shabazz, David Perez (Shadi), Brent Stewart, Ray Potes, Tobin Yelland.
As you can see, a very strong line-up and definitely worth passing by. More pictures after the jump.

Photographer Fatsarazzi is getting ready for his first solo London show. It will start April 15th and run until April 27th at Beyond The Valley.
If you want to get to know him better, reader our interview with the him here.

Artist Insa just opened this past weekend his latest exhibition a the Recoat Gallery in Glascow. His new works come in purple/gold, rather than the obligatory pink. Of course the iconic heels all-over design is also part of the new works, as well as sneakers and women.
Take a tour of the new Insa works after the jump.