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In that way, Art for Everybody makes the implicit argument that you can either make art that will win over the establishment or that will win over the greater population, but you can’t make both...
Read the most excellent ‘A modern-day Greek tragedy’: the life and death of artist Thomas Kinkade by Veronica Esposito here.
01:30 AM - Wide awake on my bed, thinking about the always dicey unload operations when we arrive at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC later in the morning.
04:00 AM - Out of bed, teeth brushed, coffee made and awaiting for Steve Wanna to arrive.
04:20 AM - Steve Wanna arrives, we load his artwork into my van - somehow it fits.
04:35 AM - We depart and head north on I-95 to NYC.
06:30 AM - Speed camera flashes somewhere in Delaware.
07:45 AM - We're within 14 miles of the Holland Tunnel - about 90 minutes later we enter NYC.
09:15AM - We arrive at the Met Pavilion, check in and then meet artist Jeannette Herrera and her friend Abby, who are going to help us unload.
10:00 AM - Art is unloaded into the booth and the hanging process begins as the empty boxes are re-loaded into the van
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| Steve Wanna installing at Alida Anderson Art Projects' booth at the Affordable Art Fair NY |
10:30 AM - I drive and leave van in parking garage on 19th Street and walk back to Met Pavilion to continue hanging the work.
3:00 PM - I notice that artist Suzanne Yurdin's work is not lit properly and spring an extra light at $105!
4:15 PM - I walk over to the Chelsea International Hostel, check in and go to my room, unpack and walk out to the shared bathroom, shower and shave, get dressed and walk back to the fair.
5:00 PM - VIP Night starts and the aisleas are packed!
10:00 PM - Head back to the hostel - over 2300 people attended the VIP night... multiple sales of Bisque pieces and a nice painting by Anne Cherubim.
11:00 PM - Out for the night.
The halcyon years of the Washington Color School, over half a century ago, still represent the deepest fine arts footprint ever made by our (then) regional artists, elevating most of them to (now) a global presence.
There's currently a terrific show at Hemphill showcasing the works of two immensely talented artists: Leon Berkowitz and Wayson Jones.
Jones' work first came to my attention via my good friend Lou Stovall, when Stovall selected Jones in 2010 for the October Members Show in Hillyer Art Space.
I've been following Jones' work for many years, and in 2018 I wrote about his participation in that year's Superfine Art Fair and highlighted the "refined works of Wayson R. Jones, whose technique and presentation just keeps getting better and sharper! This is a key DMV artist deserving of more attention by the curatorial cabal of our area." And two years ago I was in the audience when Jones, who in 2022 was Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department's Artist in Residence, presented a really good Artist Talk one September day.
It has been said that "Leon was a character, a character that stood alone..."
In "An Interview with Gene Davis" by Walter Hopps, we learn that the The Washington Color School "members" did not feel much camaraderie, with each other, and perhaps even a sense of jealousy? George Hemphill notes that:
There are stories of Davis' extreme annoyance at the Corcoran students gathering in groups and sitting before Berkowitz's paintings while leaving his work absent of attention. Berkowitz's paintings sold as well, possibly better than others. His peers' work may garner greater investment returns today, but none have as much universal and growing appeal.
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| Leon Berkowitz (Photo by Paul Feinberg - Courtesy of Hemphill) |
This is an important show which deserves attention not only because of the historical importance of Berkowitz, but also and equally important, a new and powerful footprint by a superbly talented contemporary artist who clearly represents a 21st century extension of those halcyon days.
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| Leon Berkowitz in his studio (Photo by Paul Feinberg - Courtesy of Hemphill) |
The show runs through April 26, 2025.
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The Chronicles of Anderdingus dropped in today!
You can listen to all the tracks in Youtube here. My fave is Cubani Fiesta!
You can also listen on Spotify here.
Come out to see photographs taken by Maryanne Pollock at the Flamenco Festival in Córdoba, Spain, on view to the public for the first time, along with some of her small works on paper. The opening for “Electrico Magnifico Flamenco” will take place at Tiny Vinyl Shop in Adams Morgan on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy some Spanish wine and snacks as you listen to the sound of Flamenco music on vinyl for a more sensory and immersive experience. All works are available for purchase and on view from March 13, 2025 – April 10, 2025.
About the Artist: Though photography has been a daily practice of Pollock’s since age three, she is known for her paintings. This show represents an exciting new step for the artist — the first exhibit featuring her photography. Maryanne Pollock received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and also spent time studying in Rome, Italy. She continued pursuing her passion for creating art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Corcoran College of Art and Design and American University in Washington, DC. Her love of travel, art and culture have taken her to many places overseas and she has spent time living abroad in Egypt, Italy and Spain. Her work has been exhibited internationally in Venice, Paris, Glasgow, Basel, and Cairo. Most recently her works have been on view at Gallery 2112, Equity Gallery, the Kreeger Museum, the Phillips Collection, Bridgette Mayer Gallery and the Mclean Project for the Arts.
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 6:00 p.m. or by appointment
Contact Ty Cumbie at (347) 425-2044 or email tcumbie62@gmail.com
Tiny Vinyl Shop
2501 Champlain St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Artist Website for Maryanne Pollock: https://www.obeliskgallery.com/about-the-artist
Opening Night Event details:
10th Anniversary Exhibition!
Otis Street Arts Project celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibition featuring 10 of their favorite artists.
OSAP started when glass artist Sean Hennessey first met sculptor David Mordini and decided to open an art space based on a handshake and good vibes.
A decade later, OSAP remains dedicated to fostering a creative community, warm and welcoming for our in-house artists and one that showcases exceptional artists from the DMV. Over these ten years, OSAP has hosted performance art, exhibitions, small theater, meetings, public critiques and served as a gathering space for the greater art community. We have worked with hundreds of artists and have invited 10 artists to help celebrate this major milestone.
Artists:
Robin Bell, Lorenzo Cardim, Cheryl Edwards, Heloisa Escudero, Adam Griffiths, Sean Hennessy, James Huckenpahler, Zofie King, Carolina Mayorga, Mercedes
Exhibition: March 22–May 3, 2024
Hours during exhibition: Sat 12–4PM and also by appointment
Opening reception: March 22, 6-9PM
