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Greg Miller: Under The Surface-Art in Layers – JoAnne Artman Gallery, Laguna Beach, California

JoAnne Artman Gallery is pleased to present UNDER THE SURFACE: ART IN LAYERS an exhibition of new works by Greg Miller. In clever, incongruous juxtapositions, Miller layers and reconstructs imagery of the mid-century American consciousness.

Greg Miller
Think (Diptych)
Acrylic, Collage
36 x 72 in

Known for his cheekily playful and vividly rendered collages, Miller draws on his urban Californian roots, engaging with the ambiguity in the American landscape. Combining his paintings with found elements on the surfaces of his canvases and panels, he addresses both art history and the fleeting natures of memory and contemporary ephemera. Parsing through remnants of our collective visual history, the works are a dynamic force that lay bare the commonalities, as well as polarities, of perception.

Greg MillerHolidayAcrylic, Collage36 x 72 in

The seductive allure of faded glory, the detritus of print advertising’s golden age, as well as almost a clinically intense observation of color and font distinguish Greg Miller’s neo-pop paintings. Miller paints a visual collage that hearkens classic, iconic advertisements from the 50’s and 60’s utilizing familiar branding campaigns and slogans. Drawing on image-saturated consumerism, Miller’s paintings excavate this imagery to reappear as unreconstructed fragments found through signs, drips, patterns and phrases. These form the layers of Miller’s pop cultural representations, both literally and figuratively. Referencing classic typefaces and color palettes, the compositions echo the look and feel of print advertisements. Miller achieves this impression by fastidiously and painstakingly re-creating the look of age, grit, and time through the use of paint, collage paper and resin on canvas, painting each visual element by hand.

These artists will inspire, provoke, engage and mesmerize. With visual perceptions always changing, peek behind the stories told and you’re sure to find the right artistic expression.

Greg Miller
Day Dreamer
Acrylic, Collage
24 x 60 in

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“Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About A Kid Named Laroi” – A Music Documentary about The Kid Laroi

Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About A Kid Named Laroi is a documentary about Australian singer The Kid Laroi. It is directed by Michael D. Ratner and written by The Kid Laroi himself.

“Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About A Kid Named Laroi”: A documentary about the Australian singer A Kid Named Laroi Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, also known as The Kid Laroi, is a popular Australian singer who, despite his youth, has managed to win over thousands with his lyrics, music, and above all, his personality.

“Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About A Kid Named Laroi” is a documentary written by the singer himself, combining archival footage with animations and, above all, the singer’s own testimonies.

“Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About A Kid Named Laroi” takes us on a journey through his beginnings, when he was only fifteen years old and already at the center of the music world with his friend, rapper “Juice Wrld.” The singer will tell us how he overcame his death when he was only twenty years old.

The documentary was filmed a year ago, when The Kid Laroi was twenty years old, and already talks about his loneliness on stage, disappointments, maturity, and above all, the dream he lives in.

An ideal documentary for his fans, who will surely enjoy this gift for them.

Where to Watch “Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About A Kid Named Laroi”

Prime Video

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JUSTICE, USA – Max Original Documentary Series, Debuts March 14

The six-episode Max Original documentary series JUSTICE, USA debuts with two episodes THURSDAY, MARCH 14 on Max, followed by two new episodes weekly, concluding on March 28. The project hails from Oscar®, GRAMMY® and Emmy®-winning Common (“Silo”), Humanitas Prize finalist Marshall Goldberg (“Life Goes On”), Emmy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated executive producer Mike Tollin (“The Last Dance”) and MTP, with Think Common Entertainment’s Tamara Brown also executive producing.

Logline: JUSTICE, USA is a compelling 360-degree insider’s view of Nashville’s criminal justice system, offering unprecedented access to the men’s, women’s, and juvenile jails, as we watch inmates, deputies, lawyers, and judges confront issues of incarceration, mental illness, and addiction.

Credits: JUSTICE, USA is produced by MTP: Mike Tollin Productions and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network; executive producers Common, Tamara Brown, Marshall Goldberg, and Mike Tollin; Randy Ferrell serves as showrunner.

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“The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth” – New True Crime Documentary on Netflix

“The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth” is a documentary directed by Uraaz Bahl and Shaana Diya.

A highly publicized case involving a prominent figure, Indrani Mukerjea, who was well known throughout India for her glamorous lifestyle, wealth, and fame. She had a sister named Sheena Bora, who had been missing for three years. In 2015, Indrani Mukerjea was arrested and charged with the murder of her sister, Sheena Bora. The case gained media attention due to the involvement of Bombay’s high society. New clues and leads emerged every day, and the police investigation became almost a public spectacle, harking back to 2012 when a body was found in a forest. No one had investigated or asked questions until Indrani’s arrest in 2015.

