“I love Elizabeth Peyton and Mary Heilmann as much as anyone, but don’t those seem rather un-new-ish choices for big shows at an institution called The New Museum? Perhaps some arrangement could be made to send those to MoMA in place of their upcoming Miró and Van Gogh shows?”
Freight + Volume - Contemporary Art
An unexpected match: Former Derek Eller, Perry Rubenstein, and Greenberg Van Doren artist Andrew Guenther now at Freight and Volume.
Sotheby’s Reports Additional $10.6M in Losses - ARTINFO.com
The figure brings the auction house’s guarantee-related losses to $52.6 million in the last two months.
‘Meh’: Apathetic Expression Enters Collins English Dictionary - Yahoo! News
“The dictionary defines “meh” as an expression of indifference or boredom, or an adjective meaning mediocre or boring. Examples given by the dictionary include “the Canadian election was so meh.”" I can’t imagine a word more inappropriately applied to the last Canadian election. Via: Hrag
Brian Sholis announces his departure from ArtForum and the launch of his new blog. A great resource for headier discourse.
Edward_ Winkleman - How To Buy Art in a Recession
Imagine you’re Warren Buffett…now’s the time to buy a lot of art. Edward Winkleman gives collectors a few tips.
The latest MTAA poll for their show at SFMOMA. Be sure to vote
PrintedMatter.org - James Hoff Topten
“Synopsis: Topten is a celebration of the tenth anniversary of Artforum’s popular “Top Ten” column.” Even though this compilation misses an AFC top ten best of the web list, we still think it’s well worth perusing the compilation. Via: Leah Sandals
Sarah Palin getting $7M to prove she can read and write - 236.com - News
Ghost writers can prove anything
My totally biased endorsement of one of my favorite grad school classmates of 2001 David Corbett. His paintings are EXCELLENT.
A Glimpse Of The Light A Musical by Ben Finn, Toronto
Naturally, the Holocaust survivor musical has already run in New York.
“It is not a perfect building, yet its billowing glass facade, which evokes a crystal ship drifting through the city, is a masterly example of how to breathe life into a staid old structure. And its interiors underscore one of the most underrated dimensions of Mr. Gehry’s immense talent: a supple feel for context and an ability to balance exuberance with delicious moments of restraint.”
Jan Krugier Gallery - About the Gallery
Over the weekend international art dealer and gallerist Jan Krugier died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his home in Geneva at the age of 80, surrounded by his family and close friends.
Painter Grace Hartigan recalled as ‘restless spirit’ — baltimoresun.com
Seminal figure in U.S. art world, longtime Baltimore resident died Saturday at 86
As relevant as Eric Fischl. New York art news, reviews and gossip.
Art Fag City is Paddy Johnson.
