The work of a gallerist is never done. Immediately following the de-installation of Rochester Contemporary’s annual “6×6” fundraising exhibition — which required the patching of tens of thousands of thumbtack holes — the staff at Rochester Contemporary went and put hundreds more pinholes in the walls, in order to present the massive installations featured in […]
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“6th Rochester Biennial”
The 6th Rochester Biennial opened last Saturday, featuring six small solo shows of work by established, regional artists chosen for their exceptional commitment to their craft. The exhibition contains a vast range of media, techniques, and subject matter, affording the audience a glimpse into the diverse array of skilled artists working in our communities. Each […]
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ART: The center of the universe
“Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman” by Mickalene Thomas Through October 19 George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue Tuesday-Saturday: 10 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | $5-$12 | 271-3361; eastmanhouse.org. Children spend their lives orbiting their origins, barely conscious of the gravity their parents’ lives have on their own. Much like our […]
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ART REVIEW: “Our Cryptozoological Expedition into ‘The Elusive'”
Though we think we’re getting a firmer handle on this world, you could argue that as human beings increasingly set themselves as separate from other species, both in mind an in manner of living, our understanding of the creatures that share this planet has grown shakier and shakier. Some people study these untamed objects of […]
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“Salvador Dalí: Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy'”
Some stories seduce artists throughout the ages. There is a robust tradition of artistic interpretation of Italian writer Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, “Commedia,” known these days as “The Divine Comedy.” The work has been an irresistible subject for such visionaries as Sandro Botticelli, Gustave Doré, William Blake, Franz von Bayros, Tom Phillips, and Robert Rauschenberg. […]
