curated mag - Lines of Attack: Conflicts in Caricature
Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art presents Lines of Attack from February 4, 2010.
The exhibition compares historical political caricature with more contemporary images (drawn from the Presidency’s of Clinton and Bush) to highlight the position of the genre in journalism. Significant space is allotted for debate and review of the potential for caricature in online media platforms. On view through May 16, 2010.
Above – Nicholas Garland, “America’s Nightmare – after Fuseli,” 2006. Pen, ink and watercolor. Appeared in Daily Telegraph, February 16, 2006.
Two more examples included in Lines of Attack after the jump.
There are a few weeks left to catch Richard Rezac’s new work on view at Rhona Hoffman Gallery. Born in Chicago, Rezac attended the Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, where he recieved his MFA in 1982. Rezac lives and works in his hometown.
On view through February 13 at Rhona Hoffman Gallery 118 N. Peoria Street, Chicago, IL.
Accomplished artist and brilliant tattooist Eric Eaton opens his solo exhibition “The Land of Love and No Fear” this Friday, February 5, 2010. The exhibition presents new works at Pure Gold Gallery, Philadelphia’s newest contemporary art venue. Eric’s black and gray drawings and paintings show influence from his background in tattooing.
Pure Gold Gallery, 1050 N. Hancock St., Ste 57, Philadelphia, PA. “The Land of Love and No Fear” runs through the month of February.
Opening on February 5, 2010, The City Arts and Music Project presents “Botanists of the Asphalt” (part II). The exhibition will be located at 70-74 City Road, London, and challenges viewers to rethink their notions of the city through the eyes of various artists. Each artist presenting has taken the flaneur as initial inspiration – the seemingly wondering 19th-century artist providing astute social commentary.
Curated by Stephanie Pochet “Botanists of Asphalt” runs through the 26th of February. Seven artists are included, and each tackles urban space with distinct medium.
Selected preview and brief introduction to the artists after the jump.
The third in a special series of installations at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Graphic Masters III showcases the exceptional wealth and variety of American artists’ works on paper. Twenty eight watercolors, charcoals and drawings make up the selection, which will be on view through August 8, 2010. The works include pieces by Carolyn Brady, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebud – and are all rarely seen parts of the Smithsonian collection. Joann Moser, senior curator, was responsible for the selections.
A brief preview follows. Full slide show of exhibited works here (don’t skip out on it). There is also a full catalog available from the museum shop.
The Taxali 300 celebrates the career of commercial illustrator Gary Taxali. Taxali has supplied work for publications ranging from GQ to McSweeneys. Over two decades he’s produced some 300 works, all of which are exhibited as a complete set at Narwhal Art Projects from today through February 28, 2010.
For those wishing to learn a bit more about Taxali, I recommend checking out Peggy Roalf’s interview with the artist at DART.
Narwhal Art Projects is located at 680 Queens Street West in Toronto, CA.
A few examples of Taxali’s illustrations follow after the jump.
On January 29, 2010, London’s Signal Gallery opens Mortal/Immortal. The exhibitions brings together two mature artists – Crawford Adamson and Barbara Steinberg – who work in different painting styles. Adamson, the figure takes center stage. His work positions the body free of setting and narrative. Steinberg, in contrast, paints with bold abstract form and color. Both artists have exhibited extensively in the United Kingdom and have previously appeared at Signal Gallery.
Mortal/Immortal runs to February 13, 2010. The private viewing takes place tomorrow, after which a full selection of images will be available on the Signal’s website.
Olivier Catte was born in 1957, since 1997 he’s devoted himself to New York City as subject. Coming from Normandy, France, Catte’s perspective is fresh and he takes liberally from both abstract and representational schools. NYCartON collects 160 pieces to form a full view of New York City. Selections of the series are available for view on the Nycarton blog and also on display at El Greco Gallery, Veracruz Mexico through February 20, 2010.
A behind the scenes look at the installation of Gabriel Orozco’s Mobile Matrix at MOMA. The exhibition is on view through March 1, 2010. (via Art Babble).
Sculptor Emil Alzamora was born in Lima, Peru in 1975, and raised in Boca Grande, Florida. He studied at Florida State University before moving to the Hudson River Valley to embark on a career in sculpture. Alzamora has been there since 1998.
Alzamora is currently showing at Artbreak Gallery in Brooklyn (195 Grand Street). Random Mutations that Work runs through February 2010
I spoke with Alzamora about material, technique, and the feeling of exhibiting new work.
The interview, along with a full tour of the exhibition, is found after the jump.
