This week, we take a trip down memory lane with Aleksandra Mir. Mir’s internationally “Venetian” postcard designs were featured in the 53rd Venice Biennale. Currently on view through October 9, 2011, Mir’s video piece First Woman on the Moon (1999-) is part of the group exhibition ONCE UPON A TIME: FANTASTIC NARRATIVES IN CONTEMPORARY VIDEO, at the Guggenheim, Berlin. The following article was originally published by Kelly Nosari on June 9,[…..]
On view from September 8 – October 22 at Gagosian Gallery (London), Mike Kelley continues his investigation on the inconsistencies in the story of Superman. Kelley began his quest in 1999 with the Kandors series, and the newest iteration, Exploded Fortress of Solitude, highlights the devastation and destruction of Superman’s home planet. The following article was originally posted on February 2, 2011 by Caitlin Moore. Mike Kelley[…..]
This week’s pick from the DS archives features Italian-born artist, Maurizio Cattelan. Cattelan has an upcoming retrospective exhibit at the Guggenheim opening on November 4 2011, until January 22, 2012. The following article was originally published on June 9, 2010 by Noah Simblist. Courtesy: Marian Goodman Gallery, New York, Photo credit: Zeno Zotti A myth is a foundational narrative that may be based in truth or[…..]
Our friends at Beautiful/Decay just released a great studio visit video with Los Angeles-based artist Eric Yanker. It’s a must see… Los Angeles artist Eric Yahnker opened the doors of his downtown studio to Beautiful/Decay and Visual Creatures to give our readers insight into his witty, iconic work that is layered with pop culture influences and the deconstruction of its icons. Eric discusses his career[…..]
This Sunday we’re taking a look back at the exhibition, Infinity, curated by Andrew Schoultz in 2009. Schoultz’s own work is currently featured with Paul Klee in the exhibit, Images in Dialogue, on view at the SF MoMA until January 2012. The following article was originally published on October 23, 2009 by Edy Pickens. Infinity, curated by Andrew Schoultz is a collection of 15 contemporary[…..]
Today’s feature is brought to you from our friends at Beautiful/Decay. As part of their ongoing Artist Interview Series, B/D sat down with artist and illustrator Pat Perry to see what is happening in the studio. Between train cars and mopeds, and over the course of thousands of miles, Pat Perry slowly realizes his dream of busting outside the confines of the mundane. All too[…..]
This Sunday, From the DS Archives features Ed Ruscha and Marcel Duchamp in the essay “A Shovel, A Roulette Wheel and a Check Walk into A Bar” by Andrew Tosiello. The following article was originally published on November 22, 2010. I have a really hard time living in the present. I’m at odds, generally, to be here, now and that fucks me up pretty much[…..]
