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'Fluff War' and 'Wildlife' are on view through June 15, 2019 at Anton Kern Gallery. All images courtesy the gallery. Lead image: 'Untitled (Exhibition of Dust)' David Shrigley.
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'Fluff War' and 'Wildlife' are on view through June 15, 2019 at Anton Kern Gallery. All images courtesy the gallery. Lead image: 'Untitled (Exhibition of Dust)' David Shrigley.
office has long since been fans and friends of Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek, animal whisperer and inspired creative. Today, we're honored to present the artist's latest project that will continue to bring us joy, in the form of very fluffy friends — all through the next year.
There's little need to say we hope you enjoy, as it's almost a given you will. On that note, we're eager to introduce you to Alf, Mickey and a few others featured in De Koekkoek's 2023 calendar, which we urge you to preview below and purchase here.
The proceeds will go to the Parley AIR Station, an educational hub in the Maldives. Funds from the surfboard collection will also go towards a waste collection concept, Gaaf Alif atoll. Parley Maldives, which functions independently of political parties and religious institutions, customizes and optimizes operational schemes according to the unique needs of the region. To raise awareness of the fragility of the oceans and our ecosystem.
Parley for the Oceans is a global network where creators and leaders from creative industries, brands, governments, and environmental groups come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans. From there, they collaborate on projects that can end the oceans destruction. The organization has formed alliances with major partners including adidas, Anheuser Busch InBev (Corona), American Express, the Republic of the Maldives, the United Nations, and numerous other collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, entertainment, sports, space, and ocean exploration.
As for the artist, Jenny Holzer is an American conceptual and installation artist whose work deploys text in public spaces across an array of media. Holzer’s work provokes public debate and illuminates social and political justice. Holzer creates a powerful tension between the realms of feeling and knowledge, with a practice that encompasses both individual and collective experiences of power and violence, vulnerability, and tenderness.