During his milestone special, Bigger & Blacker, comedian Chris Rock once joked: “When you meet somebody for the first time, you’re not meeting them, you’re meeting their representative.” The joke itself has become an insightful classic that despite its bluntness and comical ire, it is actually rooted in a psychosocial philosophy that permeates society on a very real level. The …
Nationalism, What Is It and Where Can I Buy Some?
Nightmerica, was a two-person exhibition by Winnie van der Rijn and Ryan Bock (aka Bockhaus) that opened on Friday, November 1st and closed Sunday November, 3rd – capturing the fleeting Halloween surreality and lingering pre-election tension in the unseasonably warm air. Nights earlier, I streamed a Republican presidential rally at Madison Square Garden from my Fire Stick, wincing as a …
Universe Backstory an Explosive Triumph by KIPNZ at DIANA NEW YORK.
For anyone who is a fan of puzzles and things which are unnecessary complex, Universe Backstory – on view at DIANA New York and presented by the Walton, NY-based KIPNZ gallery is a goldmine. Featuring works by conceptual painter Rhys Ziemba, narrative sculptor Paul Latislaw and indexical artist Annie Hayes, Universe Backstory features a suite of artworks that do anything …
heart beats dust Every Time: The Wendy White Q&A.
The astute shapes, the quirky but grounded palette, the almost off kilter arrangement of the pieces, it all congregates to create this ionic atmosphere that feels brilliantly charged–both condense and spacious all at once.
A Look Back On Bree Chapin’s Girl Dinner at Jutta Gallery.
Last week an expat returned to the Big Oyster to debut a show of monochromatic hot pink paintings that portray a surprising subtlety and calmness. The artist is Bree Chapin and she says “I am fascinated with the cultural implications of pink” and “I wrote this while sleep deprived in the back of a cab, lol”.
we’re just so glad you’re home at 81 Leonard: The Ophelia Arc Q&A.
Ophelia Arc’s work puts you in a chokehold. Her dramatically malformed knitted sculptures are perplexing as they are intriguing. It invokes feelings of awe and uneasiness–a perfect mixture when consuming art that is meant to move you.
SHIRIN ABEDINIRAD in Conversation with Micaela Giovannotti.
Shirin Abedinirad is a conceptual, multimedia and performance artist from Iran currently residing in the United States. I came across her work few years ago while doing research on Instagram for a project on women empowerment by female artists expanding beyond the limitations of their own medium and into the Metaverse.
Looking Anywhere But Here: Marguerite Wibaux’s ‘SEEN’ at The Locker Room.
For Marguerite Wibaux, seeing is a matter of intimacy—and intimacy has multiple levels and takes multiple forms. “Seen,” a show up at The Locker Room until May 5 is a show as much about how we perceive one another as it is about how we look past one another or willfully ignore what is before us.
An Ephemeral Forever: The Brittany DiMauro Q&A.
Another memory that serves me well is encountering DiMauro herself as she installed a piece at the corner of St. Marks and 2nd Avenue, the gravesite of our beloved Gem Spa. She was alert but kind. The work and the sincere display of its process brought people in and that gave the installation a certain communal charm.
Surviving Mortality: The Jacquelynn Perkins Q&A.
erkins’ intentions are admirable and quite liberating. Through her work, she is redefining not only what is to be a woman but fine tuning the definition of humanity and what it means to be human.
Lighthou5e Makes Some Serious Heart Decisions.
In his latest rap album, “Heart Decisions,” artist Lighthou5e explores the complexities of love and personal growth. Inspired by the turbulent times we live in, Lighthou5e delves into the battlefield of modern relationships, where love often takes a backseat to ego and self-interest. Through the allegorical story of Nigel and Charlise, the album takes listeners on a journey of emotional …
Talking to Pablo. | Shawn Hricz at Solas Studios.
1965, Summerville New Jersey, 11:30PM. Shawn Hricz is born half an hour too early, at least according to his mother. His father celebrates. He’ll be able to claim little Shawn on his taxes for the previous year. Mother had been hoping Shawn would snag the title of “First Baby of the Year” and all the accolades that come with it, …