Neon Lights and B&W Photography in Javier Martín's "Blindness Collection"

No feelings.

Multidisciplinary Spanish artist Javier Martín has spent the majority of his career exploring the ideas of contemporary beauty standards. In his latest “Blindness Collection” series, he brings together black and white photography, painting and neon lights to undermine the perfection of fashion portraits. The grittiness of the paint’s texture is intended to create imperfections, while the neon covering the eyes block the viewers from observing the models’ emotions. For a closer look at the series, check out the photos above, or catch the showing at Valli Art Gallery in Miami.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Take a Look at the Winners of the 2016 Drone Aerial Photography Contest

Take a Look at the Winners of the 2016 Drone Aerial Photography Contest

Selecting nine out of 6,000 images.

Photographer Vic Invades Isn't Afraid of Risking Death for That One Shot
Features

Photographer Vic Invades Isn't Afraid of Risking Death for That One Shot

An interview with the daring urban explorer who has free climbed numerous skyscrapers.

Takashi Murakami & 'Juxtapoz' to Curate a Pop-Up Group Show in Seattle

Takashi Murakami & 'Juxtapoz' to Curate a Pop-Up Group Show in Seattle

“Juxtapoz x Superflat” opens in conjunction with next month’s Seattle Art Fair.

Case Studyo Translates an Eddie Martinez Painting Onto a Handwoven Rug

Case Studyo Translates an Eddie Martinez Painting Onto a Handwoven Rug

From canvas to carpet, the renowned artist tackles tapestry as a new medium to play with.

Wydr Is Like Tinder, but for Art

Wydr Is Like Tinder, but for Art

Buying and collecting art at the speed of swipe.


The Fifth Issue of 'Oak Street' Is All About Los Angeles

The Fifth Issue of 'Oak Street' Is All About Los Angeles

Including a mammoth spread on Vans’ half-centennial and an interview with Alex Olson.

Jeremy Fish & Jim Houser Open "New Works" Show @ Thinkspace

Jeremy Fish & Jim Houser Open "New Works" Show @ Thinkspace

For the seasoned art lover.

The "DUET" Show in LA Celebrates Art and Skateboarding With Jean Jullien and Jean Andre

The "DUET" Show in LA Celebrates Art and Skateboarding With Jean Jullien and Jean Andre

Showing limited decks and unreleased artworks.

Vice Expands Its Digital Empire to Art & Fashion With Acquisition of 'Garage' Magazine

Vice Expands Its Digital Empire to Art & Fashion With Acquisition of 'Garage' Magazine

Another property to add to its already expansive portfolio.

German Artist Immerses an Abandoned New York Home in Paint

German Artist Immerses an Abandoned New York Home in Paint

Katharina Grosse brings her spray paint skills to this large-scale installation.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

Looks like you’re using an ad-blocker

We charge advertisers instead of our readers. Support us by whitelisting our site.

Whitelist Us

How to Whitelist Us

screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Under “Pause on this site” click “Always”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Block ads on – This website” switch off the toggle to turn it from blue to gray.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlocker Ultimate icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Switch off the toggle to turn it from “Enabled on this site” to “Disabled on this site”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the Ghostery icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the “Ad-Blocking” button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from “ON” to “OFF”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the UBlock Origin icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the large blue power icon at the top.
  3. When it turns gray, click the refresh icon that has appeared next to it or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser.You’ll usually find this icon in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You may have more than one ad-blocker installed.
  2. Follow the instructions for disabling the ad blocker on the site you’re viewing.You may have to select a menu option or click a button.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.