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Performing Writing and the New Genres
NY Arts recently got in touch with two writer/poets and art theorists Amir Parsa and Ammiel Alcalay. In a fascinating roundtable, the two discuss world literature, interactions between art and literature, the Lebanese poet Nadia Tueni, and the nature of formal innovation. Amir Parsa: Ammiel Alcalay, two of your books have just been published. If […]
Yuria Okamura
Through my work, I explore the duality and the unity of physical and metaphysical worlds. I make an inquiry into the meaning of our existence from different perspectives including animist beliefs, religion, spirituality, and science. I incorporate images inspired by religious architecture, animal totems, landscapes, scientific illustrations, and geometric shapes; through which I aim to […]
Bente Helmersen
My watercolor paintings are a combination of floating pigments and strict, more solid elements. The light atmosphere this creates exposes my mindset of the changing light in the landscape of the Lofoten Islands in Norway, where I was born and grew up. In wintertime there is almost no daylight, But the light that is left […]
Vessels at The Horticultural Society of New York
Vessels: Nicole Cherubini, Francesca DiMattio, Brie Ruais, Beverly Semmes, and Betty Woodman. The Horticultural Society of New York – a growing community of urban gardeners who strive to maintain the relationship of plants and people – gives hospitality to an exciting group exhibition of contemporary ceramic sculptures by five New York-based female artists: Nicole Cherubini, Francesca […]
Brian Morris Gallery: Genius of Love
Genius of Love, curated by Jason Stopa, brings together a group of contemporary painters. Many of these works, both abstract and figurative, relish in hybrid painting techniques. Using varying approaches, the works allude to painting as love. Genius of Love includes Rick Briggs, Jaqueline Cedar, Farrell Brickhouse, Shara Hughes, EJ Hauser, Emily Noelle Lambert and Andrea […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
