After seeing the video report of the Philip Guston show at McKee gallery, by James Kalm, I knew I had to see the show.
I was not disappointed.
After seeing the video report of the Philip Guston show at McKee gallery, by James Kalm, I knew I had to see the show.
I was not disappointed.
Posted in News and Exhibitions
Tagged new york, Painting, Philip Guston, Smoking, still life, street, Studio
I never thought I’d pay the price of subway fare to see ‘subway art.’ When it comes to Sol Lewitt’s Whirls Twirls (MTA), I’m willing to make the exception.
Never say never.
Posted in Various and Sundry
Tagged drawing, MTA Arts for Transit, new york, Public Art, Sol Lewitt, Subway
A couple of years ago, I was reading a Joe Zucker interview, by Chuck Close, in BOMB magazine. There was one segment, where Zucker briefly discusses the fear of many an artist, including yours truly. The plague of writer’s block. The quote above, was Close’s response.
While it sounds like something I’ve heard for years, it was one of those moments of clarity that we all seek.
Maybe, one of these days, I’ll actually get around to following his advice.
Posted in Collectable Reference
Tagged art criticism, BOMB Magazine, inspiration, new york, perspiration, quotes