In case you haven’t seen it in person, here’s a little walk-through of my exhibition Freestate (and some insight into the origins of the Free Republic).
A speedy-ish walkthrough of Freestate at ESMoA
Live on Sunset Boulevard...my videos!
I’m excited to announce two presentations of my video work on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, with support from WeHo Arts and the City of West Hollywood!
The City of West Hollywood proudly presents THE FREE REPUBLIC OF CALIFORNIA, an exhibition of the work of Cole Sternberg, on two digital exhibition locations on the Sunset Strip. THE CONSTITUTION, a unique multi-channel work, plays at the top and 30 minutes past the hour at 8410 Sunset Blvd. and FORWARD MOMENTUM plays every 10 minutes throughout the hour at 9039 Sunset blvd. From February 1st- March 31st, 2021.
During the last 10 months of our existence, we have clung desperately to the phrase ‘in this unprecedented time’ because descriptions fail us. As if awoken from a spell, the rest of the United States has begun to see what many in West Hollywood already knew: the continued propagation of institutionalized inequity and the violence and insurrection at the Capitol, laid bare the fragility of our principles and republic. Like the City of West Hollywood, Artist Cole Sternberg understands that humoring exclusion, abuse and mendacity leads to collapse. As the nation tips towards an uncertain future, THE FREE REPUBLIC OF CALIFORNIA offers refuge. Sternberg has presciently fashioned the ultimate utopian, environmentally friendly, life raft. When there is no greater act of self-preservation than isolation, Sternberg explores the extrapolation of that tantalizing notion. Secession from the United States of disinformation promises a peaceful, just and environmentally sustainable path forward. THE FREE REPUBLIC OF CALIFORNIA is the rejoinder.
Freestate: The Free Republic of California at ESMoA
The Free Republic’s origin story, told at ESMoA is now viewable view virtual tour and installation images here.
The Free Republic of California is here.
Generosity as Medium, An Interview with Cole Sternberg in His Studio
I recently chatted with the great people at Generosity as Medium, the literary component of Yeo Workshop in Singapore about my practice in the times we find ourselves in.
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my assemblage ‘a caged bird meant to fly’’ 2020. envisioning a more free existence.
my collaboration with philip glass
I am pleased to announce my recent collaboration with Philip Glass and the Wixáritari musicians, Daniel Medina de la Rosa and Erasmo Medina Medina. It was a great honor to work with one of my idols and an American musical treasure. So, I'm very happy to show this off! Selected imagery and details on the edition can be found here.
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the blue water was only a heavier and darker air at peter blake
Check it out, ‘the blue water is only a heavier and darker air’ is now open at Peter Blake! Here’s a peek into the show.
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the trees turned to shadows in a grey fog at there-there
My exhibition at there-there, with the first gallery presentation of one of my bronze trees…check out the whole show here.
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the nature of breathing in salt - hat & beard press
Happy to announce that my book, ‘the nature of breathing in salt’ is coming out with hat & beard press! Here is a sneak peek at it and where to reserve your copy.
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a matter of course at the guggenheim gallery
“A Matter of Course" at the Guggenheim Gallery of Chapman University…a beautifully curated assortment of environmentally driven works…Here’s s peak into it and a link to the LA Times article about the exhibition and its curator, Richard Turner.
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jakarta and seattle, oh my!
jakarta and seattle, oh my!
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As You Like It - C’est Comme Vous Voulez at Praz Delavallade
As You Like It - C’est Comme Vous Voulez is open at Praz Delavallade! Learn more here, see it in person there.
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another kind of growth unveiling
Excited to announce the unveiling of my sculpture, 'another kind of growth', at King's Road Park in West Hollywood, CA.
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lake paintings at alac
A selection of my new lake paintings were presented at Art Los Angeles Contemporary with Peter Blake Gallery...check them out in the hangar here.
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For the past two years, I've been working on my first feature length film. Here's the official trailer!
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everyone knows such things, a letter from the sea
If you find the school of dolphins at the right moment, they’ll swim along with you, playing with your fiberglass whale. Stand at the bow and look down, six are close enough to touch. These are the happiest of mammals.
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Sleek was kind enough to come through and interview me about the recent exhibit in Berlin. Check it out here.
shots have been exchanged more than once available from exhibition a
My newest edition is available now from exhibition a. Each has unique variants and is a continuation of my visual discussion of erasing our environment. Click here to get it before it is gone.
the windward side of the island opens in berlin
Come to Berlin anytime in June to see my newest works and enjoy döner kebabs by the river.