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Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964–1977
Yesterday I went to the Art Institute for a cocktail in the member lounge (I know, sometimes I'm fancy) and then I checked out the current special exhibit, Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964–1977. I've never been a huge fan of conceptual art, but I enjoyed much in this exhibit. Ed Ruscha's Every Building on the Sunset Strip, an accordion style book that when laid out is 27 feet long was one of my favorites. The photos don't feature many people or moving vehicles in this dense urban area, making it seem like a ghost town, while at the same time depicting the urban/suburban sprawl in California around the 1960's. The exhibit also featured the hybrid of photography with sculpture, film, installation, and canvas. The work in this exhibit challenges traditional notions of photography and takes the images to the next level. I also enjoyed the photos that had typed out documentation of what experiment or observation was being done; this presentation implicated that these were more than just for artistic purposes, but also scientific or sociological studies. Well curated and a very large and complete exhibit, this is definitely something to check out before it closes on March 11th.
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My friend Chris and his band Tension Generation played a show that same night and had a donation jar out for me to help me get a new computer. I am so lucky to have such awesome friends! Many thanks to them.
Anyways. We got the Point of View show hung yesterday and it looks great! It was nice to take a step back when it was all done and breathe a sigh of relief. This was my first time curating and I was a bit nervous. I cannot wait for the opening reception on Saturday and hope you can come check it out!
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Lots of updates!
First off, I will be showing some work at Creative Co-Working in Evanston. I had a chance to check out the space the other day and it's great! Excited to be showing along some very talented artists at this co-working space. The grand opening is soon, here is the information:
Saturday, April 2 · 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Creative Coworking
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Bring a friend!
RSVPs encouraged, but not required.
Next!
I am going to be curating and also showing in the May I AM Logan Square exhibit. This is last minute as the show that was scheduled was canceled. I am accepting proposals from artists who would like to show with me for this group exhibit. The artist should live and/or work in Logan Square and the exhibit will be dealing with female issues/identity, etc. Email heartless.arts@gmail.com for details or to submit work.
This will be May 5th, more details and poster when I have them.