Hassan Hajjaj, a Morocan-born,UK-based artist has a new solo exhibition in at the Taymour Grahne Gallery. Titled Kesh Angels the exhibition consists of photographic series paying tribute to the biker culture of the young women of Marrakesh. His vibrant potrayal of these women toys with the western perceptions of Arab women.
Self Publish, Be Happy has been invited by Hans Ulrich Obrist to curate a slideshow featuring the work of the best 89 artists born in 1989 or after for the project 89+. The SPBH 89+ was presented at the Serpentine Galleries during the 89+ Marathon on Saturday 19 October as part of an exciting programme featuring a new generation of artists from around the world.8 of Self Publish, Be Happy's staff (all born after 1989) have curated a slideshow of 89 photographs by 89 artists born in 1989 or after.The selection was made among Self Publish, Be Happy's community and via a call for submissions (on Facebook, Twitter and art colleges in UK).The SPBH 89+ is meant to capture the idiosyncratic spirit of SPBH's young community of image makers.
From August 30th to September 1st, the IBUg festival of 2013 took place in Zwickau, Germany. Much like the year before, many artists participated in turning an abandoned factory into an impromptu art space.
