The Future Tense is an independent, curator-led arts initiative working globally from London.
The Future Tense works with some of the most progressive creative minds of the day to develop and deliver a compelling program of events and exhibitions – from solo, group shows and art fairs to fine art editions and site-specific installations. Since launching in 2009, The Future Tense has developed a reputation for a rigorous and unrelenting focus on quality and innovation in every aspect of its
approach, particularly with regards to discovering and fostering emerging talent, but also for successfully offering an alternative channel for established gallery artists. Beyond its core exhibition platform, The Future Tense also develops a range of special projects, and is a founding partner and curator of the prestigious annual ‘RE:DEFINE’ benefit art exhibition and auction. Debuting in Dallas in November 2011, the event was established with the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Goss-Michael Foundation and has raised almost $4m for the AIDS charity to date, featuring new work from many of the worlds leading contemporary artists. In 2014 the event welcomed the Dallas Contemporary museum and Paddle8 as partners, further strengthening its position as one of the most exciting art benefits on the calendar.
Kostüme is a new British cycling apparel brand dropping limited edition artist collabs and related fine art prints.
Established by the founder of The Future Tense, their first collection features exclusive new artwork by Kai and Sunny plus a signed print edition.
For more information visit www.kostume.cc and https://www.instagram.com/kostume.cc/
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A few years back we worked with filmmaker Andy Waterman to make a short film about Mark Andrew Webber and his ideas and processes, shot on-site at his Wonderlust solo show. The film got lost in the redevelopment of our website but was rediscovered recently - here it is for your viewing pleasure!
https://vimeo.com/289537890
Filmed during his London solo show with The Future Tense, WONDERLUST explores the ideas and processes behind the incredible art of Mark Andrew Webber. A film by…
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Big thanks to Brooklyn Street Art for including our Lonely Planet Street Art book in their 2017 book Hot List! It makes a great Xmas gift for the traveller/street art lover in your life ;)
Documenting the Street Art scene has always been important to BSA and we know it is important to many of our readers as well. This year BSA brought you a number of reviews of Street Art related books that we have run across during the year. It’s not an exhaustive list but now that it is Christmas ...
Great to see press still coming in for the book 5 months after launch! Have you got a copy yet? What was your favourite piece?
A new Lonely Planet book examines the beautiful and, at times, provocative street art that's popping up in neighborhoods around the globe
Thanks Stylist for featuring today. Have you bought a copy yet? What do you think?
6 cities with eminently Instagrammable graff
Three of the key contributors to Lonely Planet Street Art discuss why its one of the most important artistic movements in the world today.
Find out how street art has become one of the world's most exciting art movements, and an emerging travel trend that draws people to neighbourhoods, cities and festivals globally. Featuring interviews with leading artists: D*Face, Eine and Remi Rough, see how street art has taken them around the wor...
An interview with Lonely Planet Street Art author Ed Bartlett about the book and the global street art scene for Travel Writers Radio
Well, it used to be something that was scorned, complained about and then likely scrubbed out by authorities. Today, more often than not, it’s become a welcome part of the landscape and helps define c
ARNOLFINI X THE FUTURE TENSE is a weekend-long series of events programmed by Bristol-based independent art platform The Future Tense, taking place in and around the Grade II listed Arnolfini to coincide with the launch of Lonely Planet’s latest gift book, Street Art.
Bristol – home of legendary street artist Banksy – is one of 42 key international cities included in the book thanks to its dynamic street art scene. From the annual Upfest festival in Bedminster to the towers of Nelson Street and the back roads of Stokes Croft, every aspect of graffiti and street art can be explored within a short walk of Arnolfini’s dockside location.
As part of the launch weekend, on Friday April 14th the Arnolfini auditorium will host the UK premiere of ‘Saving Banksy’ including an exclusive introduction and QA with director Colin Day. The documentary – recipient of a New York Times Critics’ Pick – cleverly explores some of the more intriguing aspects of the street art scene and broader art world to a backdrop of the work of anonymous Bristol-born artist, Banksy.
Saturday will see a range of activities in and around Arnolfini including live painting by Blek le Rat, Ben Eine, Sickboy, Silent Hobo, Kid Crayon and Deamze supported by Montana Cans.
There will be a book signing event at the Arnolfini Bookshop at 5pm, followed by a second screening of Saving Banksy. The Saturday screening will also feature a live panel talk moderated by Hector Campbell, featuring director Colin Day, internationally renowned street artists and co-stars of the film, Ben Eine and Blek le Rat, and Lonely Planet Street Art author Ed Bartlett.
