'curious to get my son's reaction to MBW's exhibit, I returned there once again -- this time, with Dani. He was also fascinated by it all. He noticed that just about every piece has a red dot on it. We asked for a price list; none is available. The particular piece that intrigued Dani was $90,000. And so I've been thinking lots about MBW and decided that he's a genius. Not only does he satirize the entire notion of originality and appropriation -- but he's brilliant at it.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Claudio Ethos in "Re-Creation 2"
Among the highlights of "Re-Creation 2" are the brilliantly-executed surrealistic paintings of Brazilian street artist Claudio Ethos. I was not familiar with his work. 'strange to have discovered it in a corporate setting. But it is definitely one of the wonders of the Ogilvy Chocolate Factory -- and will remain on the walls of its third floor through July 31st.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Boxi in "Re-Creation 2"
In collaboration with the Carmichael Gallery, the Ogilvy Chocolate Factory at 636 11th Avenue has transformed its first seven floors into an impressive street art gallery. My favorite floor was floor 3 -- that introduced me to the the haunting work of Ethos and Boxi.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Space Invader In SoHo
'always fun to run into Space Invader when I least expect to. 'found him yesterday on Thompson Street. 'loving it!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Rosson Crow, "Bowery Boys"
As I was down in SoHo this afternoon, I stopped off at Deitch Projects to check out Rosson Crow's exhibit "Bowery Boys," -- just a few hours before its official opening. I was not familiar with Rosson Crow, but I've never been disappointed by any exhibit at Deitch. And this one wasn't an exception. I was mesmerized by the brashness and boldness of Crow's paintings referencing NYC's outlaws. Only when I read the press release did I discover that the painter is a female. I wouldn't have thought so. The exhibit continues through March 27th at 18 Wooster Street. 'can't imagine SoHo without Deitch Projects. I will miss it.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Bombs and Throw-Ups
I always wondered what was on those parking lot walls -- always blocked by cars whenever I passed by. Well, tonight I finally found out -- layers and layers of bombs and throw-ups. I had the place almost to myself while walking across town on West 17th Street after dark.
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