Robert Longo (who inspired THIS cool music video) & Chuck Close
Alexander Calder & Josiah McElheny
Medieval Fashion Exhibit (my personal favorite)
We went to the Phoenix Art Museum last week with some hip new friends, Angela & Clint, who we met through blog “lurking”. Our social life owes a lot to the internet, seriously! We had a great time getting to know each other and I loved seeing new artists and some that I’d only experienced through text books. It truly was remarkable to see a Chuck Close in person. I also let out a huge squeal when I saw Deborah Butterfield’s and Josiah McElheny’s work on display.
love the art! thanks for sharing. now i’m going to go peruse the phoenix art museum website!
I have seen the burned wood piece in Boston at the ICA. I wish I could remember the name of the artist! I love that piece.
The first one looks like Gaijin Fujita. And the installation is Cornelia Parker.
Thanks for setting me straight, Naomi! Now I’ve got to find out more about those artists, I think they’re freaking awesome.
Wow – I really love some of that art – the Calder – for some reason I am really into the skill of balancing things like mobiles and art!
If your in SLC there is a Gajin Fajita piece at the Salt Lake Art Center.
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