Highlights From the Rubell Collection: A Photo Essay

by Art Fag City on December 4, 2008 · 8 comments Events

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Mickalene Thomas, Baby I Am Ready Now, 2007, Enamel, rhinestone and acrylic on wooden panel Diptych, 72 x 132 in. (182.9 x 335.3 cm) overall; 72 x 60 inches each. Photograph: AFC

Those who read my review of 30 Americans at ArtReview.com earlier in the day should enjoy a few highlights.  Photographs after the jump.

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Glenn Ligon, Gold Nobody Knew Me #1, 2007, Acrylic and oil stick on canvas, 32 x 32 inches, Photo via: The Rubell Collection

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Gary Simmons, Hollywood, 2008, Pigment, oil and cold wax on canvas, 84 x 120 inches, Photo: AFC

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Rashid Johnson, Installation view, Photo: AFC

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Jean-Michael Basquiat, One Million Yen, 1982, Oil on canvas with wood and jute, 60 x 58 inches, Photo: AFC

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Nick Cave, Installation view of sound suits. Photo: AFC

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Robert Colescott, Untitled, 1970, Pencil on Paper, 19 3/4 x 26 inches. Photo: AFC

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Kerry James Marshall, Vignette #10, 2007, Acrylic on fiberglass, 74 x 110 inches. Photograph AFC

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Nina Chanel Abney, Khaaliqua & Jeff, 2007, Acrylic on canvas, 61 x 63 3/4 inches. Photo via: Rubell Family Collection

{ 8 comments }

Judy Rey December 4, 2008 at 9:06 pm

Good selection. Thanks, Paddy.
I like Mickalene Thomas’s work. Gave her a good mention myself when she showed at Caren Golden’s.

Judy Rey December 4, 2008 at 4:06 pm

Good selection. Thanks, Paddy.
I like Mickalene Thomas’s work. Gave her a good mention myself when she showed at Caren Golden’s.

Contemporary Art December 4, 2008 at 10:14 pm

Gary Simmons is fantastic.

http://www.contemporaryartdaily.com

Contemporary Art December 4, 2008 at 5:14 pm

Gary Simmons is fantastic.

http://www.contemporaryartdaily.com

Donna Green December 12, 2008 at 4:08 am

Where is Adam Pendleton in this show. Can’t believe he was not incluled!!!

Donna Green December 11, 2008 at 11:08 pm

Where is Adam Pendleton in this show. Can’t believe he was not incluled!!!

Grayland Sharp December 12, 2008 at 4:20 am

Maybe next more artist will be included. They all are great at what they do!

Grayland Sharp December 11, 2008 at 11:20 pm

Maybe next more artist will be included. They all are great at what they do!

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