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The past week in art saw the announcement of cool exhibitions (like John Lennon's drawings and one dedicated to the history of hair), controversy (Richard Phillips' portrait of Mitt Romney and IKEA Saudi Arabia Photoshopping women out of their catalogue), Big Bird memes inspired by the Presidental debates, awesome book and print releases, and clever street art. You get the point — it was as varied and exciting as every week in art and design tends to be. Without further ado, The Best Art Stories of the Week (October 1 - October 7).
20 Paintings Improved By Rappers
20 Paintings Improved By Rappers
Date: October 6, 2012
Rappers like Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and A$AP Rocky have improved paintings like American Gothic, The Mona Lisa, and The Scream. You're welcome.
Jill Greenberg Discusses Her New Rizzoli Book "Horses"
Jill Greenberg Discusses Her New Rizzoli Book "Horses"
Date: October 1, 2012
Her photographing of animals (pigs, monkeys, cats, dogs, and bears) continues in her latest book, Horses, which came out October 2, through Rizzoli. Featuring an introduction by A.M. Homes and an essay by Greenberg, the book is a closer look at the history and symbolism of horses in ways that deserve your undivided attention.
A Four-Day Exhibition of Drawings by John Lennon Announced in NYC
A Four-Day Exhibition of Drawings by John Lennon Announced in NYC
Date: October 2, 2012
Titled Gimme Some Truth: The Artwork of John Lennon, the exhibition is being presented by Yoko Ono and will feature 100 drawings and sketches that he made from 1964 to 1980.
Shepard Fairey and Mike Miller Make a Print Tribute To Eazy-E
Shepard Fairey and Mike Miller Make a Print Tribute To Eazy-E
Date: October 1, 2012
Shepard Fairey and photographer, Mike Miller, are planning to release a new Eazy-E tribute titled "Compton's Most Wanted."
Richard Phillips Paints Problematic Mitt Romney Portrait
Richard Phillips Paints Problematic Mitt Romney Portrait
Date: October 3, 2012
The Rauschenberg Foundation revealed Phillips' giant wall portrait of Mitt Romney for a group show titled We The People, appropriately timed for the 2012 elections and the first presidential debate in Denver.
Bravo's Andy Cohen Says He Thinks Andy Warhol Would Have Liked The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Bravo's Andy Cohen Says He Thinks Andy Warhol Would Have Liked The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Date: October 4, 2012
During a conversation with filmmaker Vincent Fremont and artist Deborah Kass, he said, “Warhol was fascinated with everyday people being celebrities and in everyday conversation being interesting...Melissa from theHousewives of New Jersey was on the cover of Us Weekly last week...I think he [Warhol] would have been interested in that. It’s my fantasy that he would have dug the ‘Housewives’ series."
[Read More: Would Andy Warhol Have Liked the Real Housewives of New Jersey?]
Sky Ferreira Models the Latest Re-Release of Terry Richardson's Signature Tees
Sky Ferreira Models the Latest Re-Release of Terry Richardson's Signature Tees
Date: October 1, 2012
Sky Ferreira models the latest Terry Richardson signature tee, a re-release of retro designs the photographer did for Collette.
The First Presidential Debate Inspires Big Bird Memes
The First Presidential Debate Inspires Big Bird Memes
Date: October 4, 2012
"I'm sorry Jim. I'm gonna stop the subsidy to PBS. I'm gonna stop other things," Romney said. "I like PBS, I like Big Bird, I actually like you too. But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it."
As you could imagine, the Internet was instantaneously supportive of PBS and their longtime feathered friend from Sesame Street.
[Read More: The 15 Best Big Bird Memes from the First Presidential Debate]
Kidult's New Street Art Documentary "Visual Dictatorship"
Kidult's New Street Art Documentary "Visual Dictatorship"
Date: October 2, 2012
Visual Dictatorship is a new documentary that showcases the Kidult brand and a glimpse into the artist's creative process.
Frank Gehry Plans Revitalization of Toronto and a Redesign of the Bacardi Tower in Miami
Frank Gehry Plans Revitalization of Toronto and a Redesign of the Bacardi Tower in Miami
Date: October 2, 2012
Teaming with art mogul David Mirvish, Gehry's unveiled plans for a full revitalization of Downtown Toronto.
Date: October 4, 2012
He's redesigning Miami's Bacardi tower and annex, which was originally designed by Enrique Gutierrez, a collaborator of Mies van der Rohe.
Ludo Does New Billboard in Paris
Ludo Does New Billboard in Paris
Date: October 5, 2012
The billboard prankster, known for his bold green, has hit Paris with a new message.
IKEA Saudi Arabia Ad Controversy Inspires Meme
IKEA Saudi Arabia Ad Controversy Inspires Meme
Date: October 5, 2012
When news got out that IKEA Saudi Arabia recently photoshopped women out of their ads, the Internet creatively (and critically) responded with memes.
An Exhibition Dedicated to Hair Opens in Paris
An Exhibition Dedicated to Hair Opens in Paris
Date: October 5, 2012
The Art of Hair: Frivolities and Trophies opened last week at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, celebrating the universal importance of hair in art, fashion, style, ritual, sexuality, religion, and culture.