“The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth” reveals all the details of the case, including theories, speculations, and facts that still remain unclear to this day. The documentary features interviews with investigators, those involved, and the star-studded statements of the accused, Indrani Mukerjea.

About the documentary:

It is a true crime story, but one that is well documented. It is one of those cases with a plethora of information, theories, and confusion, yet remains incredibly intriguing. It was a notable case ten years ago, and the commotion, archival footage, and testimonies are fascinating. The documentary delves into what is hidden behind the case, the family dynamics of a powerful Bombay family, and all the doubts surrounding a case that never truly became clear, making it a captivating watch for viewers. For true crime enthusiasts, it is a treat. It is well-filmed, with excellent reenactments and extensive research.

The documentary presents all the uncertainties and blunders and raises various questions surrounding a case that still remains unresolved.

Enjoy!

Sheena Bora Case: A Deep Dive into One of India’s Most Infamous Murders

The Sheena Bora case stands as a stark epitome of familial betrayal, gripping the Indian subcontinent with its complex layers of deceit, power, and murder. I still recall the shock and confusion that rippled through the nation in April 2012, when Sheena Bora, the daughter of media executive Indrani Mukerjea, vanished without a trace. The details of the case are as unsettling as they are captivating, carving a space in the annals of India’s most notorious criminal acts. As I navigate through the intricacies of this high-profile murder, I am reminded of the power dynamics and dark secrets that often lurk beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives, signaling why the Sheena Bora case remains relevant and deeply engrained in the collective memory. Read more

Indrani Mukerjea: Everything You Need to Know

Indrani Mukerjea’s life, an amalgamation of ambition, controversy, and a high-profile murder case, has intrigued the nation for years. The former media executive, recently released on bail after over six years in custody, continues to captivate public attention with the Sheena Bora case, asserting her belief that her daughter is alive contrary to forensic evidence. The case of Sheena Bora, whom Mukerjea claims still exists, threads through the complex tapestry of India’s societal fabric, demanding a closer examination. Read more

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Barbara Kruger: Silent Writing, 2009/2024 – Outernet Arts and Serpentine

Outernet Arts and Serpentine continue an innovative partnership presenting the digital artwork Silent Writings (2009/2024) by American artist Barbara Kruger, which explores how we communicate and connect with global events and with each other.

The piece weaves images and words to engage issues of control, power and dominance. Kruger incorporates her own words alongside quotes from writers and philosophers including Aimé Césaire, Goethe, Thomas Mann and Mary Therese McCarthy. These quotes touch on themes of violence, political

modes of operation and spectatorship. Kruger manipulates selected words, enlarging or removing them to highlight their meanings and to create new ones. Opposing terms like contact/isolation, order/horror, stupid/clever become fluid and interchangeable.

Throughout the piece, cropped found documentary photographs of conflicts, politicians and mass media images briefly appear between sentences, serving as illustrations of the words or evidence of their relevance. As in many of her works, the artist addresses viewers directly to make us question our beliefs, perspectives and how we perceive the world.

Silent Writings connects with the artist’s latest exhibition Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You., currently on display at Serpentine South, and is Kruger’s first solo institutional show in London in over twenty years. The exhibition continues until the 17th March 2024.

About Barbara Kruger

Barbara Kruger (born 1945, Newark, NJ, USA) is an artist who works with pictures and words. She lives and works in Los Angeles and New York. After spending two years at Syracuse University and Parsons School of Design in New York, she began working as a designer and picture editor at the Condé Nast magazines Mademoiselle and House & Garden. Frequently borrowing from the language of advertising and graphic design, her practice often explores the complex mechanisms of power, gender, class, and capital. Her work has been shown in international art institutions and across public spaces, including installed and projected onto buildings, billboards, hoardings, cars, buses, and skate parks, and printed in newspapers. She is an Emeritus Distinguished Professor in the Department of Art at UCLA.

About Outernet Arts

Outernet Arts is an independent arts organisation located in the heart of London, offering free and accessible exhibitions in one of the world’s largest digital spaces. With screens spanning the height of four stories, the organisation presents a year-round program every Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00. It aims to bring together a diverse network of both established and under-represented artists, commissioning projects that explore the complexities of the “media space.” Through artist-led initiatives, Outernet Arts sparks meaningful discussions about our existence in a digitally dominated world.

