Articles by Nettrice Gaskins

John Baldessari. The First $100,000 I Ever Made, 2011. Photo by Bill Orcutt courtesy of John Baldessari and the Marian Goodman Gallery.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 12, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 12, 2011

In this week’s roundup: John Baldessari’s first $100,000, Mark Dion explores archeology in Istanbul, Krzysztof Wodiczko Dis-cusses his work, and more.
Do Ho Suh. Fallen Star (sketch), 2011. Courtesy of the artist and The Stuart Collection, University of California, San Diego.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 5, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Dec 5, 2011

In this week’s roundup Do Ho Suh addresses displacement and “home,” Bruce Nauman finds inspiration in Native America, Jason Schwartzman celebrates John Baldessari, and more. Do Ho Suh‘s Fallen Star is under …
Barbara Kruger. Floor piece for the Pinakothek der Moderne.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 28, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 28, 2011

In this week’s roundup Barbara Kruger designs in Munich, Josiah McElheny reflects a mirage, Laurie Anderson joins the Occupy movement, Jeff Koons get under your skin, Lucas Blalock intervenes digitally, and much more. …
Allora & Calzadilla. THE STATE: The Coming Insurrection

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 21, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 21, 2011

In this week’s roundup Allora & Calzadilla explore causes of discontent, Paul McCarthy channels aggression, the Red Hot Chili Peppers pay homage to Raymond Pettibon, Laurie Anderson is sampled, and …
Kiki Smith. "Worm," 1992. Image courtesy the artist and the High Museum of Art.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 14, 2011

Weekly Roundup

by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 14, 2011

In this week’s roundup Kiki Smith’s graphic works are on display in Atlanta, Ann Hamilton’s work focuses on mouths and hands, Raymond Pettibon opens a cultural grab bag of artwork, …
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Mathematical Model 002 Dini's surface

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 7, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Nov 7, 2011

In this week’s roundup Hiroshi Sugimoto explores a Buddhist stupa, Florian Maier-Aichen lectures in NYC, Pratt honors Laurie Anderson and William Wegman, Matthew Ritchie debuts in Los Angeles, and more. …
Mike Kelley and Michael Smith. "A Voyage of Growth and Discovery." Installation view: Sculpture Center, Long Island, New York, 2009.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 31, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 31, 2011

In this week’s roundup Mike Kelly navigates the Burning Man, Mark Dion reimagines the humanities, Krzysztof Wodiczko interviews anonymous war veterans, and more. Mike Kelley and longtime friend Michael Smith …
Do Ho Suh

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 24, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 24, 2011

In this week’s roundup Cao Fei holds up half the sky, Carrie Mae Weems speaks at the Corcoran, Janine Antoni draws with her hair, Kiki Smith and Nancy Spero present …
Cai Guo-Qiang, Fallen Blossoms: Explosion Project (2009), Philadelphia Art since the Mid-20th Century, Room 410.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 17, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 17, 2011

In this week’s roundup Yinka Shonibare MBE discusses post-Colonial Britain, John Baldessari talks about graffiti and street art, Barbara Kruger explores the game of chess, works by Barry McGee and Fred Wilson are …
Beryl Korot. "Video — Text/Weave/Line," 2011. Photo courtesy of the artist and Jaffe-Friede Gallery.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 10, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 10, 2011

In this week’s roundup Beryl Korot prints and weaves video, Jenny Holzer is honored, artists explore being American, several others celebrate creating art in Los Angeles, and more. Beryl Korot‘s exhibition, Video — Text/Weave/Line, …
Robert Adams. "Arriba," 1966. © Robert Adams, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery and Matthew Marks Gallery; "Longmont, Colorado," 1979. Yale University Art Gallery.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 3, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Oct 3, 2011

In this week’s roundup, a Robert Adams retrospective, Mark Dion’s site-specific production, Josiah McElheny’s abstract film reflections, new sculptures by Richard Serra, and much more. Robert Adams: The Place We Live, …
Gabriel Orozco. "Red Flower Shadow," 2011.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 26, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 26, 2011

In this week’s roundup Gabriel Orozco paints with vectors, Florian Maier Aichen explores new forms of photography, Cindy Sherman is honored, several artists contribute calls to action and explore environmental …
Paul Pfeiffer. "Empire," 2004. Paula Cooper Gallery (New York). Photo courtesy of the artist.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 19, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 19, 2011

In this week’s roundup Paul Pfeiffer and Cao Fei are exhibiting in Istanbul, John Baldessari is honored in LA, Andrea Zittel presents work from the Mojave desert, and more. Paul Pfeiffer‘s …
Hiroshi Sugimoto. Selections from the Lightning Fields series, 2009. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 12, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 12, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Mel Chin commemorates 9-11, Hiroshi Sugimoto creates art with lightning, Mike Kelley delves into Superman, Oliver Herring throws art parties, Kiki Smith creates with paper, and …
‪Cai Guo-Qiang. "1040M Underground‬," 2011. Photo courtesy of the artist and Izolyatsia.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 5, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Sep 5, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Cai Guo-Qiang goes underground, Josiah McElheny curates for Andrea Zittel and Roni Horn, Beryl Korot composes in Krakow and more. Cai Guo-Qiang‘s 1040M Underground at Izolyatsia …
Andrea Zittel. “Pattern of Habit,” installation view, Sprüth Magers Berlin, 2011.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 29, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 29, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Cao Fei in Istanbul, Fred Wilson works in paper, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle edits a ritual, and more. Cao Fei will be featured at the Kurye Video and …
Jessica Stockholder. "Hollow Places Court in Ash-Tree Wood" installation.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 22, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 22, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Jessica Stockholder and James Turrell explore hollow places, Matthew Barney departs to the traditional, Lari Pittman reflects on musicality, and more. Jessica Stockholder collaborated with a …
Do Ho Suh. Fallen Star 1/5. 2009. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 15, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 15, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Do-Ho Suh explores the memory of spaces, Carrie Mae Weems poses African American beauty, Louise Bourgeois’s spider tours Europe, a James Turrell retrospective in Russia, and …
Sherman and MAC Cosmetics

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 8, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 8, 2011

In this week’s roundup get an early fall preview with Cindy Sherman collaborating with MAC, Hiroshi Sugimoto conveying the Buddha, several artists’ works circa 1986, several artists in a new home …
Amir Baradaran. "FutARism Performance," 2011.

