September 26, 2003 by Roberta

…self-defined crafts people develop their ideas primarily through hands-on involvement and trust that their hands (and eyes) are equal participants with the brain in the creative process. The tension between…

August 20, 2003 by Roberta

Video killed the radio but will it save art?

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August 19, 2003 by Roberta

Seurat and the Island of Grande Shoppers

…art, I wanted to see Jeremy Blake’s video, “Cowboy Waltz,” playing in Times Square in a Creative Time project called “The 59th minute.” (i.e. the piece runs the last minute…

June 2, 2003 by Libby

The earth’s the limit

…of unpopulated, but heavily farmed land). Pyrdsa’s paintings at Gross-McCleaf weren’t the only dominant skies on view. At the Creative Artist’s Network’s tiny weeklong show at 1701 Market (see post…

May 29, 2003 by Libby

Instant gratification

No need to wait until the show closes to take home your art if you buy at Creative Artists Network‘s mini-show hosted by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, 1701 Market Street….

May 27, 2003 by Ava Blitz

Siah Armajani explains his populist art

…conceptually.” As in all public art, there is the conflict between doing work that the public understands and not compromising the artist’s integrity and creative vision. Armajani believes in democracy…

May 18, 2003 by Libby

Africa-China-Jamaica-America links at the African American Museum

…their Africa-inspired use of vivid color and pattern, and their references to African talismans. Among the highlights are Dupree’s installation, “Mask Broom Totem Series,” a commentary on African American labor…