American Art Magazine's Autumn "Icons" Edition Highlights Paul Pfeiffer, Rosemarie Trockel, Blindness and Photography, and Additional Notable Artists
Art Review: A Vibrant Mosaic of Creativity
Welcome to this week's art review, where we delve into the rich tapestry of artistic expressions that continue to captivate and challenge us. Let's embark on a journey through the world of art, starting with the intriguing insights of Ara H. Merjian, who has curated a crash course on anti-fascist art history.
Moving on, Louis Bury ponders the question of whether art is perpetually behind the times in his thought-provoking piece for the "Issues & Commentary" section. Meanwhile, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood navigates the complexities of the US-Mexico border in her compelling work, "Follow the Threads."
David Diao, a renowned artist, has spent a significant part of his career referencing the work of Barnett Newman, admiring the latter's matter-of-fact painting style. Diao himself discusses his painting on the cover of A.i.A in the "Cover Artist" section.
In a tribute, Dara Birnbaum's work in talking back to media and imagining new transmissions for the future is celebrated. Meanwhile, Emily Chun interviews Tehching Hsieh for the "Inquiry" column in this issue. Hsieh, a firm believer in the power of art as the more groundbreaking and creative part of freethinking, shares his insights.
The artist Johanna Mirabel, a French artist of Guyanese descent, was featured this year in Art in America's "Icons" issue, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Paul Pfeiffer's work, on the other hand, explores the haunting presence of rituals and religion in sports and movies, as seen in his piece "Sporty Specters."
Malick Sidibé, described as an architect of utopia and purveyor of nostalgia, is the focus of the "Spotlight" section. Meanwhile, Katja Seib's artwork is described as canvases of pure color and mild mysticism in the article "New Talent."
The article "Battle Royale" delves into a fascinating comparison between Monet and Manet, two famous French painters.
Rosemarie Trockel offers lessons for staying curious and weird in "The Auto-Iconoclast" feature, while Joel Shapiro discovered the concept of transformation through physically working with wood. Max Norman wrote a profile of Shapiro, who passed away in June, for "Building Bridges."
Lastly, we have reviews for exhibitions in Berlin, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Miami, Santa Fe, and Toledo, each offering unique perspectives on the art world.
As always, we hope you enjoy this journey through the world of art. Stay tuned for more insights and discoveries in the weeks to come.
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