Kymia Nawabi
Tags/ Posted by Arts Escapekiss me like a cab driver all fury and fumes consider the meter its hard click we've crossed into another borough all heart-stoppedcontinue reading this poem
Kymia Nawabi (b. 1980), a first generation Iranian-American, is a multi-disciplinary artist working in drawing, painting, sculpture and stop-motion animation.
Bill Viola’s Bodies of Light
Tags/ Posted by Chip SchwartzHave you noticed how when you see two people talking anywhere in the world, one is almost always smiling?continue reading this poem
Upon entering the dimly lit James Cohan Gallery, one room beckons with a low, droning sound as mottled static scurries across the walls. The degraded image quality of the photographic art hearkens to pre-digital times, while the immersive video projections play out in continuous loops.
Paul McCarthy’s Art is Offensive
Tags/ Posted by Aurelio MadridA nameless afternoon in a small San Francisco apartmentcontinue reading this poem
Paul McCarthy’s art is not for everyone. Viewer beware–caveat spectator! We’ve known this for a while now. He’s been as distasteful back in the 70’s as he is now. Who needs to remember his prurient ketchup, the sleazy masks, the unfortunate dolls & the horrible sexual affronts? We’ll avoid detailing all the other petulant paraphernalia, gooey performances, cheesy props & whatever-else, for the sake of saving the appetite.
Huang Yong Ping
Tags/ Posted by Arts EscapeKeys rattle on the way down to join the coffee grounds, guts and trash for the haruspex.continue reading this poem
Working with diverse traditions and media, Huang Yong Ping has created an artistic universe comprised of provocative installations.
