by Michael Anthony Farley on October 16, 2015
Much has already been said about Greater New York, PS1’s massive survey of over 150 regional artists that spans deceased pioneers who cut their teeth in the 1970s to young, contemporary fashion designers. With that in mind, we’re going to offer a couple of slideshows, each with personal highlights, recommendations, and commentary from a different AFC writer. There’s really too much great work (and bad work) to cover it all in one post.
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by Corinna Kirsch on February 28, 2014
Good morning. Bryant Park’s ice rink closes this weekend, but we know it’s still winter—snow starts falling on Sunday.
- De Blasio pushes back on the Domino Sugar Factory redevelopment, calling for more affordable housing sites. [The New York Times]
- Scratching the surface on what makes Berlin’s art gallery scene tick. [Artnet]
- Portlandia makes fun of art again. This time the show targets McDonald’s, Urban Outfitters, and activist art. It’s only a little bit funny, but at least there’s an exploding head. [Hyperallergic]
- “St. Petersburg was selected as the host for Manifesta 10 due to its expressed desire to research the notion and function of contemporary art and culture in a contested area.” That phrase—“contested area”—in the latest Manifesta press release must, we assume, refer to the petitions against holding the event in Russia. [e-flux]
- Activist shareholder Daniel Loeb wants to pack the Sotheby’s board with a team of his own choosing. [Dealbook]
- A “privileged” fashion line. Sure. All the better to stomp on the backs of the less privileged with stillettos. [Nasty Gal, via @kstoeffel]
- Andrea K. Scott previews Maria Lassnig’s retrospective at MoMA PS1, opening March 9. She responds to curator Peter Eleey’s comment that the 94-year-old painter is “the perfect artist for the age of the selfie.” [The New Yorker]
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