Poster No. 4 (2010), from the Miami Poster Project, by Philip Brooker. By Emma TrellesEach fall, it is the labor of arts writers everywhere to forge connections between the many exhibits about to snap open and clamor for the eye’s attention. There is much excitement after many hot and slow months of student art shows and sweetly presented orchid photos at … [Read more...]
Art feature: Out among the quirks at Art Basel
A front view of the sculpture Female Stretch, by Evan Penny.(Photo by Katie Deits)By Katie DeitsThe larger-than-life, realistic sculptures by the Canadian artist Evan Penny caused a stir at last year's Art Basel, with his nude self-portrait selling within the show's first days.At this year's Art Basel, Penny is proving just as provocative. Penny’s sculptures aren’t simply … [Read more...]
Art review: Art Basel ’09 showcases innovation
A Bigger Maurice Payne (2008), by David Hockney.(Photo by Katie Deits)By Katie DeitsFrom established artists to newbies, Art Basel is a place where one can see the innovators of contemporary art, and the annual Miami Beach version of this European art stalwart gets under way formally tonight.But the action associated with the festival started up at the beginning of the week, … [Read more...]
Art review: New acquisitions add vigorous life to MAM collections
Fruit Still Life (2006), by Mette Tommerup (b. 1969).(Photo by Peter Harholdt) By Emma Trelles There are glittering and faux botanies at the center of Recent Acquisitions, a gathering of approximately 20 artworks that feature some of the Miami Art Museum’s latest additions to its growing permanent collection.Stamped with beads and sequins, the plastic and russet-hued confection … [Read more...]