Tuesday’s Video Pick

Last night I was looking at work by contemporary Icelandic artists when I discovered the work of Egill Sæbjörnsson. This video, Ping Pong Dance (2006), borders on being annoying while still holding onto that stoner “whoa” factor. “An installation...
Clowns Tortured by Nauman’s Clown Torture

Clowns Tortured by Nauman’s Clown Torture

A few weeks ago, Decider sent three real clowns to watch Bruce Nauman’s installation Clown Torture at the Art Institute. The clowns, they were bemused. One reacted thusly: “It’s all self-inflicted,” Williams says of the tortured clowns....
Episode 204: Art Basel 2009

Episode 204: Art Basel 2009

http://media.libsyn.com/media/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports_Episode_204-Art_Basel_2009.mp3 download This week: Continental European Bureau Czar Mark Staff Brandl roams the Basel Art Fair 2009 with guest co-host Peter Noser, gallerist, curator and artist. They comment...