Features
“Greater New York” Part One: Talking About My Generation
NYAB contributing writer Brian Fee has tasked himself with covering PS1’s “Greater New York” exhibition, which opened May 23rd, and continues into October. In his first installment, Fee contextualizes the exhibition, and gives insight into posts to come.
The Museum Alternative
NYAB writer Brian Fee asks; “what gives? What is the benefit of seeing “not new” art in a gallery setting, as opposed to browsing the hallowed halls of the museums?”
Visceral Filmmaking: The Video Art of Nina Yuen and Almagul Menlibayeva
They take us somewhere far beyond the gallery walls, into environments deeply personal and thoroughly rewarding.
Beyond Comics: MoCCA Festival at Lexington Armory
With over 250 exhibitors, videos, artist signings and lectures, the Lexington Armory became a place where different people, mediums, places, and ideas intersected.
Book Review: “Japanese Photobooks of the 1960s and 1970s”
“If you want to know about Japanese photography, you must study photobooks.”
Young Curators on the Art of New Ideas
In the spirit of celebrating new ideas, NYAB asked the folks behind “Young Curators, New Ideas II” at PPOW Gallery to share thoughts on what’s recently been on their minds… with funny, thoughtful, and unexpected results.
Five of the Best Art Blogs You’ve Never Heard of
The Anti-commerce, Pro-art “No Soul for Sale” Festival
“The No Soul for Sale: Festival of Independents” is a new kind of art fair. No entry fee, no walls separating one participant from another, no work for sale, just 40+ nonprofit art organizations from around the world coexisting, sharing, and collaborating.
Back to the Future: The Armory Show 2009
The mega-fair arrives armored with a new Modern wing, moderate expectations, and Kenny Scharf.
Sleeper: The Bronx Blue Bedroom
A monthly art installation in a Bronx apartment celebrates its one-year anniversary.
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