Art In America Stays Blingin' w/Rashaad Newsome

Art in America: Rashaad Newsome (Link)

Ramis Barquet: Rashaad Newsome (Link)

EroticOnArtInfo

EroticOnArtInfo (Link)

Michelangelo's Taint on History

A new study says that the subjects and figures depicted in Michelangelo Buonarroti's "Last Judgment" are the results of multiple trips to public bath houses of the day which doubled as brothels. The brief reasoning behind the theory is outlined in an article on guardian.co.uk, but is not necessarily convincing. However it lines up with the working method for other famed artists across history. Think Manet's "Olympia."

Guardian: Michelangelo (Link)

Alexander McQueen Retrospective Slated For Summer 2011 @ the Met

ARTINFO: McQueen @ Met (Link)
NYT:McQueen @ Met (Link)

The late king of the art/fashion crossover will be honored with a career retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute to run May through July 2011.  Check out the runway archives on the McQueen website. Chock full of filmic video.

McQueen Runway Archives (Link)

Though Not Perceived by Most, "Economic Recovery" is Apparent in the Art Market

While most Americans continue struggling to make ends meet the world's wealthiest had a nice time shopping at Sotheby's annual Contemporary Art Auction evening sale. The iconic auction house did $222.5 million worth of business across 49 lots sold from the 54 available. Check out Judd Tully's round-up on ARTINFO.

ARTINFO Auction Reports (Link)

ARTINFO Write-Up on V magazine's MOVE @ PS1

Last week I posted the promotional video for a group of collaborative works from fashion designers and artists to be hosted by PS1 in Long Island City, and sponsored by V Magazine. It was a two day event spanning the past weekend and included fashion and art heavy hitters like Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Dan Colen, Rob Pruitt, and Ryan Trecartin. Check out the write-up on ARTINFO. Sounds like an art/fashion funhouse.

ARTINFO: MOVE @ PS1 (Link)

Come for the Erwin Wurm, Stay for the Tony Oursler

Lehmann Maupin (Link)

While on Lehmann Maupin's website looking into the Erwin Wurm's show I learned that another of my favorite artists is currently showing new works at this Chelsea gallery. Video/Installation artist, Tony Oursler's most recent compositions are groundbreaking, embracing a "miniatures" scale.  Oursler stays true to trademark form however,  incorporating projections into these new pieces. Wurm and Oursler together now you know you're in trouble.
Be sure to check out the featured Oursler video package from the reception as it provides a better sense of the work than the photos do.
If you can't get enough Erwin Wurm ARTINFO and Museo both have interviews on their sites (The Museo interview is older and a little long but it is accompanied by some great images of earlier works like "Fat House").

Wurm @ ARTINFO (Link)
Wurm @ Museo (Link)

LOT-EK: reduce, re-use, re-configure

LOT-EK @ Postopolis (Link)

I have always wanted a home composed of industrial materials and modernist design elements. In this  presentation at Postopolis ca. 2007 the collaborative design team LOT-EK, discussed their version of a low cost, a cookie-cutter type residential structure and commercial space constructions, both derived from recycled shipping containers. Check out their slick website below.

http://www.lot-ek.com/ (Link)

Orly Genger: Rope-a-Dope

Museo Magazine: Orly Genger (Link)

The first time I experienced Orly Genger's work was in the atrium of the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2008. Her sculptures are essentially enormous rope weavings that tend to define the space they occupy. Needless to say I was intrigued by their textural quality, simplicity of technique, and scale.   I recently came across her work again in a bi-monthly art periodical and went on an internet search for more interviews, pictures, and reviews. This rope is dope.

Artinfo: Orly Genger (Link)

Move Over New York...New Jersey's in the Art Game

http://www.njmoca.org/

There's a new player in the east coast art circuit neatly situated between NYC and Philly, the art capital of these United States and one of the great 'scene-cities' of our time, respectively. I can't wait to get back to my home state of New Jersey and check out the fresh offerings at the recently conceived NJMoCA, temporarily housed in the Asbury Park Convention Hall.  Read all about the opening reception of the inaugural exhibition in the Scene & Heard section of the Artforum website.

Artforum, NJMoCA (Link)

Another Step in the Evolution; Confluence of Art and Design

OLAF BREUNING AND CYNTHIA ROWLEY FOR MOVE! AT MOMA PS1 from V Magazine on Vimeo.

NYC Graffiti Throwback

NYT's Look at a New Art History (Link)

I have long thought about how how art works wriggle their way into the vernacular of art history. Though this article doesn't address that directly it does pose an intriguing look at one methodology. Even more interesting is this idea of a specific art history existing beyond the confines of academia.

Hermes 2010 Fall Menswear. Minimalist Luxury

Hermes 2010 Fall Menswear Slideshow (Link)
 
Understated colors, rich fabrics and knits, perfect draping and flawless construction are what caught my eye. Now to look for cheap knock-offs...

ArtBasel Party; HipsterHeaven

Nadas Pool Party, ArtBasel (Link)

I love to follow the art party circuit on artinfo.com. This art party featuring "hipsters" and young socialites is soaked in superficiality. This article seeks to distill down to a single sentence that which defines "hipster." I think the author takes a nice stab at it but misses the mark slightly. Check it out and let me know what you think.