Author Archives: jolanta
Jean S. Godfrin (Argadol)
Courtesy of the artist “I also leave a big part to spontaneity and improvisation during the realization of the work, so that I inject my humor and energy of the moment.” Jean S. Godfrin (Argadol) www.artsetter.com/member/argadol Jean S. Godfrin (ARGADOL) is a French contemporary artist and advertising graphic designer who is fascinated by […]
What is Toronto???
What is Toronto??? Pierogi, 177 North 9th Street, 718-599-2144. Williamsburg. May 13 – June 12, 2011. Opening: Friday, May 13, 7 – 9 PM
The Fabric Works
The Fabric Works Louise Bourgeois – The Fabric Works May 12 – June 25, 2011, Cheim & Read, 547 W 25th Street NY, NY 10001
Robert Mapplethorpe – 50 Americans
Robert Mapplethorpe – 50 Americans May 7 – June 18, 2011, Sean Kelly Gallery, 528 W 29th St, NY, NY, 10001
Ryan McGinness
Ryan McGinness – Recent Paintings May 19 – July 1, 2011, Michael Kohn Gallery, 8071 Beverly Bld, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Ai Weiwei Granted Visit From His Wife
The Associated Press reports that the detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was granted a visit with his wife Lu Qing on Sunday. The brief, monitored meeting was his first contact with the outside world in forty-three days. “He has changed. His mood and demeanor are so different from the simple and spontaneous Ai […]
Anne Ferrer’s Billowing Beauty
“This ‘live ballet’ brings a continuous element of chaos..” “This ‘live ballet’ brings a continuous element of chaos, surprise and joy, like a floating bubble, or a shimmering shrine, to one of the busiest avenues in New York City.” Courtesy of the artist and the Lab Gallery. LAB Gallery The Lab (for installation […]
Social Commentary: The Paintings of Marta Czok
Each one of her paintings conveys a compelling story “Each one of her paintings conveys a compelling story that highlights singular moments of perception in a visually stunning fashion.” Marta Czok, Tank, 2010. Acrylic, graphite, India ink on canvas, 100cm x 200cm. Courtesy of the artist Jill Smith Timelessness can be translated as the […]
Sukhi Barber: Beauty & Emptiness
the human form is a catalyst for exploring such themes as immateriality, metamorphosis, and transcendence. “In many of her enthralling pieces the human form is a catalyst for exploring such themes as immateriality, metamorphosis, and transcendence.” Sukhi Barber, Crystal Clear, 2009. Bronze and crystal, 15.5″ x 9″ x 9.5″ Courtesy of the artist. Author: Jill […]
Turbulent Terrain
“Abstracted, these forces and structures develop a psychological dimension, evoking subjective experiences of the mind’s textures, intensities, and silences…” “Abstracted, these forces and structures develop a psychological dimension, evoking subjective experiences of the mind’s textures, intensities, and silences…” Leslie Shows, Nitrogen Cycle/10 Reds, 2010. Mixed media on panel, 75 x 120 inches. […]