The Artist is Prescient: Relational Aesthetics and Augmented Reality

by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 4, 2011

The Artist is Prescient: Relational Aesthetics and Augmented Reality

by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 4, 2011

This entry takes up where I left off last December, when I documented my encounter with electronics artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer who lectured at the High Museum of Art (Atlanta) about …
Collier Schorr. Anonymous Cowboy, 2008.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 1, 2011

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Aug 1, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Collier Schorr’s and Matthew Barney’s mixed signals, Carrie Mae Weems and Rashid Johnson bridge divides, several upcoming events, and more. Collier Schorr and Matthew Barney have …
Charles Atlas. "Joints Array," 2011.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 25, 2011

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 25, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Charles Atlas gets close-up on Merce Cunningham’s joints, Hiroshi Sugimoto’s photography is explored, Shana Moulton creates on-site art in China, and more. Charles Atlas‘s Joints Array …
Louise Bourgeois. "Conscious and Unconscious," 2008.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 18, 2011

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 18, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Louise Bourgeois’s first show in Brazil, Fred Wilson inspires ‘artist as curator’ exhibition, Laurie Anderson’s short talk, and more. There’s still time to see art by Louise …
Roni Horn Double Mobious

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 11, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 11, 2011

In this week’s roundup, new and permanent exhibitions offset the “dog days of summer” with Louise Bourgeois and Laylah Ali promoting domestic violence awareness, Roni Horn addressing gender issues in …
Margaret Kilgallen. "Untitled," c. 2000. Image courtesy of Ratio 3.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 5, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jul 5, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Margaret Kilgallen summer selections, Mark Dion in the Netherlands, Kiki Smith in conversation, Laurie Simmons, virtually, and much more. Margaret Kilgallen: Summer / Selections is now on …
Martha Colburn

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 27, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 27, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Martha Colburn animates war, Jeff Koons and William Wegman are in the dog days of summer, and much more. Martha Colburn presents the topic of war …
Ursula von Rydingsvard

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 20, 2011

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 20, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Ursula von Rydingsvard is obsessed with wood, Do-Ho Suh incites dreaming, Andrea Zittel explores fragmented patterning, LaToya Ruby Frazier takes on Levi’s, and more. Do-Ho Suh‘s “Staircase – …
Kalup and Franco. Turn It Up EP, 2011. Courtesy of Dutty Artz.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 13, 2011

Art21 New York Close Up

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 13, 2011

In this week’s roundup, NYCU’s Kalup Linzy teams up with James Franco, Barry McGee is featured, Trenton Doyle Hancock does all he can in Atlanta, Shahzia Sikander pays a tribute to …
James Turrell. Skyspace at Rice University

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 6, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Jun 6, 2011

Included in this week’s roundup are James Turrell’s skyspace, William Wegman’s NASA art, Paul Pfeiffer’s time-based work, a fall Robert Adams retrospective, and more. James Turrell is the mastermind behind a …
Doris Salcedo. Plegaria Muda, 2008-2010.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 30, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 30, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Doris Salcedo evokes memorials, Cao Fei explores play time, several artists are celebrated and more. Doris Salcedo: Plegaria Muda unveils the newest sculptural work by Doris …
Allora & Calzadilla. Track and Field, 2011.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 23, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 23, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Allora & Calzadilla are firsts in Venice, Barbara Kruger wraps a room, Chris Rock praises Michael Ray Charles, and much more. Allora & Calzadilla are installing …
ARTIST ROOMS Jeff Koons

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 16, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 16, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Jeff Koons and Vija Celmins make room for artists, Mark Bradford inspires Chicago youth, and more. Jeff Koons‘s artwork is currently on view at ARTIST ROOMS …
Barbara Kruger

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 9, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 9, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Barbara Kruger on an 18-wheeler, Cao Fei presents on art and technology, artists receive awards, and more. Barbara Kruger is one of the 150 artists, poets, …
Florian Maier-Aichen, Der Spaziergang.

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 2, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | May 2, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Florian Maier-Aichen’s abstractions, Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Lighting Field, artists’ metal store shutter murals, and more. Florian Maier-Aichen‘s fourth solo presentation with Blum & Poe is also his …
Art in the Streets

Art in the Streets: Untamed Expression and the Clash of Cultures

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 29, 2011

Art in the Streets: Untamed Expression and the Clash of Cultures

by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 29, 2011

While in California, I made a pit stop to see Art in the Streets at MOCA in Los Angeles.  Art in the Streets is the first major historical exhibition of …
Vija Celmins, Galaxy #4

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 25, 2011

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by Nettrice Gaskins | Apr 25, 2011

In this week’s roundup, Vija Celmins explores the desert, sea and stars, Laurie Anderson and Carrie Mae Weems explore vinyl record culture, Mark Dion explores oceanography, and more. Vija Celmins …