About the Serpentine Exhibition

Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You. at Serpentine South is Kruger’s first solo institutional show in London in over twenty years. It features a unique selection of installations alongside moving image works and multiple soundscapes. The exhibition is the UK premiere of Untitled (No Comment), 2020. This immersive three-channel video installation explores contemporary modes of creating and consuming content online. In the work, Kruger combines text, audio clips, and a barrage of found images and memes, ranging from blurred-out selfies to animated photos of cats.

The exhibition also features recent video reconfigurations – or, as the artist calls them, replays – of several of Kruger’s most iconic pieces from the 1980s, including Untitled (I shop therefore I am) (1987) and Untitled (Your body is a battleground) (1989). Over decades, Kruger has presented her work across various spaces and forms, including on buildings, billboards, hoardings, buses, and skate parks. For this exhibition, the artist has adapted works, which were recently presented at museums in the United States, to specific locations within Serpentine, both indoors and outdoors.

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The Parades – A Netflix film: A charming, nostalgic, and beautiful movie about… death

The Parades is a movie written and directed by Michihito Fujii starring Masami Nagasawa, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Ryusei Yokohama, and Nana Mori.

From Japan comes “The Parades”, a lovely film that, we warn you, goes straight to the heart and speaks from the deepest human emotion and the most profound concern of human beings: death.

A film that starts precisely from there, and gradually contrasts it with life, creating a whole ode to life itself in death.

A film, as you may have imagined, full of sentiment and nostalgia, but also of life and hope.

Synopsis:

After an earthquake, a woman feels confused and disoriented as she tries in vain to find her son. A stranger takes her to a camp where he tells her the truth: she is dead, and she still has unfinished business to take care of before she can move on to the other side.

About the film:

This Thursday, Netflix chooses the poetic and human side to take us to a seemingly dark and gloomy terrain: death. And it does so by infusing life, making death something more joyful, more natural, and, surprisingly, filling it with life and hope.

“The Parades” is a film filled with tender and charming moments, special moments. A film that appeals to the heart at all times and for which it is best to leave the satirical side of life behind: it is better to let yourself go, surrender and enjoy it, because it has many scenes that are worth it aesthetically, charming characters, and a story of hope that deserves to be enjoyed.

“The Parades” is sad, melancholic yet joyful, all at once.

It has a slow pace, but it knows not to remain still in that initial impact and simply allow yourself to be carried away by the first idea. The film starts from something very hard, very profound, and existential, but it manages to later develop a story of well-achieved characters, situations, and aesthetics.

By the way, with a cinematographic concept in the background that makes it even more interesting.

Our Opinion:

A delightful film for those who want to be carried away by the deepest and existential side.

A poetic journey beyond reflection, with life and death converging in a joyful, very aesthetic, vital, and charming film.

Where to Watch “The Parades”

Netflix

The CastMasami NagasawaRyusei YokohamaKentaro SakaguchiNana Mori

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A Round of Applause (2024): A Turkish series on Netflix about parents and children with a different sense of humor than usual

A Round of Applause is a series written and directed by Berkun Oya starring Aslihan Gurbuz and Fatih Artman.

Today, we are introduced to “A Round of Applause,” a Turkish series that takes the form of a daily comedy about parenthood, learning, and above all, life and time. This time, it comes with a more comedic formula, less nostalgic and closer in a series that makes everyday life and the closeness to its characters its main virtues.

A series entirely based on dialogue and performances, with a very different sense of humor, almost absurd and with a touch of surrealism that gives this series a very interesting and picturesque touch, at least in terms of the situations it develops.

About the series

A series that does not tell of great catastrophes or have a big story, because it makes the ordinary its formula, which, when contrasted with absurd humor, creates a different blend that takes place between the mundane and the extravagant. The originality here lies in the script, which tries to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, always without falling into nostalgia and seeking the funny side of existence, which can often be so absurd.

“A Round of Applause” is, above all, a comedy, especially funny at times, like when the child takes his first steps in love, his growth. It is a series that takes place at various moments in life, in several far-fetched and amusing situations that will mark the course of the characters’ existence on this journey of life, which, most of the time, is best taken with a sense of humor.

Technically, it does not have a stunning aesthetic proposal, it does not seek grand shots or artistic excellence: it is more of a script comedy and, above all, a performance in which everything depends on its two lead actors, Aslihan Gurbuz and Fatih Artman, who know how to bring out the best in this script that, with its virtues, manages to achieve a diffuse and difficult goal: to narrate everyday life and the absurd.

Our Opinion

Without being spectacular in its production, it has good dialogues and extravagant and funny situations. Good performances in a series that knows how to bring out the sense of humor at all times and manages to highlight its virtues, especially in the areas of script and performance.

