Skin and Bones:  Taxidermy as Fine Art

Skin and Bones: Taxidermy as Fine Art

This past weekend was the opening reception for the third biennial taxidermy exhibition at La Luz De Jesus in Los Angeles.  The exhibition included works from Jessica Joslin, Simone Smith, Divya Anantharaman, Emily Binard, Sarina Brewer, Kristin Bunyard, Kevin Clarke,...
Geoffrey Harrison and the art of pathology

Geoffrey Harrison and the art of pathology

Not many contemporary artists concern themselves too much with anatomy these days. It makes painter Geoffrey Harrison an exception to the rule. The Londoner is so familiar with the workings of the body and proximity of death, that he could teach shark pickler Damien...
Top 5 Weekend Picks! (5/2-5/4)

Top 5 Weekend Picks! (5/2-5/4)

1. I want something more than my husband and my house at Chicago Artists Coalition Work by Oli Rodriguez and Jovencio de la Paz. Chicago Artists Coalition is located at 217 N. Carpenter St. Reception Friday, 6-9pm. 2. SCAPE at The Franklin Organized by Sabina Ott with...