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I have no idea what to actually expect from this lecture/performance but I’m intrigued.
It’s really sad to see Bob Dylan suspected of artistic plagiarism in the New York Times, especially when a quick perusal of the evidence shows the claims to be so obviously true.
“The most striking thing is that Dylan has not merely used a photograph to inspire a painting: he has taken the photographer’s shot composition and copied it exactly. He hasn’t painted the group from any kind of different angle, or changed what he puts along the top edge, or either side edge, or the bottom edge of the picture. He’s replicated everything as closely as possible. That may be a (very self-enriching) game he’s playing with his followers, but it’s not a very imaginative approach to painting. It may not be plagiarism but it’s surely copying rather a lot.” – Michael Gray, Bob Dylan Encyclopedia
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Trust me, the slow start is all a set-up.
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I’d never heard of Haris Purnomo until I received the email newsletter from CoCA a few days ago. In it, I saw a disturbing photo of an installation work I just had to go see; an installation which will be here in Seattle for scheduled viewings through August 26th, 2011, and then will be shipped off to the Saatchi Gallery in London. “Visitation” is comprised of 100 identical swaddled babies hanging vertically from fishing line, bayonets protruding perilously from beneath their swaddling. Each child’s face is identically marked with some sort of man-made pattern – a tattoo perhaps. The overall effect is equal parts ghostly, menacing, hard and yet innocent. As the subject swayed ever so slightly, lit from a couple spotlights on the ground, I swore I saw one of their eyes open. The subject matter demands to be grappled with.
Jan and I trucked over to Plume21 last night to catch the public opening of the showing and it definitely made my evening. From here on out, special arrangements have to be made to view the work but if any of you are interested in checking it out, I’d be happy to go view it again and make the booking. Drop me a message in the comments below or on my Facebook page and I’ll reach out to you so we can get something set up. I’d love to see your response to the piece.
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It’s the last weekend of Seattle Shakespeare Company’s “Wooden O” park performance of “A Comedy of Errors.” You can see the show tonight, tomorrow and Sunday at 7PM in Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. The show is open to all and based on donation. With the way the weather is shaping up for the next few nights, you really should have no excuse. Do yourself a favor, grab some wine and cheese, stash the wine in something covered so that the authorities don’t feel the need to crack down on you artsy types in the park, and head on out to catch a little Billy Shakes. Will it help if I promise that you won’t be disappointed?
Jan and I went and saw both of the Wooden O performances this year and they were fantastic. We especially loved the performance at Luther Burbank Park since the venue has amphitheater style grass seating and it is so easy to see the action. This particular interpretation of Comedy has a vaudevillian atmosphere and is a real hoot. Even kids will appreciate the show. If you make it out, let me know how it goes!
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One of my favorite art exhibits in recent years was the Alexander Calder show at SAM, “A Balancing Act.” Today, Google honors what would have been Calder’s 113th birthday with a homepage (and interactive doodle) exhibiting one of his famous mobiles.
I especially love the interactivity and the subtle shadow below. Cool stuff.
And if you’ve never been to the Calder circus, it’s a real treat!
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I think I just threw up in my mouth.
Spielberg’s new movie trailer for “War Horse” sure looks suspiciously like this one. Why doesn’t everyone find it disheartening that Spielberg’s tired myth-building continues to win accolades?
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I’m going to see Mike Daisey’s new performance, The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, at The Seattle Rep next weekend. We both worked in Amazon Customer Service at the same time. While his work can be hyperbolic, the motives are always spot-on and illuminating. I’m looking forward to the show. It's rare for a monologist to captivate the audience for hours at a time. Historically, Daisey has been able to do that for me.
This link takes you to a Guernica post with several MP3 files where you can listen to an in-depth interview.
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It may sound a bit nutty to say that a 28-year old broke into the Forbidden City’s Royal Palace and made off with at least 6 pieces of art valued at $150 million, but that’s what happened. The culprit, however, was later apprehended in a Beijing internet cafe and admitted guilt. Nobody has stated yet whether or not the 6 pieces recovered comprise the entirety of the young thief’s haul.
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This just may be brilliant.
“Form the triangles into the symbol of the ancients on the plate. You will create the sacred sign. Cover with two paper towels. Put a pot on top… or anything with a flat bottom.”
Pointer from Coudal
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