Though Kara Walker seemed to be making political statements on the gallery walls, her artist statement and the show title were in my opinion the most politically charged. You can feel her resentment for being the poster child for black contemporary art and racial politics in art. The show itself seemed like a response to the art world hype; basically saying Kara Walker's work is dope, we hate the criticism but love the hype.
Two Strong Female Artists create one strong show. Kate Gilmore and Karen Heagle combined efforts to make a unique gallery experience.
Trenton Doyle Hancock is a star in the art-world. I like how bold and colorful his work is. One the other-hand I wish the narratives were more pronounced. His bright colors and creative figure narratives captivate his audience, but how about you?
Leonardo Drew's Sculptural abstraction is epic and beautiful to look at. The artist doesn't hint at too much content but lets the audience decide what these black massive forms and compositions mean in the white cube of Sikkema Jenkins gallery.
Delano Dunn brings us an intriguing exhibition titled "No One Can Be This Tomorrow". Utilizing rainbows, gold, and other mixed media Dunn creates an intriguing conversation about blackness in America.
Kerry James Marshall is a Living Legend in the art world. His retrospective is brilliant and actually lives up to the hype. Its just too bad this show can't stay up forever!
Rashid Johnson's show "Fly Away" is a great season opener for Hauser & Wirth Gallery NY. Simple yet complicated, some things were definitely better than others.
Whether you love it or hate it, after viewing this artshow you have been 'Brainwashed'. Star of the film "Exit Through the Gift Shop", Mr.Brainwash delivers a colorful yet lack luster exhibition full of references to the art-worlds most famous pop icons.
