Hot and Cold!— Chilly night this Thursday, but thank god there’s some nudes to warm up the night with at Steven Kashner Gallery. Stay warm and check it out.
Erik Van Lieshout
I am in heaven
Anton Kern Gallery
When you walk into the gallery you step through a hastily made tunnel to view his film “Work” and exit into the wider gallery to view these amazing art pieces that depict rioters in mid stride with mouths open, yelling for their rights. The images are peculiar as they are created with vinyl tape that is crudely pasted upon paper. The visuals are very raw and cartoony. Check it out through February 28, 2015.
Jiri Georg Dokoupil
New Paintings
Paul Kasmin Gallery
Very large scale works of ar that are created with 100% serendipity. each imprint is a paint-soap-bubble landing on the canvas based on how the physics of elements come together. Inperson there is an amazing quality to the surface. Definitely check it out through February 7, 2015. Watch the video here of how Jiri creates these amazing canvas works with paint soap bubbles. The video is a cool slow-motion take on his work:
Mamma Andersson
Behind the Curtain
David Zwirner Gallery
At first, I didn’t think I would like this work, but gradually it began to grow on me. There is an otherworldly ness about it and even though it looks very clumsily put together there is a very powerful structure underneath. Everything sits weightily on its plain on the canvas, everything has a heaviness. Very unique and very scandinavian sensibility. There are 2 large murals that accompany the show which make you feel like a doll in a doll house. Definitely worth checking out. On view though February 14, 2015
Doze Green
Out of Knowhere
Early breakdancer and train car painter from the 80’s showcasing his more mature style. Cubist and Picassoish influences with an urban vibe. Cool show, check it out.