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Figured at Bric Rotunda Gallery

FIGURED: Emerging Curator Exhibition January 26 – March 3, 2012 This exhibition, curated by Kris Nuzzi, explores how artists undertake representation of the figure without using a physical form. Deliberately moving beyond the meaning of direct portraiture, Figured focuses on unconventional interpretations to reveal the artist’s intention beyond what meets the eye. Using words, possessions, […]

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Squeeze Machine: Jan 26th-29th

Field Projects: Squeeze Machine   Field Projects Show #2 Squeeze Machine Opening: Thursday Jan. 26th, 6:00-8:00pm Dates: Jan. 26th – Feb. 5th by appointment after Sunday Jan. 29th Field Projects is pleased to present its second exhibition Squeeze Machine, curated by Jacob Rhodes, and featuring work by Leah Bailis, Pete Deevakul, Lucy Kim, Heidi Lau, […]

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Feminist Tea Party – Saturday Performance

Illegitimate & Herstorical, Saturday at A.I.R. Gallery A Feminist Tea Party collective, Bland Boydston III, Rachel Farmer, Barbara Hammer, Reena Katz, Lucretia Knapp, Barbara Greene Mann, Alice O’Malley, L.J. Roberts, Tobaron Waxman, Chris Vargas. Closing Reception with Emily Roysdon: January 28, 4-6pm. Performance: by A Feminist Tea Party from 2:00 – 4:45pm. A.I.R. Gallery 111 […]

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A Farewell to Exit Art

After 30 amazing years, Exit Art will be closing end of May 2012. Exit Art has supported and fostered a vibrant, interdisciplinary artistic community in New York, organizing over 200 exhibitions, events, festivals and programs, featuring more than 2,500 artists. Founded in 1982 by Executive Director, Jeanette Ingberman and Artist Director, Papo Colo, Exit Art […]

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In Conversation: Jennifer Samet Interviews Andrea Belag

Andrea Belag:  Matisse and Philip Guston were my primary influences as a young artist. I went to the NYSS to study with Philip Guston but he was not open to working with female students. After leaving school, I wanted to expunge his influence and I looked closely at the work of Eva Hesse and other […]

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CultureMart 2012: Epyllion

CULTUREMART 2012: Epyllion Lindsay Abromaitis-Smith’s Epyllion Carnal and spiritual collide in this search for what nourishes the infinite possibilities of our hearts’ desires. In the world premiere of Epyllion, the story we are becoming unfolds through puppetry, movement, and song, developing new rituals that tap into the innate intelligence of the body and reawaken this […]

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Momenta Art Video 2012

VIDEO 2012 January 27 through April 1, 2011 Momenta Art is pleased to present the 2012 edition of its annual Video Series. In lieu of traditional openings, each exhibition will be accompanied by a Sunday evening event – an artist talk, a performance, or a discussion. The series will span five two-week exhibitions and will […]

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Turid Kristin Øveraas

  “My paintings depict the landscape with elements of utopia and deconstruction.”   Courtesy of the artist.   Turid Kristin Øveraas http://www.osloart.com/gallery-online/artists/painters/itemlist/category/396-turid-kristin-øveraas.html My paintings depict the landscape with elements of utopia and deconstruction. This is a reflection of our constructed landscape.  My intention is to deliver my interpretation of the value and beauty of nature, […]

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Dominique Normand

  “Nature is my beacon, the ultimate model of perfection.”   Courtesy of the artist.   Dominique Normand www.dominiquenormand.wordpress.com Painting gives a feeling of fulfillment as I move from one work to the next- it allows me to interrelate. Exploring creative dimensions feeds my quest for meaning. Art allows me to glorify compassion, merrymaking, simplicity […]

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A Beautiful Elsewhere: Mathematics, Paris-Style

“Mathematics: A Beautiful Elsewhere” is a unique exhibition created by the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain with the aim of offering visitors “a sudden change of scenery,” to use an expression of mathematician Alexandre Grothendieck. The Fondation Cartier has opened its doors to the community of mathematicians and invited a number of artists to accompany […]

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