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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adelaide music legend dies aged 61 following private health battle
The Australian music industry is mourning the loss of legendary singer Mark Fenech, who died earlier this month after a private battle with bone cancer. The 61-year-old Clowns of Decadence vocalist died on May 20, following a 14-month battle with bone cancer. His death was confirmed in a heartbreaking social media statement by his former bandmates. 'Today is a day of much sadness. The passing of the legendary Mark Fenech has rocked us all to the core,' they began. 'Was (and will forever be) the mightiest frontman punk in SA will ever know. Although he started in many earlier local punk bands his amazing work with the outrageously brilliant Clowns of Decadence will live with us forever. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We have been privileged to call Mark a mate over the years and we were always a little envious of the talent and charisma which just seemed to ooze from every one of his pores. 'He was just a brilliant person. Sending our love to all of his loved ones.' Heartbroken fans took to social media to pay tribute to Fenech and honour his legacy. 'If you didn't get to see him perform, or get to meet him, I'm sorry for your loss. Vale the ringmaster, the entertainer, the comedian,' one person wrote. 'I always liked him. Felt he was one of the genuine nice guys of the scene,' a second added. Fenech, who was best known as his larger-than-life stage persona Ockerbozo, co-founded iconic Adelaide punk band The Mutants, in the '80s. The band later morphed into the Festered Vestoons and finally Clowns of Decadence. They gained notoriety for their clown costumes and electrifying local performances, featuring dangerous stunts, including sword-swallowing and fire-breathing. His death was confirmed in a heartbreaking social media statement by his former bandmates Fenech also worked in movies, being involved in the transportation department for the iconic 2022 Adelaide-filmed horror movie Ribspreader, starring Romper Stomper actor Neil Foley. Clowns of Decadence drummer, Matt Jonsson, praised Fenech for always going above and beyond at their live shows. 'He was one hell of a showman, full of energy. Constantly bouncing around, dodging three other members who were breathing fire,' he said in a statement. 'A selfless, very fun-loving, very approachable, very real type of person in real life.' His death came as a shock to fans, as he kept his cancer battle private. Fenech is survived by his wife Lisa.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Three men charged over trash bin attack on Armpunk Sindicate's vocalist in Johor Baru
JOHOR BARU, May 16 — Three men were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today for their involvement in the assault of local punk group Armpunk Sindicate's vocalist here last week. The accused — Samsul Muarif M Padal, 36; Mozlani Tukimon, 35; and Muhammad Ahnaf Ab Rahman, 34 — pleaded guilty after the charge was read out before Magistrate Nabilah Nizam. However, the court rejected the guilty plea as Mozlani and Muhammad Ahnaf did not admit to the facts of the case as read out, that they were not involved in using an aluminium trash bin as a weapon. According to the charge sheet, the three accused had intentionally caused injury to the victim, Zaid Nazim Zainal Abidin, 23, by using an aluminium trash bin as a weapon to attack and potentially cause death. The act was committed in front of a gymnasium at City Plaza, Jalan Wadi Hana here at 10.30pm on May 10. Deputy Public Prosecutor R. Nevina proposed that each accused be granted a bail of RM10,000, but this was objected to by the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) counsel Goh Poh Gek, who represented all three accused. Goh said Muarif does not have a regular income and is still supporting his elderly parents. Meanwhile, she added that Mozlani works at a factory drawing an income of RM2,000 a month. 'Muhammad Ahnaf is divorced and has a child. He does freelance work with a salary of RM2,000 a month,' she said, adding that the three were first-time offenders. The court then allowed bail of RM3,500 each with one surety. The court also set June 17 for mention and the submission of documents.
