Lynda Benglis’s recent sculptures consistently direct the viewer to their material qualities. However, it is the narratives that develop in relation to the materials and shapes that are stressed in her works. As one moves from their commanding physical power to the richness of their metaphoric and emotional associations, their playful intelligence becomes more evident.
Tom Joyce: The Iron Iceberg
When the Twin Towers fell, Tom Joyce was in New York for an exhibition of his work at the Museum of Arts and Design. Several months later, a friend sent him a vial of ash from the site.
Miami: Sculpture in the Pleasure Dome
In December, as crowds pour into town for Art Basel/Miami Beach, Miami will once again become the darling of the international art set. Art Basel puts Miami in a brilliant spotlight, but there are other major players contributing to the city’s reputation.
Tony Feher
New York Tony Feher finds poetry in industrial and…see the full review in December’s magazine.
Weston Teruya and Michele Carlson
San Francisco It’s been said that one of the critical…see the full review in December’s magazine.
Loretta Quinn
Malvern and Richmond, Australia Loretta Quinn’s mid-career survey included major
Book Review : Mark di Suvero: Dreambook
Mark di Suvero: Dreambook shows the daring, greatness, and…see the full review in December’s magazine.
Leon Ferrari
Buenos Aires “Diverse” is perhaps the best way to refer…see the full review in December’s magazine.
Beverly Pepper: Primal Potential
Majestic, monumental, yet scarcely 10 inches high, Beverly Pepper’s “Explorations in Stone” may be uncharacteristically small works, but they have her signature robust stature, conveying a primitive energy and raw power. Photographed without scale markers, these marble, granite, alabaster, and onyx sculptures could be six or 60 feet high—and as Pepper is famous for her
