In honor of the beginning of Autumn, today from the DS Archives we bring you the sobering mystery of Johannes Kahrs. Kahrs’ second solo exhibition at Luhring Augustine is on view until October 22, 2011. The following article was originally published by Julie Henson on February 16, 2010. I have to admit, there is nothing more impressive to me than a well executed painting, and[…..]
Today from the DS archives we bring you the digital op-art and often dreamily graphic Tauba Auerbach. Auerbach’s show at Glen Horrowitz Bookseller’s East Hampton Gallery closes tomorrow so hurry over! If you miss it worry not, she will be speaking at this year’s New York Art Book Fair held at PS1 in Queens. This article was originally posted on September 8, 2009 by Rebekah[…..]
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[…..]
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[…..]
This Sunday, From the DS Archives features artist Martin Creed and others from the 2010 Turner Prize. Creed is currently exhibiting in a summer group exhibition at the Tate St. Ives. As part of an ongoing series of artist videos produced by the Tate, TateShots brings you a short video on Martin Creed. The following article was originally published on December 16, 2010 by Michelle[…..]
