William Kentridge: An Artistic Genius Of Hand-Wrought Animation

[ by Katerina Kyselica] He draws, records, erases, draws some more and records again. He goes on and on until a film comes to life—and it is living with movement generated within itself.  Although a political message is present in his work, the native South African’s rough lines reveal an inner struggle of man that [...]

Dutchman Joris Laarman craves the ‘beyond ordinary’

[by Katerina Kyselica] Dutch design represents the forefront of contemporary design with conceptual and experimental creations of Maarten Baas, studio Makkink & Bey, Hella Jongerius, or Joris Laarman.  It is Laarman, however, who explores the boundaries of science in the pursuit of a new future for product design. In the Friedman Benda gallery, Laarman invites [...]

“Contemplating the Void” In And Out

[by Katerina Kyselica] Suspend, erect, protrude, reflect, bridge, exploit, reverse, or stretch. If you are guessing this is about space, you are on the right track. 193 conceptual interventions attempt to penetrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s rotunda in the Guggenheim in New York. The legendary void can handle it all. Can we?

MAD Paper Worth Seeing

[by Katerina Kyselica] “Slash: Paper Under the Knife” is an exhibition currently on view at the Museum of Art and Design (MAD) in New York City.  It examines paper as a traditional material through the lens of contemporary art and design. In addition to traditional forms of paper art, such as two-dimensional cut-outs or book art, [...]

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