In this episode of Explain Me William Powhida and Paddy Johnson talk about the 450 million dollar Leonardo Da Vinci of disputed authenticity and the Boyle Heights activists who follow artist Laura Owen’s from L.A. to New York to protest her non-profit 365 Mission while she visited The Whitney. Activists believe the presence of her gallery will lead to displacement. Additionally, we discuss the exhibitions listed below.
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Didier Williams
Tiger Strikes Asteroid: Didier William, “We Will Win“. Review: A Haitian Artist’s Mesmerizing Eyes

Paddy Johnson failing to hula hoop and draw at the same time.
The Museum of Human Achievement (in Austin TX)

Nicholas Cueva at Five Miles
Five Miles: Nicholas Cueva, “The People Games Play”

Tracing Trajectories at Trestle Gallery – Installation view.
Trestle Projects: Tracing Trajectories/Selections from the Hoggard/Wagner Collection

From “Anteroom”, by Anita Thacher, 1982, 35mm color slide projection, brass doorknob and plate, sound, 108 x 144 x 3 inches – Image courtesy of the artist and Microscope Gallery
Microscope Gallery: Anita Thacher, “Anteroom”

Rachel Rossin, Installation view at Signal Gallery

Rachel Rossin Aquarium detail
Signal Gallery: Rachel Rossin, “Peak Performance”

Installation view at Present Company

Myeongsoo Kim at Present Company
Present Company: Myeongsoo Kim and Jessie Rose Vala, “Dusk to Dust”

Future Retrieval at Denny Gallery, Installation view
Denny Gallery: Future Retrieval, Permanent Spectacle
Derek Eller Gallery: Whiting Tennis

Whiting Tennis, The Vegetarian, at Derek Eller

Whiting Tennis at Derek Eller, Installation view