Author Archives: mauri
Simon Hantai at Paul Kasmin
Paul Kasmin Gallery presents never before seen works by Hungarian-born artist Simon Hantai. Hantai’s work can be distinguished by his signature technique “pillage,” or folded, tied, and dyed un-stretched canvas. His work interplays between positive and negative space, resulting in both geometric and botanical patterns. A massive figure in Europe, his work deserves more recognition […]
When Darkness Falls by Emese Krunák-Hajagos
Nightfall / Alkony New tendencies in figurative painting Galerie Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, March 29 – May 24, 2013 MODEM, Debrecen, Hungary October 7, 2012 – February 10, 2013 Mankind has always been fascinated by darkness. In the beginning as the Bible says, “darkness covered the face of the deep” and since then looking into […]
Tauba Auerbach: Tetrachromat
Drawing inspiration from mathematics and physics, Tauba Auerbach investigates surface and topology issues through paintings, drawings, photographs, and artists books. The title of the exhibition, Tetrachromat, refers to a particular condition of color information conveyance. Auerbach pushes the notion that most humans own the variable capable of modulating colors to form the visible spectrum apparent […]
Ugo Rondinone’s Human Nature with Public Art Fund
By Masha Froliak In the midst of nineteen commercial buildings of Rockefeller Center, scattered between 49th to 50th street, stand nine unique human figures of Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone. Human Nature, the latest site specific creation of the artist, is built of massive bluestone slabs piled on top of each other into forms which resemble […]
DSM-V at The Future Moynihan Station
Vito Schnabel presents a collection of artwork from mid-century to present day working artists whose projects raise questions about the norms of conventional perception and behavior. DSM-V, the exhibition’s title, is short for The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Hovering over this exhibition is a reflection on the collapsing […]
Publication Studio comes to Eyebeam
Non-profit art and technology center Eyebeam, is partnering up with Portland-based social publishing group, Publication Studio. Publication Studio’s micro-residency will last from May 16-23, events include; a panel and public discussion, Kristin Lucas’ book launch, and the exhibition REBIND where 42 iconic books will be rebound in covers created by a selection of exciting artists. […]
In Conversation: Noah Becker interviews Daria Irincheeva
Daria Irincheeva has a sharp wit and keen sense of humor. Perhaps this is why she collaborates easily at Maurizo Cattelan’s Family Business gallery where she is director. Whenever I connect with her and the intense photographer Ruy Sanchez Blanco, I feel energized by our dialogue. Irincheeva’s solo exhibition Avoid This Water took place at […]
Vincent Como at Minus Space
Vincent Como has channeled John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost (1667) in his new series of black monochrome paintings. The small scale paintings are illuminated by varying numbers of candles installed on shelves below the paintings. Como uses classical oil painting methods which result in a highly reflective surface consequently exhibiting faint traces of heat, […]
Dariusz Mlącki
My art is clearly contemplative in nature. I paint on canvas, timber boards, and cork sheets. I make sculpted objects using string, or make spatial and illusive painting objects. The array of colors is quite limited to various shades of white, grey, black, or brown. As an artist, I oscillate on the border between a […]
June Fairs, 2013
Art Basel June 13-16, artbasel.com Art Basel is recognized as the premier international art show, providing a platform for artists and gallerists from around the world. Exhibitors: 303 Gallery, 47 Canal, Miguel Abreu Gallery, Acquavella Galleries, Inc., Air de Paris, Galería Juana de Aizpuru, Alfonso Artiaco, Galerie Berinson, Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, Buchmann Galerie, Leo Castelli Gallery, […]
