by Claudine Isé | Nov 2, 2009 | Blog
My vote for most unintentionally puzzling press release issued by an otherwise savvy museum press office? Gotta be the MCA Chicago’s email blast for Hide and Seek, a new exhibition (on view from October 20 – November 13, 2009) that’s a playful...
by Claudine Isé | Oct 29, 2009 | Blog
Acclaimed photographer Roy DeCarava, known for his empathetic images of the everyday lives of African Americans in Harlem, died last Tuesday at the age of 89. From his obituary in the L.A. Times: DeCarava (pronounced Dee-cuh-RAH-vah) photographed Harlem during the...
by Claudine Isé | Oct 28, 2009 | Blog
It’s been a possibility for awhile now, but nonetheless I was surprised and saddened to learn that I Space Gallery will officially close its doors on December 31st. Last ditch efforts at fundraising, which once looked quite hopeful, ultimately could not overcome...
by Claudine Isé | Oct 28, 2009 | Blog
Check out these enthralling, atmospheric, super-sinister art videos that were part of an installation at Galeria Animal, Santiago, Chile by the artists Niles Atallah, Cristobal Leon & Joaquin Cociña. Those chilling whispered voiceovers are probably going to give...
by Claudine Isé | Oct 26, 2009 | Blog
Writing in Artworld Salon, Catherine Spaeth reflects on political nostalgia and Nancy Spero’s legacy: “Nancy Spero’s death the Sunday before last invites reflection upon what it means for an artist to be politically engaged at this time. Today the...
