Reviews of current gallery shows and museum exhibitions by ArtCulture staff and guest contributors
Sustainability is slowly becoming a part of all aspects of our lives. From organic cotton tees, to reusable shopping totes, to hybrid cars; there are very few parts left untouched by the “green” market. Now, we are even seeing eco-consciousness in the works of artists. Although some creations make a statement about our impact on [...]
How can an exhibition be in two museums at once? We’re not talking about a digital piece or a film, but actual sculptures. If you’re an artist such as Cai Guo-Qiang, just make a copy. This is exactly what he did for his Inopportune: Stage One exhibit at the Guggenheim in New York. Well, I [...]
I don’t remember the exact moment that Moleskine journals made their way into my family, but pretty soon we all had several; blank journals, day planners, address books, grid paper, and beyond. The sleek black journal seemed so ingenious. It was simple, it stayed closed with an attached piece of elastic, and best of all [...]
Parisians and visitors to the French capital have the chance to take advantage of the interesting show at the Pinacotheque de Paris, completely dedicated to American-born artist Man Ray. One of the fathers of surrealism and dadaism, Man Ray is remembered for his work that often verged on the ridiculous. Born Emmanuel Radnitzy, in 1999 [...]
Seattle and Portland tend to have great art, be it performance or visual; there is always something new and cutting edge to check out from Northwest artists. But in this year’s winter months, the highlight of the Pacific Northwest art scene isn’t local artists; this time it’s all about France. The gray months of February [...]
Ok, its around 2 AM, New York time. Our ride from JFK to Manhattan was visually informative enough, but lately, considering the layovers, it seems that just flying across the U.S. takes an entire day. I’m sure this is directly attributed to my finding cheaper flight packages online. In any event, after spending the day [...]
Chris Jordan, a Seattle based visual artist, has created an exciting new exhibit entitled “Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait.” It can be viewed from September 8 to October 20 at the Paul Kopeikin Gallery located in Los Angeles, California. Jordan, the man behind previous works such as “In Katrina’s Wake: Portraits of Loss from [...]
Ships, a collection from Google Satellite by Jenny Odell
Photography by Oleg Dou, via El Dado del Arte
Generative art by Franz Thues and Dirk König, via Alex Wain
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