Author Archives: jolanta
Cambodia These Days – Rodney Dickson
Americans are aware of what happened in Vietnam 30 years ago, but not so many know as much about what happened in Cambodia as a result of that war. Cambodia These Days Rodney Dickson S21 Prison Americans are aware of what happened in Vietnam 30 years ago, but not so many know as much about what […]
The Sublime meets Social Awareness – Drew First
As themes of populism and democracy sweep European summer exhibitions, a few European artists are finding trend inspiration enough to revitalize and reinvent social radicalism in contemporary art. The Sublime meets Social Awareness Drew First Courtesy of the artist As themes of populism and democracy sweep European summer exhibitions, a few European artists are […]
A Quarter Mile and a Hundred Years Away – Lyra Kilston
Governors Island, a small bit of forgotten land between lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, was the site for "Set and Drift," a subtle exhibition of nine public artworks organized by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. A Quarter Mile and a Hundred Years Away Lyra Kilston Jennifer Zachin, Taps, 2005. Governors Island, a small bit of forgotten […]
Remberences of Lyon, Past and Future – Tina Kesting
Lyon is historically famous for its creativity, as evinced by figures from Rabelais to the Lumière brothers. However, from September 13 through December 31, 2005 the august French city will be opening its doors to works from all over the world at La Biennale d’Art Contemporain de Lyon. Remberences of Lyon, Past and Future Tina […]
Purpose and Practicality – Janna Schoenberger
Entering its seventh year, Contemporary Art Twente (CAT)?named after the eastern region of the Netherlands?may be considered one of the most important events in Dutch art. Purpose and Practicality Janna Schoenberger Ruud van Empel. Courtesy of gallery. Entering its seventh year, Contemporary Art Twente (CAT)–named after the eastern region of the Netherlands–may be considered one […]
White Columns
White Columns consists of an ongoing program of culturally diverse exhibitions and services for visual artists. White Columns consists of an ongoing program of culturally diverse exhibitions and services for visual artists. It is a not-for-profit gallery which is open to the public, free of charge, eleven months per year and presents new exhibitions every […]
White Columns
White Columns consists of an ongoing program of culturally diverse exhibitions and services for visual artists. White Columns consists of an ongoing program of culturally diverse exhibitions and services for visual artists. It is a not-for-profit gallery which is open to the public, free of charge, eleven months per year and presents new exhibitions every […]
Again for the First Time – Emilie Trice
Walking down a nondescript street in East Berlin in the middle of the night in the dead of winter poses infinite possibilities. Behind every crumbling façade is the pent-up aggression of a city trembling with creative anxiety. Again for the First Time Emilie Trice Maurizio Cattelan, Bidibidobidiboo, 1996. Taxidermic squirrel and mixed media. 50x58cm. Walking […]
The Crystal Dedal – Vladimir Belegolovsky
Zodchestvo is a Russian word for architecture. But it is a word of spiritual connotations as well. Architecture could describe any structure, but zodchestvo is an art form defined by great rigor and beauty. It is also the name of the annual architectural festival in Moscow. The Crystal Dedal Vladimir Belegolovsky Steve Roden, Transmissions (voices […]
In Resonance – Dawn Chan
Remember that hyperactive boy in junior high, the one who found nothing funnier than the fact that he was an indefatigable public nuisance? At In Resonance, last month’s Seattle-based sound art exhibit, that boy was Thurston Moore. In Resonance Dawn Chan Jim Haynes, Fragments of a Former Moon, 2005. Glass, rust, illumination, audio. Photo: Mark […]
