In conversation with François Vogel
Introducing François Vogel Artist: François Vogel – Birthplace: Meudon, France, 1971 – Living in: Paris, France Visit Artist Website François Vogel, a French artist renowned for his thought-provoking and surreal creations, welcomes us into his world, where he bends the boundaries of r
Yngve Holen: Body and Alienation in the Modern World
In contemporary art, the human figure often takes a central position. However, in the work of the Norwegian-German artist Yngve Holen, the human body seems conspicuously absent. Yet, this absence is merely superficial, as his art deeply probes our relationship with technology and, through it, reshap
FW Radar: 11 Digital Artists to Keep an Eye On
Introducing FW Radar, a new segment by Fakewhale that spotlights digital artists everyone should keep an eye on. Since its foundation in 2021, Fakewhale has actively been fostering a rich dialogue around digital culture. Extending this dialogue, FW Radar emerges with a curated lens to ensure these a
Yuri Pattison: Bridging the Digital-Physical Divide
Yuri Pattison is an Irish artist whose oeuvre masterfully juxtaposes the tangible with the digital, creating a unique niche in a realm often polarized between these two spheres. Yuri Pattison, Trusted Traveller, Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, 2017 The City’s Pulse and the Internet’s Dawn: Yuri Pa
Bruce Nauman and the Art of Experimentation
Bruce Nauman ‘s Transformation Born in Indiana in 1941, Bruce initially turned to the world of art through music. But even though music was his first love, a new passion took hold during his university years. While he began his studies in the sciences and mathematics, painting ensnared Nauman&
Bridging the Divide: The Struggles of Digital Art in the Traditional Art World
In an increasingly digital age, the art world finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a question that is both complex and transformative: How can digital art, with its intangible forms and unique challenges, be fully accepted into the realm of traditional art? This dilemma encapsulates the stru
5 – Contraceptives Finally Used for Good
Route 66 to California, United States The four men looked at each other, knowing they just captured something more valuable than any religious artifact ever, and did it with relative ease for that matter. Joel Oscreen sat in the backseat in total silence once again. The other mercenaries suffered th
4 – Carnage in Rockford Illinois
Washington D.C, United States On the Blackhawk helicopter ride to Washington D.C., Dasher spent the entire flight streaming The Passion of the Christ on his iPhone. Though the film itself technically qualified as part of the New Testament narrative, Mel Gibson was his favorite director and it was no
FW LOG: Editorial Feed No. 004
Welcome to FW Editorial Feed No. 004, an edition meticulously dedicated to the exploration of post-Internet subcultures. Within this context, we draw attention to the transformative evolution of these subcultures through the multi-disciplinary contributions of Jesse Draxler in both the music and fas
Post Internet Subcultures through the Art of Jesse Draxler
Subcultures were once esoteric, known only to the initiated, and difficult to gain access to for outsiders. Fast forward to our hyper-connected digital era, and the once hidden world of subcultures stands exposed, laid bare for all to witness and access with a simple click. As we move deeper into th
