Contemporary Culture Carousel – 9 Jan 2012
Tags/ Posted by Carmelita CaruanaLike an old shoe molded to only one foot, I do have a thick hide that’s held up through years of nettling by tongues of other poets.continue reading this poem
The Carousle whizzes round the world with stops in Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Santa Monica and Beijing among others. Hop on to see what’s on show in photography, installtaion, painting and paper art.
Paul McCarthy’s Art is Offensive
Tags/ Posted by Aurelio MadridIn class Archibald would hide behind a book, decapitated by a book.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.
