Anita M. Harris writes that the New York’s new Whitney Museum is a work of art in itself.
New York’s New Whitney Museum A Work of Art in Itself. Opening May 1, 2015.
Tag: Cambridge Observer
"Gates-gate": A teachable moment whose time has passed
The “Gates-gate” episode in Cambridge has been called a “teachable moment.” Might I suggest that it’s a moment that has gone on too long? We get it. It’s a moment whose time has passed.
–Anita M. Harris
Clark Gallery shows fine flotilla of artists
A lovely, eclectic show called “Float” at the Clark Gallery, 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA exhibits an unusual collection of works on nautical themes.
Bob Langer: inspiration for job seekers
In a recent talk, MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer described the difficulties he faced in his early career. For job hunters out there the message is simple but profound. Believe in yourself and your ideas, treat people kindly, and keep on going.
Great talk, Bob. Once again, bravo.
Heads and Tales Review
If Heide Hatry’s provocative photographic show—Heads and Tales–at the Peirre Menard Gallery, (10 Arrow St. in Cambridge) is meant to shock: it does.
No Valentine for Microsoft
Much as I appreciated the companionship on Valentine’s night, the relationship is just not working out. It’s hard to break up with Microsoft…but, clearly, it’s something I have to do.
Fairey bruhaha enhances coffers–especially lawyers'.
The Boston arrest of street artist Shepard Fairey, along with the AP suit and countersuit concerning a copyrighted photograph of Obama, are part and parcel of Shepard Fairey’s art–which as a whole is a provocative–and, now, increasingly lucrative–challenge to authority. Still, it’s nice that someone is making money at a time when the world appears to be going to rack and ruin, and it’s fun to have something new to think about.
Review: Shepard Fairey Restrospective, ICA Boston
Kudos to Boston’s Institute for Contemporary Art for mounting a spectacular 20-year restrospective of Shepard Fairey’s work–which runs through August 16, 2009.
