Ryan McGinness is about to take the normative rules of engagement to an exponential level of assault. First up are two tasty new books for his product-hungry fans – No Sin/No Future (Ginko Press), and the bound, two-volume package, Aesthetic Comfort (Arkitip). Next comes the concurrent presentation of a major exhibition of his latest paintings and sculptures at Deitch Projects, and a volume of his hybridized graphic-art achievements taken from the past three years (Rizzoli) — both aptly titled Ryan McGinness Works. The Deitch exhibition includes a monumental mural grid of 45 individuated panels, bent laser-cut acrylic sculptures, a stunning suite of seven color spectrum paintings, the mesmeric black on black monochromes and a black-light installation that amps up his most eye-poking fluorescents to a psychedelic frenzy.
Having fully embraced the ornate over the concise, once a primary characteristic of his art, McGinness continues to push the experiential dimensions of installation while investigating the modular and serial dynamics of the multiple. “I choose the restriction of formalism to create a kind of design problem-solving in my art,” he admits, “but working on the computer where there is no original drawing and everything is infinitely scalable, reproducible and re-combinative, I’ve also become interested in the overlap between the production and reproduction of art.” If anyone can translate that overlap in visual terms, it’s McGinness.
Ryan McGinness, Imaginary Happiness,
2008, acrylic on linen, 72 x 72 inches, Courtesy Deitch Projects, New York
“Ryan McGinness Works.” opens at Deitch Projects (18 Wooster St.) on Mar. 7, 2009.
So as many of you may know I attend the Project show twice a year to pimp out the latest fashions for Triple Five Soul. This year was a little different due to some changes at 555 soul so I actually went on a freelance assignment for Select Showroom.. ( Thanks Joey!!)
Being that the economy is in bad shape and the fashion industry has taken a major hit since people are just not spending money like before, I thought it was going to be a slow show.. Boy was I mistaken!!!
Project Vegas was AMAZING this year,, the energy, buyers and the whole fashion industry as a whole seemed very strong and vibrant. Whatever the reason,, CHANGE, buyer confidence or the industry just basically climbing out it’s hole, it was fantastic to see everyone smiling buying and enjoying this new found energy that was Project Vegas.
Check out some pictures below,, NO PARTY PICS THOUGH! I was sick a few day before flying out and was on a 10 day antibiotic regimen.. I DID NOT ATTEND 1 SINGLE PARTY,,,, IN VEGAS!!!!! ughhhhhhh… All good, I caught up on some well needed rest,, In Vegas of all places! But I digress..
I just got word from my boy Ferm about this… I LOVE IT AND WANT MORE… (Thanks Ferm)
A YouTube video in which guerilla subway artist Poster Boy all but thumbs his nose at cops as he slices and dices platform ads played a role in his downfall last week, investigators said.
Law-enforcement sources said transit detectives watched the 1-min. 45-second digital video on Jan. 1, in which the artist, now identified as Henry Matyjewicz, transplanted a giant demon face from a Subway restaurant ad onto the face of actress Toni Collette.
“It’s good, because you’re almost killing two birds with one razor,” Matyjewicz, 27, is heard to say on the video, taken inside the Fulton Street G train station in Fort Greene. “You’re taking on these ads that are everywhere, and you’re creating something a little more creative.”
He is currently Free on $750 bail!!
The YouTube piece was one of several Web sites transit cops used to follow Poster Boy’s work over the past six months. Some 200 samples of his work can also be seen on his Flickr.com page.
But because Matyjewicz does not reveal his identity in the video – and wears a bandana over the lower portion of his face – investigators were still at a loss as to how to bring him in.
An anonymous tip led them to a showing of his work at a SoHo loft last Friday, where investigators quickly figured out who he was when they overheard him talking about his work.
Law-enforcement sources said Matyjewicz told investigators that he “didn’t see cutting out posters as a crime.”
For all you Kid Robot heads…Kidrobot invites you to “meet the artists” at their NYC store (118 Prince Street) this Friday, February 6, 6-8 p.m. Expected artists include Sket One, Huck Gee, Mr. Shane Jessup and Pon.
My boy JON ONE 156 has been rocking graff since very early in the 80′S.. Trains, tunnels, streets and Galleries. Jon is one of a kind, A REAL ARTIST and my main influence in graff since I was 13 years old.. Peep this dope vid of Jon rocking the streets of Paris…
For the past 2 years my boy Ferm & I have been checking out Cut & Paste to see what other creative minds have to offer. I love the Idea of LIVE art in front of a few hundred peeps cheering and booing for their favorite and not so fave graphics. This year will only be that much better. Bigger sponsors ( 55 DSL) and others plus larger location This is one event not to miss. See you there!!
WHEN:
Saturday, March 21, 2009
TIME:
5 PM – 11 PM
WHERE:
Webster Hall
125 E. 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
212-353-1600 www.websterhall.com
Kaws is most definite another one of my fav Graff artist (Twist One) turned artist. Fun colorful and always pushing the bar. Check out this new billboard he did on 45th street and 7th Ave. NYC,.. IT’S DOPE!!
Hey all, I just started reading a book that is quickly becoming one of my favorites..
“ We Took The Streets: Fighting For Latino Rights With The Young Lords”
A thoughtful and historically insightful book… the Young Lords challenged the system as no one else has done before them…. Their philosophy served as an inspiration for many of us.
This account of the formation of the Young Lords is fascinating…. The account grows as one reads until one is experiencing elements of the epic, the surprising, and the tragic. The book will also have its considerable impact on anyone who is interested in the history of New York during that great period of ferment we call the Sixties.
This is a definitely one book that I would recommend to everyone!!
African Americans had the BLACK PANTHERS.. WE (Latino’s) had THE YOUNG LORDS!!
A serious blast from the past.. I absolutely LOVE real footage of 70’s /80 NYC..
This 1979 documentary film focuses on gangs such as the savage skulls & nomads who occupied areas of the South Bronx. Perhaps even more compelling is considering that the backdrop and social conditions in this film are a ‘far cry’ from the lifestyle being promoted through disco music and film of it’s era..
This what was really happening in the BRONX and LES..
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