Where to Watch “A Round of Applause”

Netflix

The CastAslihan GurbuzCihat SüvarioğluFatih ArtmanSettar Tanrıöğen

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Natasha Kathi-Chandra Announced As New Artistic Director Of Tara Theatre

Tara Theatre announces the appointment of Natasha Kathi-Chandra as the new Artistic Director of the South Asian theatre company. Kathi-Chandra takes on the role from Abdul Shayek, who was the Artistic Director of Tara Theatre, until his death in August 2023. 

For over four decades, Tara Theatre and its award winning theatre in Wandsworth has supported the emergence of generations of South Asian performers, writers, directors, musicians and choreographers, and toured extensively both nationally and internationally. Under Kathi-Chandra’s leadership, the theatre will continue to be a creative voice for these communities, staging their stories and their histories for audiences in London and across the UK. 

Natasha Kathi-Chandra is currently Associate Director at Tara Theatre, where she has been since 2022. As the leader of Tara Theatre’s artist development, she steered the execution of the NOVA Playwright commission and Constellations residency. Natasha also conceptualised and facilitated the launch of Tara Theatre’s Young Company having previously facilitated and developed the Creative Learning Programme at Park Theatre. ​

Kathi-Chandra led the Artists Make Space programme, nominated for the International Award at The Stage Awards 2023. She was also instrumental in Tara Theatre being awarded Theatre of Sanctuary in 2023. ​

In 2008, she founded the youth theatre company, Ingenium Dramatics in Hyderabad, India acting as its Artistic Director for five years until 2013. In London, she founded the arts company Namashkar to challenge and change narratives and roles for South Asian women both represented on stage and behind the scenes. As well as being a writer and director, Kathi-Chandra has worked across the spectrum of theatrical process; as a curator, facilitator, casting director and dramaturg. ​

Tara Theatre’s work to amplify South Asian voices on British stages continues, with the UK tour of SILENCE, which is adapted from the testimonies of people who lived through partition. ​

It is based on Kavita Puri’s acclaimed book Partition Voices: Untold British Stories and written by Sonali Bhattacharyya, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, Ishy Din and Alexandra Wood. SILENCE opens at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch on 6 April 2024, with a Press Night on 10 April 2024. It then runs at Curve Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Manchester’s HOME. Kathi-Chandra’s programme will be announced in due course. ​

Natasha Kathi-Chandra, Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Theatre commented: 

“It is with immense honour and determination that I take on the role of Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Theatre. Tara Theatre became my artistic home under Abdul Shayek and Helen Jeffreys’ leadership over the past 3 years, where my experience and knowledge in different capacities as a freelancer was valued, held, developed and executed. This for me reinforces the significance and importance this organisation has in the ecology of our sector for many artists who identify like myself.​

Tara Theatre unapologetically examines the world through a South Asian lens and ignites reflection and change; as the company has been doing for almost 50 years. For me, it is not just about the work we program but it is also about how we are pioneering the development and expansion of South Asian and Global Majority talent both on and off stage in a local, national and international capacity.​

I want to thank Sunita and the board for giving me this opportunity. As a colleague and friend of Abdul’s, this is indeed a bittersweet moment for me but I look forward to taking the company forward to many more achievements alongside Helen and the rest of the team to continue to expand the canon of voices that need to be heard.”​

Chair of Tara Theatre, Sunita Pandya Malik commented: 

“Natasha is an absolute force, and I am so thrilled to announce her as the new Artistic Director of Tara Theatre. ​

She has worked tirelessly during her vibrant career to support artists to create new, experimental work that challenges ideas of nationhood, gender and theatrical form. At Tara Theatre, she will continue to amplify the voices of South Asian artists on stage in the UK, by driving Tara’s mission to create politically charged theatre which creates ripples from the hyper-local to the global. I cannot wait to get started working with Natasha.”​

Executive Director and Joint CEO, Helen Jeffreys added: 

“I am delighted that Natasha is the next Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Theatre.​

Natasha’s artistic vision and programming is bold and inspiring, and her commitment to making change and developing the next generation of artists unparalleled. I feel enormously lucky to be working alongside her as we start this next chapter.”

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The Lionheart – HBO Documentary Debuts on March 12

The HBO sports documentary THE LIONHEART, directed and produced by filmmaker Laura Brownson (“The Rachel Divide”), debuts TUESDAY, MARCH 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Synopsis: In 2011, two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, nicknamed “The Lionheart,” died in a horrific crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, shaking the world of motorsports to its core. Ten years later, Dan’s two sons, Sebastian and Oliver, follow in their father’s footsteps as they work through their loss the only way they know how – getting behind the wheel to race.

