Latest news with #Abney
Hypebeast
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Nina Chanel Abney Releases ‘Bravo' Vinyl Sculpture
Summary With a Jordancapsule, full-court murals and a host of basketball-inspired works under her belt,Nina Chanel Abneyis no stranger to the court. ThePerrotin-backed artist is building on this theme with a new vinyl toy collaboration with Hong Kong-basedAllRightsReserved. Drawing inspiration from classic Starting Lineup action figures,Bravopays homage to the 'everyday icon' – the star who never misses at the local rec center or neighborhood court. Frozen mid-jump shot with a bright orange basketball raised overhead, the figure is rendered through Abney's graphic, cubist-influence signature, from rose-dotted cheeks and sharp, angular leg bends, to bold blocks of color throughout. Standing at 15 inches tall, the sculpture dons red shorts and white sneakers marked with black X's, recalling 'the cousin, the neighbor, the friend who played like the pros.' With a signature on foot, theBravovinyl figure comes with white gloves, packaged in a custom box wrapped in a pattern of Abney's illustrated motifs. The limited-edition piece is nowavailableon the artist's Super Cool Studios website for $350 USD.
Hypebeast
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Nina Chanel Abney is Now Represented by Perrotin
Summary Nina Chanel Abneyis the newest addition toGalerie Perrotin's roster. Alongside the representation, the gallery has also announced its debut show with the artist which will be held at its Parisian home base this upcoming September. In 2025 alone, Abney has mounted solo exhibitions at Jeffrey Deitch in Los Angeles and Chicago's Gallery Anthony, expanding her exploration of faith and American mythos — from the Warholian cues inFLAGGEDto the spiritual-secular tensions ofWinging It. Born in Chicago and now based in New York, Abney has made an indelible mark on the art world, refracting the frantic rhythms of contemporary life through her bold, graphic forms. Channelling figuration and abstraction in equal measure, her paintings tackle themes such as race, sex, celebrity, religion and politics, resulting in a dense and layered works that reflect the chaos and simultaneity of the times. With nods to greats throughout history— Matisse's tonal strategies, the cubist legacy of Picasso and an Aaron Douglas-esque flair — Abney retools these influences through a modern lens, carving her own path with a vibrant, unflinching clarity.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 HGTV 'Bargain Block' homes hit the market in Detroit
Two Detroit homes featured on HGTV's 'Bargain Block' are for sale, and fans may recognize the creative flair and bold design that transformed them from abandoned structures into fully furnished, income-generating properties. Located side-by-side on Santa Rosa Drive, the homes listed at $144,900 each, were renovated in 2023 and are currently operating as Airbnb rentals. According to listing agent Andre Abney of Match Realty in Detroit, the properties generated more than $44,000 in combined gross rental revenue over the past year. 'They're rare finds — fully furnished, professionally designed, and already producing rental income,' Abney said. 'Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a stylish home or an investor seeking a revenue-ready property, these are exceptional opportunities.' Each home was given a distinct custom-designed interior, staying true to the creative aesthetic of the "Bargain Block" team, designer-builder duo Evan Thomas and Keith Bynum, along with Detroit-based real estate agent Shea Hicks-Whitfield, known for reimagining neglected Detroit properties. Homes featured on the show are sold fully furnished, offering instant appeal for homeowners and investors alike. The trio's work has been showcased as part of their mission to help rebuild the city "one block at a time." More: Historic Lake Michigan estate in Charlevoix listed for first time in decades for $4.2M Here's a look at each home: Built in 1938, this 895-square-foot brick bungalow offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a basement. It's designed to feel like a calming retreat with neutral decor, bamboo and hardwood flooring, updated appliances, and a bathroom accented with classic penny tile. The atmosphere is intentionally serene, designed to feel like a peaceful retreat. Next door, the 910-square-foot home built in 1941 leans into bold vintage charm. It features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a basement, with interior touches that channel the 1970s: rich browns and golds, shag textures, and hand-painted wall details. The design merges retro flair with modern sensibility. As seen on the show, this home's transformation was described as going 'from drab to fab.' This season, "Bargain Block" has shifted its renovation focus from Detroit to New Orleans with the launch of its spin-off, "Bargain Block New Orleans." The Santa Rosa homes serve as a reminder of the show's Motor City roots — and of Detroit's ongoing story of reinvention. 'These homes are a testament to Detroit's creativity and resilience,' Abney said. Brendel Clark (previously published as Brendel Hightower) writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@ Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit homes featured on HGTV's 'Bargain Block' now for sale
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Virginia MOCA to open by January 2026 with exhibit featuring nationally renowned painter
Construction on the new Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art building is about one-third complete, and curators have booked a prestigious artist to debut their future gallery space. The museum, commonly called the MOCA, announced plans in 2023 to move from its home at 2200 Parks Ave., near the Virginia Beach Convention Center, to a custom-built facility on the Virginia Wesleyan University campus. Work began on the new site last fall. This month, Virginia MOCA Executive Director Alison Byrne updated the city development authority on the progress of the estimated $25 million construction project, expected to finish by January 2026. During a subsequent interview with The Virginian-Pilot, she revealed the artist chosen to christen the space. Contemporary painter Nina Chanel Abney's work will be the first exhibition, and Byrne said she couldn't be happier about the choice. Put simply, Abney is an artist of renown. Her paintings and other works touch on subjects such as sex, celebrity, race, religion and politics. A 2004 Master of Fine Arts graduate of the Parsons School of Design, she infuses her work with techniques and color theories found in art history's masters, such as Matisse, Picasso and Harlem Renaissance luminary Aaron Douglas. Her work has been featured at vaunted venues such as the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Neuberger Museum of Art in New York City and the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. In a 2018 issue of Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles, writer Lindsay Preston Zappas commented on Abney's art: 'The works become a portrait of the modern brain, a marker of the manic hyperactivity that preoccupies contemporary American life.' The new MOCA building, with more than 30,000 square feet, will feature larger galleries. Although located on a university campus, museum spokesperson Linda Koller said, the museum will remain independent from the VWU board of trustees, and staff will have complete curatorial and programmatic control. Colin Warren-Hicks, 919-818-8139,
