‘Too Slutty?’ An Addendum on Facebook Portraiture

‘Too Slutty?’ An Addendum on Facebook Portraiture

I received a bit of feedback on last Monday’s post on Facebook portraiture that I thought I’d share here today. First was a stray observation made during an email exchange that Facebook has provided a great source for stock drunk girl imagery, if your work...
Tumbling w/ Stephanie Davidson

Tumbling w/ Stephanie Davidson

A couple weeks ago, I asked Stephanie Davidson if she would be interested in conducting a conversation about her practice over a shared tumblr site. aiwsd.tumblr.com is the result of our discussion of her work (both online and off), and how the communal aspects of...
Notes on Portraiture in the Facebook Age

Notes on Portraiture in the Facebook Age

“But saying no to the internet is not a simple exercise of willpower. The encroachment of the internet into our everyday lives often seems irresistible not merely because we like it “too much” but because we palpably risk social exclusion if we can’t keep...
Triple Candie Lecture at Gallery 400 Tonight!

Triple Candie Lecture at Gallery 400 Tonight!

In my book, this is a must-see. NY avant-gallerists Triple Candie lecture at Gallery 400 tonight! Here are the details: Triple Candie ” For Teaching Porpoises Only: A Lecture Demonstration” September 13, 5-7:30 pm Gallery 400 Lecture Room Shelly Bancroft...