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Superflat Arhat: The Latest Exhibit by Takashi Murakami
By Geo Ong; photos by Sharon Suhr Arhat, Arahat. [a. Skr. arhat adj., deserving. Arahat is the Pali form.] A Buddhist saint of the highest rank. [highbrow source: The Oxford English Dictionary] Superflat is a postmodern art movement, founded by … Continue reading
Madrid’s Museo Reina Sofía
By Sarah Jost One part 1800′s hospital, one part design by Britsh architect Ian Ritchie, and one part expansion by French architect Jean Nouvel, even El Reina Sofía’s construction speaks to the tenets espoused by the 20th century art it … Continue reading
The Weekly Urchin Recap
By Geo Ong Without context, I stumbled upon these word paintings, known as The Statement Series, by Neil Jenney at the Gagosian Gallery on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. And without context, I present them to you. *all images courtesy of Rob … Continue reading
Posted in Fine Arts, Geo
Tagged gagosian gallery, neil jenney, the statement series, the weekly urchin recap
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Urchin Exposures
If your eyes are hurting from looking too far forward, look back with today’s Urchin Exposures. Andre Kertesz – ‘Accordionist, Esztergom, 1916′ Nowadays Andre Kertesz is considered one of the foremost figures in mid-century photojournalism, influencing such legendary photographers as … Continue reading
Posted in Collaborative, Fine Arts
Tagged accordionist, andre kertesz, bill brandt, the morning way
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Art for the Animals
By Margaret Hedderman Behind the hot topic du jour lies the ever present threat to our endangered species. Whether it’s polar bears losing ground (or should I say ice?) or red-crowned cranes struggling to make a comeback after our wars, … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Art & Money, Environment, Fine Arts
Tagged Cicadas by Zel Stoltzfus, Contemplation by Pollyanna Pickering, Dance of the Cranes by Renso Tamse, Dining at Asbury Park by Tricia Zimic, Red-Crowned Cranes by Solveig Karina Nordwall, Snow Leopard by Renata Bruynzeel, The Druids by Virginie Baude
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Basquiat the Supernova
By Geo Ong Who was Basquiat … ? to New York City? to the art world? to the art critic? to me? to you? Who was Basquiat to New York City? During his life, Jean-Michel Basquiat seemed impossible to disregard. … Continue reading
Friday Freebies
Who doesn’t like free stuff? Not Urchins, that’s for sure! Today’s Urchin Freebies will take you all over the world. Too bad plane tickets aren’t free… Shanghai Museum and People’s Park, Shanghai, China After a stroll through the huge, exquisitely … Continue reading
A Year in the Life of That Tree
By Margaret Hedderman Mark Hirsch drove past That Tree everyday for years without ever snapping a photo of the old Bur Oak presiding over the corn fields. Then, one day on a whim, Hirsch took a photo of That Tree … Continue reading
That’s What She Said
People get so caught up with the rhinestones. —Mickalene Thomas