Forbes
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
TEFAF New York Illuminates Art Week With Mastery Of Vivid, Radiant Color
Daniel Richter Angst, mein BROT, 2024 Oil on canvas 220 × 165 cm (86.61 × 64.96 in) A pair of anthropomorphic creatures embrace and appear ecstatic, one with round yellow lined eyes, the other seemingly squinting. Their entangled limbs float in a hot pink background, evoking a raucous frenzy. Daniel Richter's Angst, mein BROT (2024) draws viewers into a mosh pit of brazen colors and chaos, borrowing from the German artist's previous career designing posters and record sleeves for punk bands. Richter's monumental canvas elevates the fast tempos and raw, unpolished sound of punk music into complex compositions that pulsate with energy and emotion. The title, which literally translates into 'Fear, my BREAD' evokes absurdity and invites inquiry into the human, or post-human, condition. Alternative music fans will recall Richter's early artistic ethos from Sonic Youth's critically acclaimed, seminal 1988 album Daydream Nation using his1983 painting Kerze (Candle in English), and New Order's second studio album, Power, Corruption & Lies (1983), which was named after graffiti he spray painted on the exterior of the Kunsthalle during a 1981 exhibition. Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac of London, Paris, Salzburg, Milan, and Seoul is showcasing Richter's most recent series with a solo presentation at the 11th edition of TEFAF New York 2025, which is open to the public through May 13 at the Park Avenue Armory. A blockbuster opening for this year's U.S. engagement of the European Fine Art Foundation's preeminent global art fair was punctuated by explosive color across a wide array of art, a much needed boost amid geopolitical turmoil. Ninety-one leading dealers and galleries from 13 countries and four continents are celebrating Modern and Contemporary art, jewelry, antiquities and design, along with exclusive curated spaces in the Armory's 16 period rooms. As always, it's an art historical journey through the global art world, shining as the crown jewel amid a flurry of New York fairs. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder 'It's been an extremely busy opening for this year, perhaps even more so than last year, and as we'd expect from TEFAF attendees, we're meeting with extremely sophisticated and informed collectors. Having a solo focus on Daniel Richter's new paintings has elicited a very positive response, reflected in collectors' swift decisions to buy. In the first couple of hours, we had sold most of the works on our booth,' said Thaddaeus Ropac. John Chamberlain (1927-2011) FRISKYOYSTER 1996 Painted and stainless steel 25.4x 26.7 x 26 cm (10 x ... More 10.5 x 10.25 in.) Collections From the estate of the artist New Yorkers and tourists may expect to encounter the work of John Chamberlain (1927-2011) at large scale, gazing up and walking aroun to admire FIDDLERSFORTUNE (Pink) (2010), BALMYWISECRACK (Copper) (2010), and RITZFROLIC (Green) on view at Center Plaza until May 29 as part of Chamberlain Goes Outdoors at Rockefeller Center. The renowned American sculptor was more accessible at a smaller scale with a formidable presence at TEFAF New York. The taut tangle of boldly painted stainless steel, FRISKYOYSTER (1996) at Thomas Gibson Fine Art, offered an infusion of nutrients for the soul in the form of humor. Inspired by Shelter Island, New York, where he lived and worked in his later years, Chamberlain fluidly whirled across Modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and Neo-Dada to evolve a singular style. Kehinde Wiley Portrait of Nelly Moudime and Najaee Hall, and Najaee Hall, 2020 Oil on linen 244 × ... More 183 cm — 96 × 72 in. unframed 271 × 212 × 9 cm — 106 3/4 × 83 1/2 × 3 4/7 in. framed Unique Contextualizing an art historical journey like no other living master, Kehinde Wiley traverses centuries of technique and references, culminating with the street culture that amplifies the everyday successes and struggles of Black people living today. Bursts of hot pink roses are woven into a colossal dual portrait, Portrait of Nelly Moudime and Najaee Hall (2020), where color amplifies the complicated narrative that borrows from and subverts classical portraiture with ornate backgrounds and historical poses that confront the systems of power and control presented with grandeur and excess. Hall in a plaid shirt and pants is seated in a demure pose, with overlapping hands plants on his knee, while Moudime, standing in a leopard-print jumpsuit exudes feminine power, both reclaiming their place in the art historical cannon. Wiley's elegant, elaborate floral background marries TEFAF's majestic fragrant arrangements woven into the fairs in Maastricht and New York. Discerning collectors and representatives from renowned institutions flooded the halls and booths during Thursday's dazzling preview, with attendance soaring more than 11% over last year. One-day entry costs $60 ($25 for students), or $80 for unlimited visits through Tuesday, a modest price for a magnificent experience to see masterpieces that may be on view for the first or last time. Fabulous floral arrangements greet discerning collectors and representatives of renowned ... More institutions to Thursday's preview of TEFAF New York at the Park Avenue Armory Besides the unsurprising demand for Richter, early standout sales include: Lee Bontecou's Untitled (1959) at Marc Selwyn Fine Art/Ortuzar for approximately $2 million The Hultmark Horus, a bronze antiquity sold by new exhibitor David Aaron for nearly $700,000 Multiple sales of Ruth Asawa's sculptures and drawings at David Zwirner, ranging up to $2.8 million Over 45 of George Condo's drawings at Gladstone Gallery
