Kymia Nawabi
Tags/ Posted by Arts EscapeSince I was young, I've been the youngest and worshipped Venus in the sacred and fragrant colonnades of even her humblest serving maidscontinue 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 SchwartzI see fireflies instead of stars, stars instead of meteors.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 MadridWe burst into vapors after walking the soaked trail.continue 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 EscapeNothing is louder than snow falling / on the roof in the middle of the night // when you’re young.continue reading this poem
Working with diverse traditions and media, Huang Yong Ping has created an artistic universe comprised of provocative installations.
