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The Architects: Shunt at the Factory
I am usually both enticed by and skeptical about anything described as ‘immersive’ which is why I was intrigued to attend the performance of The Architects at the National Theatre’s satellite venue, the Biscuit Factory, near Bermondsey here in London. This show is put on by the London collective of live performers called Shunt who … (More →)
Cheeky’s and Birba, Palm Springs
It’s that time of year again when we’re past the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the hoopla of New Year’s Eve…and the cold rain and/or snow seem interminable. There’s only one thing to do: head to Palm Springs. For a city renowned as chic both for its hallowed past as a playground for the … (More →)
Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting
Sounding like an ambitious endeavor, I was somewhat skeptical when I heard about Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting, currently on view at the Art Gallery of Ontario. I was curious to see how Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera works could be brought together into a succinct exhibition without being overshadowed by their … (More →)
Drawing Surrealism
On a recent visit to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, we were thoroughly impressed with the incredible quality and diversity of their programming with exhibitions on lauded local artist Ed Ruscha, Italianate Baroque master Caravaggio, and film legend Stanley Kubrick simultaneously on view – in addition to their extensive permanent collection displays. But … (More →)
Elles: Women Artists from the Centre Pompidou, Paris
We were captivated a few years ago by WACK! Art and the Feminist Revolution, a dynamic international survey examining the relationship between feminism and art, so were thrilled to hear the Seattle Art Museum would be the only North American venue to present Elles: Women Artists from the Centre Pompidou, Paris – and wondered … (More →)
Ramen in Toronto – Hits and a Miss
As the summer of the Taco in Toronto came to an end this August, the fall has found the city besieged by a ramen craze. Every month one new restaurant if not two pops up and there seems to be no slowing down as we hit the winter season. Luckily I am a huge fan … (More →)
Anselm Kiefer In Paris
Anselm Kiefer: Die Ungeborenen
14 October 2012 – 27 January 2013
Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac Paris Pantin
69 Avenue du Général Le Clerc 93500 Pantin
http://ropac.net
Anselm Kiefer: Morgenthau Plan
18th October 2012 – 26th January 2013
Gagosian Gallery
800 Avenue de L’Europe, 93350 Le Bourget Paris
www.gagosian.com
For the last two years Parisians have been … (More →)
Luca Massaro: Post-It Exhibition
We first became aware of photographer Luca Massaro’s work this summer when we were directed to his website to check out his rather compelling photographic projects and street-based art interventions. While perusing his site we instantly became enamoured with the artist’s attention to location and place and his interest in challenging conventional modes of exhibition. … (More →)
