A dual review of seven pieces currently on view at the Armory Show. Mr. Pee, an Art F City commenter and a member of the B…FU faculty, and Mr. Panero, executive editor and gallery critic at The New Criterion, take on Jeremy Bailey, Mona Hatoum, Andrew Ohanesian, Art Markit, Chris Wiley, Aiko Hachisuka, and Jon Rafman.
Jeremy Bailey, “The Clearance Sale,” at the Moving Image Museum booth.
James Panero
Every art fair needs a heuristic tote bag and throw pillow. Here we read “Jeremy Bailey intends to draw a connection between recent protests regarding public space and privatization, and global debates over the future of the Internet in the wake of NSA revelations and Net Neutrality legislation.” Such mementos fit nicely within Artsy’s own highly relevant limited-edition tote.
Drank Pee
Nerp. Looks like a nice place to take a nap if you’re tuckered out from your Hitler Youth rave and that MDMA is starting to wear off.
Mona Hatoum at Alexander and Bonin
Drank Pee
Nah. What are we doing about the goth cranberry farmers? I can’t remember if I like caviar or not.
James Panero
With this floor installation of black marbles, Mona Hatoum has more pressing concerns than a slip-and-fall lawsuit. Still, avoid this booth come weekend.
Art Markit
James Panero
I like it when galleries cut against the aura of price with more accessible offerings. That doesn’t mean I want to see a Jeff Koons Pez™ dispenser.
Drank Pee
I’m gonna go with a “not-so-much” on this one but I do take a weird little pleasure in fantasizing about the insipid conversation that must have taken place about arranging the table. Do people still watch Spaceballs? (“Merchandising!” – Yogurt from Spaceballs.) That Pizza Hut near the pyramids, though.
Chris Wiley at Nicelle Beauchene
Drank Pee
I promised myself I would say no to everything I was shown so I’m obligated to say no. This work looks way better when it’s not in the shadow of Nancy Lupo‘s fire-as-fuck work. They were both in Taster’s Choice at MoMA PS1, which is in Queens. There’s a lot of bubble-bursting talk about Queens; I hear Queens is going to crash the NYC economy.
James Panero
Is it a rock wall? Is it a chain-link fence? No, it’s an archival inkjet print.
Aiko Hachisuka at Eleven Rivington
James Panero
Here is the latest addition to Mike Kelley HOME® from Raymour and Flanigan. Great at hiding stains and children. And I like it. Some fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Plus, I could use a seat.
Drank Pee
Nosireebob. I love my mother. And I respect that she would like this and call it “funky” but this made me burp twice. I’m not entirely dazzled by the “stuff-can-be-other-things” genre of chicanery. Mom didn’t call back yet.
Jon Rafman at Zach Feuer
Drank Pee
“What shape is this?” —Sean [Note: Sean is a collaborator and has trouble with new shapes.]
James Panero
This De Kooning “Clamdigger” foretells a future where all art fairs will be 3D printed on demand. It’s a good piece. Reflects how I feel about this brave new world.
Andrew Ohanesian’s “Slot” at Pierogi
Drank Pee
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Fucking God damnit no. I’m calling my mother. [Note: Art has a relationship to capital, apparently.]
James Panero
My first thought, Wish I had a dollar. My second thought, the house always wins. My third thought, Ohanesian rocks.
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A+++++ would read again
Jimbo Panero dead-ringer for STIMPY. GREAT PAIRING!!! Well done Art Fagg City!
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