Author Archives: jolanta
Africa’s Stellar Art at the Newark Museum
African Cosmos: Stellar Arts will be on view at the Newark Museum from February 27 through August 11, 2013. It is the first major exhibition exploring the historical legacy of African cultural astronomy and its intersection with both traditional and contemporary African arts. Presenting more than 70 outstanding works of art from throughout the continent, […]
Somewhere In The Fold
Somewhere In The Fold The Popular Workshop1173 Sutter StreetSan Francisco, CaliforniaJanuary 17th, 2013. The Popular Workshop
The Black Wing of Duende
Goethe describes duende as “a mysterious power that all may feel and no philosophy can explain,” and Lorca calls it “in sum, the spirit of the earth.” It’s that ineffable force between human and art—whether on the canvas, in the rhythm of a guitar, in the motion of a dance, or in the words of […]
2012: Repression’s Watershed
By Meakin Armstrong The show trial of 2012: three women are locked in a glass booth like Adolf Eichmann. Prosecution witnesses accuse them of “devilish” dancing. Bearded priests bemoan their “sin against God.” Reporters say “pussy” on national TV. Condemnations ring out around the world. There is a torrent of speeches. And support from Madonna […]
Tom Sanford
Tom Sanford is a New York-based artist whose work is exhibited around the world. Tom Sanford is a New York-based artist whose work is exhibited around the world. His paintings, which range from historical works depicting celebrity assassinations to portraits of gangsta rappers and teen pop tarts to elaborate cosmologies weaved together from Hollywood movies, […]
Shaun O’Dell
Shaun O’Dell makes drawings, videos, music and sometimes sculpture. Shaun O’Dell makes drawings, videos, music and sometimes sculpture. His work explores the intertwining realities of the human and natural orders. O’Dell has exhibited his work at many venues, including the Jack Hanley Gallery in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the San Francisco Museum of Modern […]
Nils Karsten
Originally from Hamburg, Germany, the artist apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in Berlin before moving to New York in 1995. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, the artist apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in Berlin before moving to New York in 1995. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1999, participated in the Skowhegan program […]
Aude Moreau
“Here’s the art of silencing words, but… to say what exactly.” “Here’s the art of silencing words, but… to say what exactly.” Lemay. Excerpt from a notebook, 1991, p.34 (Our translation) This sentence, which was found in the galerie B-312 guest book and is addressed to an artist who exhibited in 1991, became the leitmotiv […]
Janet Biggs
Janet Biggs is known primarily for her work in video, photography and performance. Janet Biggs is known primarily for her work in video, photography and performance. She lives and works in New York City. She has captured such events as speeding motorcycles on the Bonneville salt flats, horses galloping on treadmills, Olympic synchronized swimmers in […]
Jacolby Satterwhite: New Work
Jacolby Satterwhite: New Work Jan 5 – Feb 16, 2013 Reception: Sat Jan 5 6pm Monya Rowe Gallery 504 West 22nd Street, New York Monya Rowe Gallery
