It’s blockbuster time at the museums. The MoMA’s contribution is a large-scale exhibition of the work of Martin Kippenberger. This well-received show “includes key selections and bodies of work from his entire career: paintings, sculpture, works on paper, installations, multiples, photographs, posters, announcement cards, books, and music. ” Kippenberger might not be a household name, but he should be. And this will help.
Martin Kippenberger
The Problem Perspective
MoMA
53rd St. btwn 5th and 6th
March 1 – May 11
Protect Protect focuses on the work of Jenny Holzer since the 1990s. Her “pioneering approach to language as a carrier of content and her use of nontraditional media and public settings as vehicles for that content make her one of the most interesting and significant artists working today.” This is truly a fine show put on by the Whitney.
Jenny Holzer
Protect Protect
Whitney Museum of American Art
75th and Madison
March 12 – May 31
Clytie Alexander has a beautiful show at Betty Cuningham that should be experienced. Her subtle pieces work well with the space, and create an inviting, peaceful environment. Hers is a serene type of power.
Clytie Alexander
Diaphans
Betty Cuningham Gallery
541 W. 25th Street
February 5 – March 14
Rudolf Stingel is one of the greatest living painters. In the past his work “has taken aim at the transcendental ambitions and metaphysical loftiness of various moments from the history of art.” His new show at Paula Cooper furthers this by deepening “his exploration of portraiture to present a series of new paintings that constitute a kind of cultural self-portrait.” Very timely.
Rudolf Stingel
Paula Cooper Gallery
534 W. 21st Street
February 20 – March 21
I had forgotten how much I like Lisa Yuskavage’s work. Her show at David Zwirner is a must-see.
Lisa Yuskavage
David Zwirner
525 W. 19th Street
February 19 – March 28
Tehching Hsieh is everywhere these days. Which is a good thing. The MoMA’s inaugural installation of performance pieces features the first of his five One Year Performances. For a nice history lesson read an interview he gave to the Brooklyn Rail in 2003.
Performance 1: Tehching Hsieh
Museum of Modern Art
53rd Street btwn 5th/6th
January 21 – May 18
For a new ad campaign the MoMA has installed replicas of its most famous works at Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue/ Pacific Street subway station. Every ad space in the two connected stations are covered with pieces by Picasso, Matisse, Hopper, Sherman and Dumas. Interesting that they chose a location so close to the Brooklyn Museum.
Art:Raw, a new gallery in Chelsea, recently opened with its inaugural exhibit. The group show features over 300 artists in all mediums, and will run through most of March.
Art : Raw
Inaugural Exhibit: Debut Show
210 11th Ave, #905
February 19 – March 21
Harlem artist Daniel Baltzer will present a studio visit on Tuesday, February 24th, from 7:30 – 9:00PM. This event is free and open to the public, and made possible by artHARLEM.
Daniel Baltzer
studio visit
335 Pleasant Avenue
Apt. 1
near 117th and 1st Avenue
February 24th
