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Sticky Foxes

kristoffer — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:39:16 +0000

There has been some construction work happening around the site lately as you may have noticed. Stay tuned for announcements regarding our updated Exhibition Review section soon!

In the meantime, Emma has done a great job curating yet another show at Fox Tax Gallery. Opening this Friday, the show is titled, “Sticky Sweet” and it’s all that and more. I’m really excited to see Jeff Warner’s art on the wall since I’ve known him for a couple of years now but never really had the chance to stand in front of a body of his work. Here’s a sneak peek from the postcard.

And here’s Rudy Fig’s piece from the postcard plus a peek at another.

We had the pleasure of first showing Rudy’s work a couple of years ago at an exhibition mplsart curated for the ad agency Carmichael Lynch. The few glimpses of her new work that I’ve seen have blown me away with much more mature brushwork and lush details you’ll love falling in to.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the opening on Friday. It’ll be a great show for collectors as I’ve already heard people are itching to scoop up new work.

CLICK HERE for details on the opening.

-Kristoffer

OHWOW

emma — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:13:10 +0000

Patiently waiting for my Rosson Crow book to arrive, purchased via OHWOW

soon, I hope!

Emma

Organic Mathmatics

emma — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:04 +0000

If I were starring at images of the Galapagos islands and Pompeii cross-eyed something half as stunning as the images created by Michael Hansmeyer might occur.

The images “Platonic Solids” are on view at the Berlin gallery Smallspace.

via stylepark

The Simplicity

emma — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:18:03 +0000

The simplicity of this is exciting to me. A pleasure to see.

REVIEWS+

kristoffer — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:35:54 +0000

We’re still working out some bugs to the WordPress upgrade – which is why the reviews+ link isn’t heading to the right place yet. In the meantime, you can find Melissa Stang’s review of Carolyn Swiszcz’s recent show at Franklin Artworks by clicking the direct link here.

Also, ARP! Quarterly has published an additional writing of Melissa’s on the show. Pick up a copy at the release party for the latest issue on April 18th at ART OF THIS Gallery on Nicollet Avenue!

Upgrade to Spring

kristoffer — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:55:07 +0000

We’re working through some WordPress upgrades. All links/posts/reviews should be fixed soon. Sorry for any confusion.

In the meantime, get outside and enjoy the weather!

New Review Posted

emma — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:27:31 +0000

There has been a new review written by local artist/critic Melissa Stang posted in the REVIEW+ section. Take a peek.

Cheers,

Emma

All That Glitters is Gold

emma — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:22:46 +0000

Last night I attended an artist talk at the Chambers’ Burnet Gallery. The current exhibit Holiday in the Sun, showcases the work of artist Andrea Stanislav and runs through February 2nd. The conversation was led by curator and critic Chris Atkins. The two held a similiar discussion in 2008 regarding Stanislav’s solo exhibit at the MAEP, which happened to top my list for exhibits in 2008.

The exhibit consists of several of Andrea’s peices each displaying text often taken from lyrics, or head shots of famous (and infamous) men of pop culture. Each piece is a layer upon layer of glitter creating depth of light and mirror imagery. The sparkles are magnificent!

Andrea Stanislav

With this work, as with Andrea’s 2008 exhibit at the MIA, I love it. I love pop culture, I love fashion, I love all that glitters…I love it…and then I feel guilty. It is the guilt that leads me to think that there is so much there. Here is my take.

To me the work is strong beyond the initial warm feeling of “I like it” not because of the familiarity we have with the lyrics or the images. Not because of how it can be related to pop-culture, but rather when you add a heapiing spoonful of sugar to something the general public will devour it. I see the work as commentary on how pop-art/pop culture is so consumable regardless of the message attached. In addition, by the time the message has gotten to the masses such as “Clockwork Orange” or the “Sex Pistols”– it is so disassocatiated with it’s original affiliation that it no longer holds it original meaning. It is a sliver of the whole, a mirror of itself with nothing substantial behind it. An image, a reference and as it was referred to in the artist talk, a sampling.

If you get the chance, see the exhibit with someone and discuss it.

as always,

emma

2009…Finally

emma — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:47:35 +0000

With the fresh start of 2009, lists and recaps have been circulating trying to capture what in the world happened in 2008. MNArtists.org just published their first in a series of lists and recaps which I was lucky enough to contribute to. Take a look in the most recent access+ENGAGE.

With 2008, so many art’s organizations felt the impact of the current fiscal environment. If you haven’t already it is time to make your support known. Support the galleries, the non-profit organizations, the artists. Become a member, attend a benefit, buy some art, donate supplies, volunteer your time.

It feels nice.

To a Shiny 2009,

Emma

hunt and gather time

kristoffer — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:46:05 +0000

Local artist William Hessian has launched his Minneapolis Art Hunt today. If you’re looking for something to get you out of the house this weekend, check out the details at…

http://www.williamhessian.com/minneapolishunt.html

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’re looking for

Happy Hunting!