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2008 Whitney Biennial; As If
Feb 13th
A brilliant imagining of the 2008 Whitney Biennial:
"An ersatz auction room would fill the fourth floor surrounded on the walls by the top contemporary selling pieces on 2007, say Nurses by Richard Prince and a weedy battle scene by Barnaby Furnas.
For performance art, a piñata full of cash, created by that "revolutionary" David Hammons, would await the lucky holder of a ticket from a drawing. Thelma herself will crack it open with a (small) John McCracken, spilling Franklins on the floor.
DVDs of works by Eve Sussman, Doug Aitken and Stan Douglas would be available at the gift counter for $100,000 apiece, sponsored by Ameican Express, whose card alone could be used to buy those treasures.
via artnet.com
via Wit
Bullet LIghts in Beirut
Feb 13th
So many great posts on this site. Be sure to check back frequently. We will:
After destruction through war or any other inhumane deployment of technology, capital and energy, we are left with sites, minds and societies unbuilt. Leveled to the ground. Making room for denial, doubt and a divided society. Understandable but unacceptable. This condition needs those who dare to envision perspectives beyond the ruins…
Beirut Graffiti at Wooster Collective
Feb 13th
The ‘public space invaders’ are not the only graffiti in Beirut, most of the graffiti in Beirut is political, every faction seems to have it’s own public space guerilla tactics. But luckily public space has it’s own free agents. The Leb Graffiti blog gathers these ‘free’ works on it’s blog, but the blog seems inactive, launched in September 2006 by Jo Baaklini with some enthusiams but no activity since. Hopefully he continues blogging, to start with, you can send him some pics of graffiti you have found on the streets of Beirut.
via: Wooster Collective
via unbuilt
Lou Reed @ National Arts Club
Feb 12th
This morning on the Art Forum Diary is posted possibly the worst picture of Lou Reed EVER. Sorry Lou:
Post your complaints here: http://www.artforum.com/diary/
National Arts Club off Gramercy Park for a “Secret Show” by Antony, of Antony and the Johnsons.
Art Fair Tokyo 2007
Feb 12th
If I could swing it, this is where I’d be in April:
Ranging from cutting-edge contemporary works, modern painting, and uniquely-Japanese art such as nihonga and ukiyoe, to antique art and other traditional art forms, Art Fair Tokyo transcends genres to bring the most exquisite art to connoisseurs who demand true quality. It is Japan’s largest art fair, showcasing about one hundred galleries that have passed a rigorous selection process.
In today’s Japan, people have become aware of the importance of spiritual richness that cannot be obtained through material affluence. Art is the keyword in our search for new lifestyles, and it is art that can provide the value we seek. In keeping with Tokyo’s role as a global cultural leader, Art Fair Tokyo aims to enrich lives by conveying the wonder of art to a wide range of people from experts, collectors, and art lovers, to newcomers who buy their first work of art.
More info @ http://www.artfairtokyo.com
Armory Show 2007, Feb. 23 – 26, NYC
Feb 9th
Going to NYC for the Armory Show? We’ll see you there, though there is always so much to cram into a trip to the city, I’m not sure how much time will be spent at the actual event schmoozing, boozing, looking, back-slapping etc. In addition to the main event at Pier 39, I want to see Stan Douglas at David Zwirner, OMA in Beijing at MoMA, Andrea Frazier at Frederick Petzel, a new group exhibition going up at Metro Pictures. And if I don’t see Stacy’s new condo this time, she will string me up…
From the Armory Show website:
"The Armory Show, the International Fair of New Art, is the world’s leading art fair devoted exclusively to contemporary art. In its ninth annual exhibition, The Armory Show 2007 will present 148 international galleries, including many of the most important contemporary dealers showcasing new art from around the world.
New York is home to more collectors, galleries, critics and artists than any other city in the world. This February, they will be joined by many thousands of their peers from around the globe making New York the true center of the international art world.
The Armory Show is the successor to the highly acclaimed Gramercy International Art Fairs that attracted thousands to their New York, Los Angeles and Miami shows between 1994 and 1998. The Armory Show was first presented in February 1999 at the 69th Regiment Armory, the very site of the now legendary Armory Show of 1913 that introduced modern art to America and for which The Armory Show is named.
After the deaths of Founding Members Pat Hearn and Colin De Land the remaining founders of The Armory Show established a benefit foundation in their name. The Pat Hearn and Colin De Land Cancer Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide assistance for medical expenses to members of the visual arts community with cancer. More information and donation instructions can be found at www.phcdl.org
Graffiti Research Lab goes Super-High Tech
Feb 9th
The Graffiti Research Lab has developed a “laser-tag” system to project images onto buildings and other public surfaces.
I love the smell of stimulated radiation in the morning.
Last night @ 2200 hours, the GRL laser-tag system went online and fully operational. The laser tag system status is GO and we are calling all writers in the Netherlands to please report to Rotterdam most riki-tik for training and deployment. The GRL will be turning over control of the system to writers, protesters, artists and the citizens of Rotterdam from the 7th to the 10th of February, starting each night around 1600 hours at the KPN building in Rotterdam. If you’ve ever wanted to catch a 20-story high tag with a laser beam, WE WANT YOU!
Link
Previously on Boing Boing:
• Graffiti Research Lab’s video of Maker Faire
• Make cheap magnetic LEDs for fun graffiti projects
• LED Throwies at Maker Faire
• Share an inflatable studio with artist Huong Ngo
via boingboing
ARTSCENE : 25, THE LOS ANGELES ART AWARDS
Feb 9th
Is it just me, or does this seem more than a little strange:
ARTSCENE : 25, THE LOS ANGELES ART AWARDS
Tickets are now on sale!
For ticket information and purchase, go to ArtScene’s home page:
http://www.artscenecal.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 5:30 – 9:30pm
LACMA, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Contact ArtScene for further information:
E-mail, artscene@artscenecal.com
Tel, 213.482.4724
Fax, 213, 482.4357
Farewell to CoCA, Seattle?
Feb 8th
This may be your last chance to party with the CoCA crowd:
"Please join us for Judith Kindler’s closing party on February 11th at Shilshole Bay Beach Club (aka CoCAcabana) 6-8pm – open free to a CoCA mimbers. Kindler’s conceptual “Consume” photographs will be on view.
From 8pm on, experience LIVE vinyl DJ sets mixed Rane Serato technology
Performed by:
21+ No Host
$7 door charge after 8pm. No-host bar.
Prepare to DANCE
25 Years of Love & Rockets @ Fantagraphics, Seattle Saturday/Sunday
Feb 8th
"Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez’s Love & Rockets is the alternative comics success story of the 80′s and 90′s. If the publication of Zap #1 in 1967 "officially" marks the beginning of underground comix, the publication of Love & Rockets #1 in 1982 could be said to "officially" mark the beginning of the ’80′s comics renaissance clumsily called alternative comics.
"Both Gilbert and Jaime credit the punk rock explosion of the late ’70′s with broadening their horizons and leading them to reflect their personal experience in their comics.
"Fantagraphics began publishing Los Bros. in 1982. While the original Love & Rockets ended in 1996 with its 50th issue, popular demand caused the Bros. to revive the title five years later in a slightly different format, and it continues to be published every four months."
What:Original art from the punk-inspired indie comic classic.
Why: Puts Archie and Jughead to shame.
When: Reception with Los Bros Hernandez, Sat., 5-8 p.m.; panel discussion and book signing, Sun., 1-3 p.m.
via Fantagraphics Bookstore, 1201 S. Vale St., at Airport Way (206-658-0110).
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