Frieze and Kiaf Open in Seoul: First Impressions and Early Sales
“People in Seoul and in Korea now really look forward to September, not only for the fairs but also for all the events and parties.”
Tom Sachs
Tom Sachs, born in 1966 in New York City, is the kind of artist who turns everyday objects into high-concept critiques, making you wonder why you ever threw away that broken toaster. Known for his meticulous, DIY aesthetic, Sachs takes the ordinary—duct tape, plywood, and sharpies—and elevates it to the extraordinary, blurring the line between art and engineering with a wink and a nudge. His obsession with space exploration has led to projects like Space Program, where he reimagines NASA missions with a budget that’s more garage sale than government-funded, yet somehow captures the awe of the cosmos better than any blockbuster. Influenced by everyone from Joseph Beuys to McDonald’s, Sachs has a knack for turning pop culture detritus into thought-provoking commentary, whether he’s recreating the Apollo Lunar Module out of foamcore or building a McDonald’s out of plywood and glue. His work is a playful yet pointed critique of consumerism, craftsmanship, and the absurdity of modern life. Sachs’s legacy is one of relentless creativity and a refusal to take anything—including himself—too seriously. In a world obsessed with perfection, he’s the guy reminding us that there’s beauty, and maybe even a little genius, in the imperfections.
News About Tom Sachs
Nike ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Allegations Against Long-Time Collaborator Tom Sachs
Tom Sachs' partnership with Nike is in peril after former employees for the artist detailed various forms of mistreatment.
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Reyes is gifting the city a “politically-themed house of horrors,” which he'll stage at the decrepit Brooklyn Army Terminal.
