Cai Guo-Qiang’s work confronts propaganda, both Eastern and Western, head-on. Venice’s Rent Collection Courtyard (re-created for his retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in New York as New York’s Rent Collection Courtyard) won the Golden Lion Award at the 1999 Venice Biennale.
Mingling Identities: A Conversation with Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami’s status as an international art star is enhanced by his reputation for marketing complex concepts that are, in some ways, disguised as “eye candy.” His vision, his processes, and the way in which his work resonates with viewers all contribute to his popularity.
Eliminating Subject and Object: A Conversation with Susan York
Susan York and I began our day at Dia:Beacon last fall with a guided tour of Michael Heizer’s sunken sculptures. She examined the way the pieces were set into the floor and questioned the guides about how they were installed.
“Architecture/Sculpture”
Washington, DC The Washington Sculptor’s Group is a…see the full review in July/August’s magazine.
Bernard Williams
Thomas McCormick Gallery With its colorfully festooned vernacular signage advertising…see the full review in July/August’s magazine.
Oliver Jackson: The Order of Making
As a sculptor, Oliver Jackson is almost free of what we typically call “style.” His work frustrates attempts to establish an overall order based on appearance alone. In many instances, his production begins from a specific mode of resistance, and as these change, so does the work.
Charles Searles
New York ln this colorful, animated show the sculptures…see the full review in June’s magazine.
“India: New Installations”
Pittsburgh Michael Olijnyk, the Mattress Factory’s curator…see the full review in June’s magazine.
Liliana Moro
Los Angeles Liliana Moro, who rose to international prominence…see the full review in June’s magazine.
Norm Magnusson
Ridgefield, Connecticut Norm Magnussen’s outdoor installation On This Site Stood…see the full review in June’s magazine.
