Francesca Woodman’s untimely suicide at age 22 underscores her extensive body of work currently showing at the Guggenheim; the ghostly effects, the shabby interiors, the black and white nudity, both, raw and innocent, and most of all, an intimacy that manages to remain ambiguous. Great. Go see.. 
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If Cindy Sherman was eligible for an Academy Award she could be included in every single nomination (except for ‘best sound’ maybe). Not for nothing did the MOMA clear a big wing on the 6th floor to showcase her work – in what is perhaps a more overwhelming retrospect than Cattelan’s recent spectacle at the Guggenheim. Not unlike many other contemporary artists, she uses the concept of appropriation to explore roles and typecasts in media and culture – but Sherman does it most successfully; recreating herself in a fluent manner achievable only by someone who is in control of every aspect of their work. After all, she does everything herself, from the make-up to the modeling, to all other technicalities - here is a photographer who has mastered the art of non-self portrait. Click here for more info on the exhibition.
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According to ARTnews writer Phoebe Hoban, a ‘Seventies Sensibility‘ is lurking in the art world. Especially in New York, where recently, numerous exhibitions have alluded to the decade. It should come as no surprise then that the MoMA is currently showcasing the works of Sanja Ivekovic, past to present. If there is a good reason to reference the 70’s, and Mrs. Hoban does a wonderful job of listing a few, Sanja Ivekovic is it; her work carries an awareness that is relevant to current events and a message that is worth the nostalgia. See for yourself. *(at the MoMA until March 2012)
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Although originally from Ohio, artist William Eadon is now based out of my own backyard, lovely Williamsburg. With a style that is both whimsical and a bit chaotic he fits right in. That said, some of his photographs are pretty incredible. And speaking of style, when asked who his style icon is his answer was, “I like looking at children. They have style. Style always comes from within.” Aw. Check out more of his work here.
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Two words. The first ascribed to the harsh realities – as in lost loves, the shallow value-system of a consumer driven society, the negative sensationalism inherent in mass media, and the hypocrisy in politics. The latter simply ascribed to the reactions of a man who is able to assign a stunning visual to any dark consciousness. British painter and sculptor Antony Micallef, in his many styles and inspirations, brings to mind two words: brutal and beautiful. I dig.
More after the jump..
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What a treat! See ya there..
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"And to feel that the light is a rabbit-light,
In which everything is meant for you
And nothing need be explained;
Then there is nothing to think of. It comes of itself;
And east rushes west and west rushes down,
No matter. The grass is full"
