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Jayson Musson has a little fun with our new president

Jayson Scott Musson, Sisyphus. From his show at Last Drop Coffee House. Which one makes you laugh? * Barack Obama relieves Sisyphus from his job as rock mover Barack rescues the Last Unicorn from Abu Ghraib  Barack uses his ice breath to save the polar ice caps Barack Obama uses his magic tears to give men more staying power Barack saves a kitty! Ice Breath (l) and Not on My Watch (r) These and more hysterically funny paintings by Jayson Scott Musson are on view at the Last Drop Coffee House. It’s no secret that we at artblog love this ... More » »

Black Like Me online at Free News Projects blog

Wondering about Jayson Musson‘s column Black Like Me in the Weekly? Well, we were too. Yesterday we got this missive from Jayson explaining that the column’s on hiatus from the Weekly (newspaper woes, they’re all over the place–they cut the art page this week due to lack of space (ie lack of advertising revenue) and last week they cut the theatre page for the same reason. The Metro’s had some staff cutbacks and the Inquirer/Daily News owners are threatening new layoffs….sheesh, a dying industry. Never fear: Jayson’s gone blogging with his column! He’s on Max Lawrence‘s Free News Projects blog, ... More » »

Weekly Update 2 – Cute is all around us

This week’s Weekly has my holiday roundup story on the cute in art. Below is the copy with some pictures. More photos at flickr.Aw-some ArtDevil monkeys, crocheted skulls and heartbreak made achingly sweet. Cute is the current art darling, pushed mostly by young artists but also some midcareer folks like Jeff Koons, who knew before the rest of us that irony would one day turn stale. Koons’ Puppy—a massive Chia Pet seen ’round the world—was loved by the general public and art insiders alike. Its arrival signaled that cute puppies were in and sourpusses could take a hike. Matthew Porter, ... More » »

We dig Dig!

Roberta’s installation shot with Zoe Strauss’s photos, Jen Packer’s paintings, Nick Lenker’s Elephant in the Room and Kip Deeds’ scroll and small painting. Roberta’s photo of Jayson Scott Musson’s posters, with JT Kirkland and Jen Packer (well, half of her) on the left. Libby’s photo of Thom Lessner and Nick Lenker’s works Libby’s photo of Barbara Bullock and Candy Depew’s works. Thought we’d share some pictures of Dig, the show of Philly artists we curated at H and F Fine Arts in Mt. Rainier, MD. The show looks great — we think! And we hope you can get there! More ... More » »

What we want to see Friday

Joseph Borelli, carved pink insulation. We saw it at his Tyler MFA show and were wowed! We don’t know if it’s in this show, but here’s a taste of his work. It’s not fireworks, but there’s some good stuff coming up this Friday. Libby will be inChicago and miss the sparklers, but Roberta will be out on the town and hopes to see so of you. Here’s our short list of where you might bump into her. VOXXOXOFor the third year in a row, Vox Populi (6-11 p.m.) invited curators to jury an emerging artists show. As with other years, ... More » »

Weekly Update 2 – Morgellons at Fleisher-Ollman

This week’s Weekly includes my review of Morgellons, the emerging artist’s show at Fleisher-Ollman Gallery. Below is the copy with some pictures. Here’s the link to the art page. And see more pictures at my flickr. Bugging Out“Morgellons” is a beautiful show filled with frustration. Roxana Perez-Mendez, (detail) Tierra Incognita Asteroide 1,2,3 and Tierra Incognita (La Lamada) 2006 deer moss, audio subwoofer, wood, glass beads, sea shells, led light, swarovski crystal rhinestones, silk florals. This piece, part of which was in her Fleisher Challenge show last year, captures much of the show’s ambiance — its push to decor, its unhappiness ... More » »

Can’t you hear the music on First Friday West

Caitlin the intern took the East side and I took the West side of First Friday–hitting the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Vox Populi, Space 1026 and Black Floor. There was lots to look at, lots to ponder–and lots to love. Paul Chan and the Fabric Workshop Paul Chan’s 1st Light (I don’t know how to make the word Light look crossed out; sorry) silenced the usually chatty gallery goers. The excitement at the Fabric Workshop and Museum is Paul Chan. He’s showing 1st Light, a projected piece he had at the Whitney Biennial. Unlike last time I saw it in ... More » »