by Cielo Lutino on November 30th, 2010
images courtesy of Art Agenda
Thanksgiving is over, and the countdown is on: a month left for buying or making gifts, if you’re of the gift-giving persuasion. But time winds faster at White Columns, where the Frederick Loomis show is up for just one more week. Priorities, people. Get thee to White Columns.
by Amanda Schmitt on November 30th, 2010
Sao Paulo Turtleneck, 2010
Working in the woodshop at Parson’s School of Design, Alan Reid draws inspiration, in an ironic way, and finds useful materials, in a work with what you’ve got kind of way, through the discarded scraps of wood left behind from drill presses, routers, and other power tools. In his second show at Lisa Cooley, With, Reid uses these bits and pieces and presents them atop seven large canvases, upon which rest seven lethargic, ephemeral females.
by Howard Hurst on November 28th, 2010
images courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, NY
“Color/Should not be submissive/It cannot be subjugated/It will not obey/It should not play nice/Color is unruly/It is not for the faint of heart/It can be hard and strong/It can be bold/It can be clear and true/It can also lie/It can trick and deceive us all/Color does what it wants/ It misbehaves/ But most importantly/Color can change our minds.” These words belong to the painter Odili Donald Odita. His singsong manifesto is no less romantic and optimistic for its mischievous tone.
by Brinson Renda on November 25th, 2010
Weekly Outlook
Art Basel Miami Beach is officially one week away. November 30th through December 1st, VIP Card holders will have access to exhibition vernissages and previews for most fairs. In addition, our local galleries and museums will host openings & previews. Beyond the early-week invitation-only events, there is plenty to do for the general public during these days. In anticipation of the seemingly overwhelming events going on for Basel, we have now displayed ALL Art Basel related events on our Artcards Miami page. Now is the time to start planning your art hopping journey. The easiest way to make sure you don’t miss out on the best events is to 1) go to our Miami site, 2) pick the day you want to see art, 3) select the shows you want to see, and 4) print your personalized map. Highlighted this weekend is the NOMI art stroll (near MOCA), one of Miami’s many local art walk events. These walks are a great way to stay connected with the arts in your community, network and enjoy a cocktail or two. Lastly, I want to give you an early invite to meet our team in person: please come to NADA Art Fair, booth #L-8 on Dec 2-5 to meet the Artcards Team in person and receive a special treat. |
by Helen Homan Wu on November 23rd, 2010
Bryan Zanisnik, To Hell and Back (Nothing), 2008. Y GALLERY
Nada kicks off in just 10 days! This year the not-for-profit New Art Dealers Alliance art fair, will be held once again inside the stylish art deco Deauville Beach Resort in Miami. We will have a booth in Nada, so come say hello. Looking forward to a week of good fun, art parties, sunny cocktails, cuban cigars, lots of legwork, and hopefully won’t get too drunk on art. We’ll keep updating and Carissa will be documenting with gorgeous photos. And a big thank you to our hotel sponsor The Grand Beach Hotel. Here’s a preview at what some of the participating galleries will be showing.
by Helen Homan Wu on November 23rd, 2010
Reciprocity of Light, 2010
Brandon Lattu’s installations do not give obvious answers. They rather make a statement through more ambiguous gestures, at least on first impressions. Based in Los Angeles, Lattu is an artist with multiple practices including a sculpture that was created from time-based photographic operations, which resulted in an abstraction of physical form. Lattu’s perspective allows us to investigate and pry into our surroundings and current events and is provocative yet slightly understated. I recently saw his solo exhibition “Reciprocity of Light” at Leo Koenig, and was especially drawn to the minimal aesthetics of the “Random Compositions“. After our brief chat over the telephone and the following answers, I got a better perception of the artist’s theoretical practice. I highly recommend experiencing the unique installation Reciprocity of Light while it is still up.
Seven Projections, 2010
by Howard Hurst on November 20th, 2010
Photos: Jenna Duffy for Artcards
Last week the Park Avenue Armory was buzzing with activity. A fantastical building, it was made even more enticing by the IFPDA Print Fair. In its 20th year, this fair has become the primary destination for all lovers of prints. The selection of dealers, and represented artists was varied. Among the international galleries were New York powerhouses Pace, Marlborough, and the ubiquitous Jim Kempner who was proudly touting his recent web series The Madness of Art. There was an abundance of high quality portfolios from international superstars like Chuck Close, Wayne Thiebau and Richard Serra. While the fair was full of incredibly beautiful art I would be lying if I said the air didn’t feel a little stuffy. This only served to heighten the impact of those booths dedicated to work by contemporary artists. About halfway through my visit to the fair I stumbled into the booth of San Francisco based Arion Press. This was my first introduction to the print/publishing house. Arion’s mission is to combine the work of contemporary artists with classic works of literature. The resulting collaborations are often spellbinding. Arion will soon publish Jim Thompson’s South of Heaven in collaboration with Raymond Pettibon. For the project Pettibon provided 40 illustrations in his signature style. It is encouraging to see a print house collaborating directly with an artist, in order to create a new, vital body of work. I am already looking forward to Arion’s next collaboration with Julie Mehretu who will provide a series of illustrations for a new translation of Sapho.
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