Montreal One of the world’s great experiments in bringing art into an open context, Art Souterrain animates the tunnels, walkways, Metro stations, and buildings of Montreal’s underground city. Founded in 2009, the festival has grown from humble beginnings under the guidance of founder and CEO Frédéric Loury, creating opportunities for art to go directly to
April 2015
Doris Chase
Seattle Abmeyer + Wood Fine Art The fourth exhibition of Doris Chase’s work since her death in 2008 focused on the decade 1964–74. Drawn from the artist’s estate, the survey revealed Doris Chase before she became “Doris Chase,” pioneer godmother of dance video.
Salvatore Scarpitta
Washington, DC Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Nowadays countless artists make use of everyday discards, but Salvatore Scarpitta (1919–2007) was a trailblazer at, as he put it, “introduc[ing] into the art experience the life experience.” Given his passion for cars, he didn’t just recycle car parts.
