In case you don't know, zines are do-it-yourself, small-circulation self-publications whose creators manufacture and distribute the works themselves. More or less invented by the Dada artists following World War One, zines became popular during every other moment of blasé corporatized tedium that drove people to circumvent the established order. They became especially prominent during the punk eras.
There is always something a bit uncanny about Simon Laveuve 's playful miniatures. Whether a ramshackle residence is built impossibly tall or seems to be both upside-down and right-side-up at the same time, we're drawn into a strange yet alluring world filled with a range of precisely rendered homes and hangouts. Laveuve is known for his meticulously sculpted miniatures that evoke post-apocalyptic settings, from stilt houses hovering precariously on rock formations to playful amalgamations of numerous "found objects" like tires and old windows.
If you're in the mood for romance, the cozy season has plenty to offer, including Bradley Cooper's movie "Is This Thing On?," set in the world of standup comedy; the lush crooning of the alt-country star Brandi Carlile; TV's favorite housewives, the real ones of Salt Lake City; and, on the creepier side, Tracy Letts's edgy thriller "Bug," on Broadway, starring his wife, Carrie Coon, as a lonely waitress.
The Danish-American Songbook: Join Grammy-winning violinist Mads Tolling and pianist/accordionist Colin Hogan for a concert blending Danish folk and pop traditions with American jazz and R&B. 1 p.m., Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall (Building F), 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. info@paloaltojcc.org , 650-223-8700. paloaltojcc.org/events "Terrain": In this new exhibition, Fred Aron explores the evolving dialogue between landscape and memory within the diverse and dynamic natural environments of California. 11 a.m., 883 Santa Cruz Ave., Suite 1, Menlo Park. 650-701-1018, info@themaingallery.org .
Ed Sheeran, who began painting in 2019, is selling his Cosmic Carpark Paintings at £900 each, with half of proceeds supporting music education in UK state schools.
The newly launched Camden Arts Projects in Chalk Farm now features Martin Creed's interactive installation, aiming to create an inspiring space for contemporary art and film.
Anderson Cooper expressed interest in acquiring contemporary pieces, particularly works by Lorna Simpson and Inka Essenhigh, reflecting his growing involvement in art collection.
The absence of a dedicated exhibition for Frank Auerbach in Berlin, despite his legacy, has underscored the artist's historical ties and contributions to the art world.
The Love Notes from the Lurker exhibition emphasizes introspection and the unseen connections in our surroundings through Jess Ackerman's balanced compositions that reflect vintage design motifs.