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Archives for March, 2010

Perfect Circle: James Nares’ video work, Paul Kasmin, Armory 2010

I wouldn’t say I was a fan of James Nares’ paintings — something about the fact that I can never tell if I’m looking at a painting or a silkscreen print really bothers/annoys me. It could also be the fact that his gallery, Paul Kasmin, in their press releases, tries to describe him as an [...]

Susan Lipper: 3 decades x 5 projects = 2010 reset

Photographers Lecture Series @ ICP

Susan Lipper recently gave an ICP audience a new reason to appreciate her photographic work.  Yes, she presented some five projects individually—starting with the posed 1983 portraits of fellow Yale art students and ending with her new installation of video portraits from Grapevine, West Virginia, juxtaposed against small  black and [...]

You Got Schooled by DCKT!

Dennis Christie and Ken Tyburski of DCKT gallery blew everybody out of the water last week at the Armory Show 2010 on Pier 94. First of all, those guys are amazingly productive, even outside of the Armory Booth: a) since the gallery lies a few doors down from the New Museum on the Bowery, they’re [...]

South Bronx Shows How It Is Done: Creating Community Through Art

El Museo del Barrio hosted a panel discussion on Wednesday, 3/10 as tribute to the conclusion of BBBP, the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project.
Many participating artists attended, including Matthew Burcaw, who also wore a curatorial hat during the two years the Blue Bedroom served as an unconventional community art space.
The robin blue “space” was the bedroom of [...]

Megawords Wall at Printed Matter

Megawords magazine is produced by Anthony Smyrski and Dan Murphy.  An attractive little mag with more photos than words.  The opening party gave me another excuse to visit Printed Matter.   Here are the boys, and apparently they all grew up in Philly together.  Check out the zine at megawordsmagazine.com

Scope NYC Recap Photos…more to come

Just a quick post on Scope Art Fair.  Didn’t join Morgan on his tours, but did get a chance to see some art on opening night. Bumped into some friends and familiar faces.  It’s the first day, so everyone is still looking good and fresh!

Armory Arts Week 2010 Special Coverage

Artcards provides special coverage during Armory Arts Week this year.

Read reviews: check back here for reviews on which fairs to visit and which part of the fairs are not to be missed.
Join us for private tours at SCOPE Art Fair, Chelsea, and Williamsburg.
Create your own plan for the week, use the Artcards NYC website.
See our [...]