POST BY PADDY JOHNSON, PHOTOS BY CONRAD VENTUR
Josh Altman & Cecilia Alemani
What opportunities come from participating in a giant uncurated 24-hour exhibition? Probably not a lot past light networking, but that’s not the point. Shows such as BYOA, The X-Initiative’s closing exhibition for their one year non-profit program, are about building community. I saw a lot of that at Tuesday’s closing, which is great considering I’d expected a shit-show with a few good bands. I’m pleased to report that with the exception of one lost sculpted penis, the event seemed exceptionally good willed. The professionals in attendance were friendly and sociable, and generally quite giving with their time and energy. A testament to this is the following BLNK essay generously donated to the blog by photographer Conrad Ventur. Photos after the jump.
*We’re short on captioning information for a lot of the work in this essay. If you know the artists work in this essay let us know in the comments.
Audience members watch the band XOX perform
New York Magazine critic Jerry Saltz doing his thing.
T-shirts and translation by Raul Martinez
friend and Cecilia Alemani
Baby Skin Glove
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The denial bartender is John Bonafede. The piece is “D’Nono” and was created with help from photographer David Neff. Cheerio.
The denial bartender is John Bonafede. The piece is “D’Nono” and was created with help from photographer David Neff. Cheerio.
the last piece, entitled “j crew shirts fit me so nicely now,” was created by gerri noack aka teen heartthrob
the last piece, entitled “j crew shirts fit me so nicely now,” was created by gerri noack aka teen heartthrob
and eric shaw aka stinky mexican bean*
and eric shaw aka stinky mexican bean*
The orange wall is “Free Contact (Anonymous affection)” by Jin-kang Park
The orange wall is “Free Contact (Anonymous affection)” by Jin-kang Park
besides the music, this might have been the worst thing i’ve witnessed in 10 years in this city. why is Saltz holding court? and what about the pretentious image for the show? whoa.
besides the music, this might have been the worst thing i’ve witnessed in 10 years in this city. why is Saltz holding court? and what about the pretentious image for the show? whoa.
“MEXICANS” poster on the floor is by Cornrow Rider
“MEXICANS” poster on the floor is by Cornrow Rider
John Bonafede’s piece was fantastic. Reminded me instantly of Manet’s Folies Bergere. Famazingness
John Bonafede’s piece was fantastic. Reminded me instantly of Manet’s Folies Bergere. Famazingness
the photo (on the floor) of the strange wooden box in the white corner is by Leah William Meltzer
the photo (on the floor) of the strange wooden box in the white corner is by Leah William Meltzer
It’s BabySkinGlove one word.
babyskinglove.com
It’s BabySkinGlove one word.
babyskinglove.com
I appreciated the critique from Jerry Saltz. Where I’m from any feedback is good feedback.nnPONGRATZ
I appreciated the critique from Jerry Saltz. Where I’m from any feedback is good feedback.\n\nPONGRATZ
Did someone steal on of those silicon cast dongs?!
Did someone steal on of those silicon cast dongs?!
GOOOOOOO SAINTS!!!!!!! SUPER boWEL XXXXXXXXIIIIVVVV CHAMPPZZZZZZ
GOOOOOOO SAINTS!!!!!!! SUPER boWEL XXXXXXXXIIIIVVVV CHAMPPZZZZZZ
The “Free Contact (Anonymous affection)†by Jin-kang Park is strikingly similar to a piece by Keetra Dean Dixon called “Anonymous Hugging” created a year or more ago.
http://fromkeetra.com/posts.php?post=055
The “Free Contact (Anonymous affection)†by Jin-kang Park is strikingly similar to a piece by Keetra Dean Dixon called “Anonymous Hugging” created a year or more ago.
http://fromkeetra.com/posts.php?post=055
yeah one of the cast penises is lost ha
yeah one of the cast penises is lost ha
After seeing Nicool’s comment about my work (Free-contact), I need to say that I have been working on the concept of this work since 2005, starting with my project “Free-handshake”. “Free-contact” was first exhibited in March 2008. Just to clarify..
After seeing Nicool’s comment about my work (Free-contact), I need to say that I have been working on the concept of this work since 2005, starting with my project “Free-handshake”. “Free-contact” was first exhibited in March 2008. Just to clarify..
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