Cindy Sherman: the power of stereotypes as transmitters of cultural clichés
Posted by Tartaruga Feliz on Thursday March 22, 2012
This is a must see exhibition if you’re in NY now. Cindy Sherman is a photographer from the 1970’s that is considered one of the most influential artists working today.
Film Still 16 – 1978
She explores the contemporary identity to create her characters, from publicity pictures made in the 60’s by Hollywood to portraits taken from the point of view of old womans, reacting to a youth- and status-obsessed culture.
Untitled #476 – 2008
Untitled #466 – 2008
Its also very interesting to know that she does all the work by herself, the make up, the creation of the characters, the photography itself, all on her studio.
Untitled #276 – 1993
What calls my attention the most about her is that she puts the critiques in your face in a very smart and provocative way. There’s no way you can go to this exhibition and don’t react from it.
Untitled #415 – 2004
Untitled #396 – 2000
If you’re not in New York, don’t worry. You can see the entire collection on MoMA’s website too (thank you MoMA!).
And to finish convincing you to go see more of her work, check this stop motion animation she did – I LOVE it!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Deborah is known in Brazil as Tartaruga Feliz (Happy Turtle). She’s a self-taught illustrator and animator who is born in Brazil. She travels the world while working, and attributes it to the best experience she has had in her life so far. You can see more of her work on her website, and follow her on her blog where she draws a friend a day.
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David Shrigley: brain activity
Posted by Amy on Thursday February 9, 2012
David Shrigley is one of those people who can make one go “huh” in puzzlement or rip out a roar of laughter in an instant (I’m in the latter category if you’re wondering.)
With that in mind, I am going to be envious of those who get to see his latest exhibition, featuring his special blend of dry wit encapsulated in various forms and format. Of course, I can’t deny that the taxidermy performed on a Jack Russell is a wee disturbing (considering I have two myself), but I’d expect nothing less from David’s dark humor.
Go see it for yourself at the Hayworth Gallery from 1st February to 15 May 2012.
Discovered via Pinterest | Source: It’s Nice That
Buy Some Damn Art : Alan Brown
Posted by Amy on Thursday November 17, 2011
Kate of the indefatigable Art Hound has started a weekly online art show that exclusively features original artwork with prices starting at just $200 called Buy Some Damn Art! She has impeccable taste, and inevitably, the pieces she chooses ends up as favorites on my lists as well. With talented artists like Becca Stadtlander (previously), Yelena Brysenkova (previously), Sara Escamilla and most recently, Alan Brown (images shown above) blazing the art trail forward, BSDA is off to a fantastic start!
Renegade Craft Fair in London!
Posted by Amy on Thursday September 29, 2011
The fact that Renegade is going to London just made me squeal for all your UK-based folks! It’s going to be held at The Old Truman Brewery on October 8+9, 2011, from 11am – 6pm each day — what luck!
See here for more info!
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