These Are the Best Artworks Releasing This Week
Including a screenprint by Roby Dwi Antono, robotic sculpture by Daytona and more.
Every week we spotlight the best art releases weekly by notable artists, galleries, museums and contemporary art platforms across the globe. Listed items typically encompass limited edition artworks, prints, collectible figures, collaborative merchandise and more.
For this week’s installment: Paddle8 launches a benefit auction featuring the work of Roby Dwi Antono, Daytona and PureArts link up for an intimidating Master 9 Eyes sculpture, Cody Hudson crafts a cozy blanket in two distinct colorways for Norden, Amber Vittoria releases a new risograph edition entitled Manifesting Spring, and Futura 2000 unveils his latest M2 Art Car in collaboration with BMW.
View the full list below.
Roby Dwi Antono’s Hanan Screenprint
Paddle8
Release Date: Available for bidding on Paddle8’s website until February 19
Release Price: $150 USD+
Paddle8 is launching a benefit auction to support Learn and Skate, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing culture, education and skateboarding to disadvantaged countries. Among the numerous lots is Indonesian artist Roby Dwi Antono’s Hanan screenprint. Measuring 20 by 20 inches, the work features a starry-eyed child, recalling the works of Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara and Pop Surrealist founder Mark Ryden.
Daytoner’s Master 9 Eyes Sculpture with PureArts
Daytoner/Purearts
Release Date: Available for pre-order now on Kickstarter
Release Price: TBD
Daytoner and art toy producer PureArts have unveiled a new robotic sculpture dubbed Master 9 Eyes (M9E). Posed with two swords in a battle-ready stance, the figure is complete with bold puffer jacket, baggy pants, sneakers and a katana backpack. M9E is available in a red or “PHNTM P4ND4” black and white colorway.
Cody Hudson’s Enlightenment Blanket
Norden
Release Date: Available now on Norden’s website
Release Price: $180 USD
Chicago-based artist Cody Hudson recently joined home goods brand Norden for a collaborative blanket. Available in both “Terracotta” and black, the limited edition ‘Enlightenment’ blanket is custom jacquarded using a soft wool and cotton blend. Each side features the artist’s signature abstract forms.
Amber Vittoria’s Manifesting Spring Limited Edition Print
Amber Vittoria
Release Date: Available now on Amber Vittoria’s website
Release Price: $35 USD
New York City-based illustrator Amber Vittoria has dropped a three-color risograph print entitled Manifesting Spring. Showcasing Vittoria’s non-traditional depictions of women, the work features a rounded figure in gradients of pink and yellow holding a flower in her hand. Measuring 10 inches tall × 8 inches wide, the print is inspired by the artist’s desire for warmer spring weather. Only 50 prints have been made.
Futura 2000’s M2 Art Car with BMW
@futuralaboratories
Release Date: Register to purchase now on BMW’s website
Release Price: TBD
Futura 2000 and BMW revealed an all-over graffiti treated M2 Art Car ahead of Frieze LA. Hand-painted by Futura 2000, the car sports speckled flecks and spray-painted designs that showcase the graffiti artist’s signature motifs. Blacked-out rims, dark-tinted windows and a black grille add to the car’s dark theme. The Art Car edition is available in highly-limited quantities.