THE LIONHEART blends archival footage with vérité storytelling to weave together two distinct narratives: Dan’s storied career in the past and the present day lives of Dan’s widow Susie and sons Sebastian and Oliver. As Susie grapples with her grief and the responsibility of raising their sons alone, the two boys, ages 12 and 10, take on their father’s mantle and enter the world of professional racing. As an epic sports story unfolds within the ongoing intergenerational family drama, the film explores Susie’s dilemma as a mother who questions whether her family’s lineage is a blessing or a burden while watching her sons, with the high-risk sport deeply embedded in their DNA, try to reconcile their father’s absence by embracing the very sport that took him from them.

Featured Participants: Dan Wheldon’s widow Susie Wheldon, children Sebastian and Oliver, and father Clive Wheldon; race car drivers and former teammates of Wheldon including Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan, Bryan Herta, and Scott Dixon; racing team owners Michael Andretti and Chip Ganassi; and JC Karting team owner Leo Colman.

Credits: HBO Sports Documentaries presents THE LIONHEART, a TIME Studios Production and Stardust Frames Production in association with Words + Pictures and XTR. Directed by Laura Brownson; produced by Laura Brownson, Chapman Way, Maclain Way, and Carolyn Craddock; executive produced by Ian Orefice, Loren Hammonds, Rebecca Teitel, Connor Schell, Aaron Cohen, Kristen Lappas, Bryn Mooser, Justin Lacob, and Andy Hsieh. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller and Bentley Weiner.

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Natasza Niedziółka 273 Days – Sean Kelly, New York

Sean Kelly is delighted to announce 273 Days, Natasza Niedziółka’s first exhibition with the gallery. Niedziółka’s formally vigorous and sensual works occupy a space between drawing, painting, and textile. Her repetitive patterns of multi-colored threads are hand-stitched onto various fabrics, often accentuated with colored pencil or ink. Presented in the front gallery, the exhibition features a selection of new works from her Zero and At One series and debuts a new series by the artist titled, Protest Song. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, March 14, from 6-8pm. The artist will be present.

Over the past decade, Natasza Niedziółka’s practice has featured hand-stitched thread on supports made from different materials including linen, cotton duck, and silk, highlighting the interplay between irregular manual embroidery and uniform structure. In her works, Niedziółka employs techniques of hatching and flat chromatic gradations. With each puncture of the needle, Niedziółka integrates modernist traditions into her interpretations, calling to mind artists such as Agnes Martin or Marcia Hafif. Her distinct materiality, use of subtle color, and intricate textures distinguishes Niedziółka’s work from more orthodox techniques, and offers the viewer meditative, visual experiences.

Niedziółka’s series Zero draws inspiration from the 1950s-60s German artist collective of the same name, whose radical postwar modernism was characterized by their intrinsic use of common materials, monochromatic colors, and repetition. Incorporating subdued variations in fields of color and repeating minimalistic patterns, Niedziółka’s compositions employ similar aesthetics to demonstrate her relationship with time. Abstract forms and color shifts create an optical illusion that give a fluidity to the work. Reflecting on the series, Niedziółka stated, “The work is about committing, allowing, and letting go.”

Whereas the series Zero is a personal examination of time, At One encompasses a state of unity wherein the artist searches to create equilibrium. Often planned and designed before its execution, the work is composed of panels of color in her signature embroidery technique.

In response to political unrest brought on by current events worldwide, Niedziółka’s newest series, Protest Song considers how language is used as an act of protest. Writing in English, Polish and Ukrainian, the artist is inspired by the lyrics of songs that have come to represent a resistance to the abuses of power, empowerment, or glimpses of hope. From Stephan Czarnecki’s 1914 Ukrainian folk song Czerwona Kalina (Red Viburnum) to Lil Baby’s 2020 song of solidarity The Bigger Picture, the series spans a vast range of history defining moments. With careful precision, Niedziółka embroiders each word using reclaimed Italian silk in various hues. The verses weave across the canvas, occasionally leaving behind loose ends of thread, obscuring other words, evoking a sensual haptic quality.

Armed with a needle and thread, Niedziółka’s intricate and laborious stitching offers a nuanced reflection on time, collective consciousness, and resistance. Blurring the lines between the personal and the political, the artworks in 273 Days are a visual representation of the interwoven connections between self, one another, and society.

Natasza Niedziółka lives and works in Berlin, Germany. In 2020, Niedziółka received a grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, and she was an artist in residence at the Gyeongju Art Centre in South Korea in 2018.

For additional information on Natasza Niedziółka, please visit skny.com

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