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Glenn Ligon “Off Book” Exhibition at Regen Projects
November 21st 09, 21:46
Regen Projects are preparing to host a collection of new paintings by New York based artist Glenn Ligon, as part of an exhibition entitled “Off Book”. This will be the artist’s third solo exhibition at the gallery and will mark the 20th anniversary of Regen Projects. The exhibition will present a suite of new paintings entitled “Figure” that continue Ligon’s investigation of James Baldwin’s seminal 1953 essay “Stranger in the Village.” The themes in the essay – cultural identity, the decipherability of the other, and the burden of history – find a conceptual and formal resonance in Ligon’s work.
The paintings were made by silkscreening an image of an existing painting onto variously colored backgrounds and flocking them with coaldust, which built up the text while simultaneously obscuring it. Passages where the silkscreen printed lightly produced gaps and grey areas that interrupt the paintings’ surfaces and further degrade the text. As images of an image, these paintings move between legibility and abstraction, exemplifying Ligon’s interest in the mutability of text and shifting views of notions of the self.
Glenn Ligon has a wide-ranging art practice in multiple media, including text-based painting, neon, print, installation, and video. His work engages social and personal histories, memory, and the ways in which groups and individuals are represented – revealing the complexities and subtleties of social constructs of race, language, sexuality, and gender. Ligon uses text, language, and imagery from a wide range of popular culture sources, from stand-up comedy routine and children’s coloring and schoolbooks, to slave narratives and the literary works of James Baldwin, Zora Neale Hurston, Jean Genet, and Gertrude Stein. Ligon alters and revises these materials in paintings that often repeat phrases in stencil or silkscreen; neon wall pieces that isolate a single phrase or word; and installations that incorporate paintings, prints, neon, wallpaper, and sculptural elements. These works oscillate between pointedness and dissolution – the original text and imagery literally become blurred through overlapping words and purposely smeared or muted surfaces. Ligon’s practice of appropriation changes the meanings of his source materials and investigates the ways in which language and imagery function as social, political, and personal tools in society.
Glenn Ligon’s work is included in the Obamas’ choice of artworks currently on loan to the White House, making him the youngest artist to ever receive this honor. He is also the latest recipient of the Joyce Alexander Wein Artist prize. Ligon’s work has been the subject of exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe. Recent solo exhibition include the Power Plant, Toronto (2005); the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York (2001); the Kunstverein München, Germany (2001), the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis (2000); the St. Louis Art Museum (2000); the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia (1998); and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (1996). Ligon’s work is represented in many public collections including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia; the Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Tate Modern, London; the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
Regen Projects II
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Los Angeles, CA 90069
December 12, 2009 – January 23, 2010
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Cassette Playa Spring/Summer 2010 Power Drift Nation Collection
November 21st 09, 21:37
Cassette Playa continue to set a positive and refreshing movement in the scene, with an approach largely incomparable. Here is the first look at the labels Spring/Summer 2010 collection entitled “Power Drift Nation” which features a fantasy land of design with Carri Munden referring to the collection as “dune gone dubstep”. Otherwise the signature feel of Cassette Playa is in tact with the combination of psychadellic colors and interesting textures. Tack a look at these videos from the recent presentation of the collection in New York.
Thanks to HB for the info.
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Ari Marcopoulos “Within Arm’s Reach” Book Launch
November 21st 09, 21:08
Ari Marcopoulos, has become one of the most influential photographers of this generation, having also worked in film. I think great things are destined for you when you work with people like Andy Warhol, although his transition into solo work has been diverse and well regarded for many years. With the launch of his latest publication Within Arm’s Reach knocking, Ari Marcopoulos will be hosting a an event and will be on hand to sign the book on November 23rd from 6-8 pm.
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Levi’s Fenom Crystal Package Disco Decoration Denim
November 20th 09, 17:29
Recently we saw Levi’s Fenom release a denim with the same wash as this Crystal Package Disco Decoration Denim. The lighter shade and more distressed wash is hugely impressive while I really think the addition of the Swarovski stone’s in this case makes for a nice touch. Available now from e-Levi.
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Paul Smith Red Ear Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
November 20th 09, 17:15
Paul Smith is not a name talked about to much on SLAMXHYPE, but the playful and energetic Red Ear line is truly worth a mention. A refreshing collection, full of color makes a bold statement with patterns and designs that really makes a strong statement.
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Barry McGee & Phil Frost | mindthegap Exhibition Video
November 20th 09, 17:03
Recently we caught wind of Prism Gallery opening in LA with a hugely impressive exhibition which was the combination of two SLAMXHYPE favourites in Philip Frost and Barry McGee. Mindthegap was curated by RVCA, ANP Quarterly and Artist Network Program’s P.M. Tenore, and here is a video which provides greater insight to the installation of works.
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Opening Ceremony x Where The Wild Things Are Novel by Dave Eggers
November 20th 09, 10:14
Where The Wild Things Are, co-written by Dave Eggers and Spike Jonze is the subject of another hugely impressive collaboration. This time with the novel being published with a special edition created with Opening Ceremony. The hard back cover has been finished with fur and the eyes of the character, Max. This is most definitely one of the most impressive items to come to fruition as part of all the hysteria surrounding the film.
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hobo Camo Series
November 20th 09, 9:51
hobo have set a strong impression with a very diverse and unique approach to creating bags and accessories. Here is an interesting Camo Series that is part of the labels fall/winter 2009 offerings, with the bag enhanced by the brown leather detailing.
Available from Vendor.
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Inocology from Ino Hidefumi
November 20th 09, 9:24
Perhaps more well known as part of IDF, Ino Hidefumi is more recognized as a solo artist. The pianist has been hard at work on his latest album entitled Inocology which is now available and well worth picking up.
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Stussy Retrospective Collection
November 19th 09, 19:36
In preperation for Stussy 30th anniversary, the renowned label have teamed up with Konno Tomohiro from NEXUSVII to create this quite distinctive collection. The first item is a hugely impressive Rasta Varsity Jacket which fuses together the origins of the label with a unique touch added by Konno. In addition is a collaboration with Levi’s, which always stands out and this cinch back denim has that very nice played down finish.
Thanks to Warp for the info.
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