Addressing subjects on the border of science and philosophy, Conrad Shawcross’s structural and often mechanical sculptures question the empirical, ontological, and philosophical systems that define our lives. While at first appearing rational and functional, his complex systems ultimately deny all rational function and force the viewer down alternate philosophical and metaphysical avenues to deduce a
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Michael Zansky
New York True to form, Michael Zansky continues his…see the full review in July/August’s magazine.
Thoughts on Resistance: A Conversation with Jeff and Alina Bliumis
While preparing to interview the Russian-born artists Alina and Jeff Bliumis, who live and work in New York, I involuntarily reflected on my own experience of living in exile. How did it happen that we, who are still young people, have already witnessed major historical shifts, including the rise and fall of regimes, ideologies, and
Defying Expectations: A Conversation with Momoyo Torimitsu
Momoyo Torimitsu says that she is a bit tired of being remembered for Jiro Miyata (1994), a life-sized robot she based on a middle-aged salaryman. But who could forget? Miyata, which Torimitsu had crawl around the streets of Tokyo, Paris, New York, and other cities, brilliantly embodied a hard-working, misunderstood, badly dressed everyman of the post-bubble era
SCAPE 2006, “Don’t Misbehave!”
Christchurch, New Zealand As if to fulfill a tongue-in-cheek prophecy…see the full review in July/August’s magazine.
What’s the Point? A Conversation with Marcus Bering
Some viewers of contemporary art, particularly Minimalist art, have been known to ask the question, “What’s the point?” but it is highly unusual for artists themselves to raise the issue. However, such is the case with German artist Marcus Bering, whose minimalistic work draws from a variety of influences ranging from the thoughts, actions, and
Sean Healy
Portland, Oregon Sean Healy’s “Supernormal” offered an extended…see the full review in July/August’s magazine.
Ryan Humphrey
Dallas Ryan Humphrey’s work communicates on…see the full review in June’s magazine.
David Byrne
New York Multi-talented David Byrne is known for using…see the full review in June’s magazine.
Ed Zelenak: Mapping the Allegory
While Ed Zelenak’s sculpture seems to reflect that intense period when Pop Art and Minimalism occupied center stage on the arts scene, in hindsight one realizes that his works are highly individuated, with a narrative element, some allusions to science, and even allegorical elements.