The piece for is now finished at Arnolfini. Thanks to Montana Cans (official) Lonely Planet
Post-screening QA in effect for Saving Banksy at Arnolfini
Live painting tomorrow Arnolfini with Eine, Blek le Rat, Sickboy, Kid Crayon, Silent Hobo and Deams. Thanks to Montana Cans (official) for the support! 🌈
Thanks LTOM for featuring our new book! :)
Win tickets to Saving Banksy UK premiere in
The Arnolfini, in association with The Future Tense, will play host to a weekend-long series of street art events from April 14-16, including living painting and the UK premiere of documentary Saving Banksy.
If you are in or near next weekend we have a major event taking place with Arnolfini including the UK premiere screening of the Saving Banksy documentary. Both screenings include live talks - Friday with the director and Saturday with a panel including Ben Eine, Blek Le Rat and Bristol legend John Nation. Tickets are almost sold out so if you're thinking of coming, don't delay...
Next weekend we host the UK premiere of Saving Banksy, recipient of A New York Times Critics' Pick, which explores aspects of the street art scene and wider art world against the backdrop of Bristol-born artist Banksy.
As part of ARNOLFINI X THE FUTURE TENSE - a weekend-long series of events by art platform The Future Tense, we're showing two screenings, with an exclusive Q&A with director Colin Day on Fri and a panel discussion on Sat. Book your place: http://bit.ly/2om0155
MTV ReDefine returns for the 6th time tomorrow - check the amazing artworks on Paddle8. What's your favourite?
Marc Quinn, Richard Phillips, Ross Bleckner, and more contemporary art stars headline an auction to support the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and the Dallas Contemporary.
Art Basel and UBS have today released a major report on the art market. Interesting reading for those of you who are interested in what goes on beneath the surface...
The Art Market I 2017 Art Basel and UBS present The Art Market, an annual global art market analysis. The Art Market covers all aspects of the international market and highlights the most important developments in the previous year. To read more, download the report here
Mark Andrew Webber Art has just launched a crowdfunding page for his most ambitious project yet - a 4x4m typographic linocut map of Tokyo. Details below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/giant-hand-carved-typographic-tokyo-map-research--2
Research for first part of a Giant 4 meter X 4 meter Typographic Linocut City Map of Tokyo | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!
Hard to believe but MTV ReDefine celebrates its fifth anniversary tonight at the Dallas Contemporary. The lineup of artists this year is incredible, with original work from the likes of Sterling Ruby, Enoc Perez, Mark Flood, Kate MccGwire, Dan Colen, Tony Cragg and dozens more. You can see the full lineup and bid on works at the link below, but be quick, bidding closes soon!
Michael Staniak, Mark Flood, Enoc Perez, and more contemporary art stars headline an auction to support the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and the Dallas Contemporary.
Nothing new here, but interesting to hear it coming from a major artist rather than someone on the 'outside' or fringes.
Deborah Orr: Grayson Perry's opening Reith lecture – the first ever by a visual artist – hinted at the wholly undemocratic but highly dynamic nature of the art world, and it was fascinating
Interesting twist in the Danh Vo case!!!
While he is appealing a ruling in Bert Kreuk's case against him, artist Danh Vō has made a proposition for a new work, shared exclusively with artnet News.
Kenny Schachter on Art Basel 2015. Always an entertaining read.
Find out why Art Basel 2015 left art dealer and curator Kenny Schachter mentally and physically damaged.
If you are in Bristol from June 20 this is a must-see exhibition at the RWA
Hope some of you will be able to join me on Friday for the opening of 'Peter Randall-Page and Kate MccGwire' at Royal West of England Academy
It's very rare to see such a major collector talking so candidly about the art market. In the age of clickbait people say this too often but this really is essential reading.
Brussels-based connoisseur Alain Servais speaks about his dissatisfactions with the current gallery system, and where contemporary art will be in 2150.
Always great to see our artists work in great collections. This time it's Mark Andrew Webber and his amazing Berlin map featured in a Vitra interview with tyopgraphy legend Erik Spiekermann, founder of FontShop
Interview with Erik Spiekermann
This will be a must-see for those in the UK
One of the world’s most acclaimed artists, American James Turrell will create a site-specific light work which will illuminate the entire west fa
4 hours til showtime. Have you placed your bids? http://paddle8.com/auction/mtvredefine/
Paddle8 is a marketplace for collectors, presenting auctions of extraordinary art and objects.
It's 48 hours until MTV ReDefine 2015 - over 100 amazing artists this year, check it out now on Paddle8
Paddle8 is a marketplace for collectors, presenting auctions of extraordinary art and objects.
Counting down to MTV ReDefine 2015. Nice article in the FT today.
Dallas Art Fair’s glittering benefit gala dinner and auction
The artist Chuck Elliott who has feature in a number of The Future Tense projects has a new opening at Catto Gallery in London on Thursday night. The first 120 attendees will receive a free print.
“Ascension, a new print, free to the first 120 visitors, 6pm-9pm 100 Heath St, Hampstead, NW3 1DP”
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