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10/27/2023

Artist Mika Tajima (b. 1975) stands out for her technologic research-driven approach to art. She skillfully utilizes sculpture, painting, and installations as mediums to explore the dynamics of control, performance, and freedom. Tajima delves into the ever-shifting realms where productivity and leisure intersect, dissecting how capitalism has molded human behavior and emotional experiences over time.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • how her deeply collaborative practice delves into the contemporary technologies and ideologies that influence everyday life. Tajima's work delves into the sensorial and psychic experiences arising from various digital and aesthetic technologies. She effectively translates socio-political and theoretical concepts into tangible forms through her sculptures, textile works, and installations.

Represented by Pace Gallery, she boasts an extensive portfolio of solo exhibitions at renowned institutions such as the Kitchen (2008), Seattle Art Museum (2011), Sculpture Center (2016), and Borusan Contemporary (2018). Collaboratively, her art has been featured in notable projects, including "The Pedestrians" with Charles Atlas at the South London Gallery (2011), "Today is Not a Dress Rehearsal" with Charles Atlas and New Humans at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2009), and the Whitney Biennial (2008).

Slide 1 • Mika Tajima, Negative Entropy (Kurozumikyo Shinto Shrine, Dawn Meditation, Red, Double), 2019, Photography by Charles Benton © Mika Tajima
Slide 2 • Artist Mika Tajima, photo by Matt Dutile courtesy of Pace Gallery
Slide 3 • Stage design by Mika Tajima in collaboration with Chadha Ranch for Charles Atlas: The Mathematics of Consciousness, Installation view, Courtesy of Pioneer Works, Photo by Thomas Barratt
Slide 4 • Mika Tajima, Epimelesthai Sautou (Take Care), 3, 2014, © Mika Tajima
Slide 5 • Mika Tajima, Pranayama (Monolith G, Rose Quartz), 2021, Photography by Flying Studio, Los Angeles © Mika Tajima

10/20/2023

Bolivian-American artist Donna Huanca (b. 1980) redefines creative boundaries with her large-scale paintings, installations, and sculptures, blending various multi-sensory artistic practices to create immersive experiences. Her work is deeply rooted in the fusion of movement and tension, drawing from her durational performances. Huanca masterfully captures fleeting moments from past performances, using them as the foundation for her future exhibitions and art, weaving an ongoing narrative.

Despite their surreal appearance, Huanca's vibrant palette is sourced from naturally occurring materials and pigments. She challenges our perceptions by layering textures and surfaces, blurring lines between image, medium, and body. Her latest exhibit, "SCAR TISSUE (BLURRED EARTH)," opens tomorrow, October 21, at Faurschou in Brooklyn ( ). The opening will feature unique live performances where performers leave their marks on the installed paintings, reflecting an evolutionary mark-making process integral to Huanca's layered work.

The exhibit's title symbolizes the connection between the body and the landscape, akin to scars, which are imprints of history and encounters. Huanca's art disrupts vision and memory, offering an ever-changing experience throughout its eight-month duration. Her ultimate goal? To leave an enduring impression on viewers, a small scar on the retina that lingers in an otherwise transient world.

Slide 1 • Detail from "SCAR TISSUE (BLURRED EARTH)" courtesy of Faurschou
Slide 2 • Donna Huanca by Billie Clarken courtesy of © Peres Projects
Slide 3 • Picture of past performance in Copenhagen courtesy of artist’s instagram

07/20/2023

One of our fave mantras is “always be a palm tree.”🌴

Go with the flow but always be true to yourself.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • How this colorful Puerto-Rican transdisciplinary artist focuses on the feminine voice but with her signature Boricua and Caribbean iconographic flair.

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 • Cielo Félix-Hernández, The feminine urge to find safety in self, 2021. Oil on canvas, 30 x 30 inches. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

07/18/2023

We are drooling over the current group exhibition at FREDERICKS AND FRAZIER in NYC, titled Up All Night.

The show features many of our favorite female artists, including our beloved Marilyn Minter, Colleen Barry and Lizzy Lunday.

The exhibition will run till July 28, 2023 and we highly recommend you drop by if you’re in the New York City area!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • This vintage lesser-known work by Marilyn Minter from 1997. We can see her signature blending of realism and abstraction- and like all of her works, in a way that’s so pure, raw and captivating. We are mesmerized and feel connected to it in a way that only Marilyn can do!

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 • Marilyn Minter, Soft Micro Baby, 1997. Enamel on metal, 24 x 24 inches.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

07/13/2023

"Aspiradora (Etnografia)" is an artwork created by Eulàlia Grau, a Spanish artist known for her contributions to conceptual art and feminism. The artwork was created in 1974, during a time of significant political and social change in Spain and challenges the traditional gender roles and societal expectations placed upon women.⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • Aspiradora (Etnografia)" is a multimedia installation that combines different elements to explore themes of domestic labor, gender roles, and the intersection between the private and public spheres. The composition consists of the vacuum cleaner positioned on a wooden platform, surrounded by various objects and photographs. The vacuum cleaner is connected to a transparent plastic tube that extends from the platform, creating a visual and metaphorical connection between the domestic space and the outside world. The artwork raises questions about the invisibility of women's labor, the power dynamics within the domestic sphere, and the constraints imposed on women by society.⁣
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"Aspiradora (Etnografia)" is regarded as a significant work within the feminist art movement, addressing issues of gender, labor, and identity. It reflects Grau's commitment to challenging social norms and advocating for greater recognition and equality for women in society.⁣
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𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 • Eulàlia Grau, Aspiradora (Etnografia), 1973 © Eulàlia Grau, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2023.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

07/11/2023

Everyday for 20 years, Agnes Martin would ask herself: “What am I going to do next?” It took her TWENTY YEARS to get to the paintings and work that she wanted.⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • Agnes Martin (1912-2004), a master of sublime simplicity, captivated the art world with her ethereal abstractions. Guided by a belief in the spiritual essence of art, she embraced minimalism and created delicate compositions that evoked profound emotional states. With muted palettes and meticulous pencil lines, Martin's works invited viewers to detach from modern life and embrace the quiet transcendence within. ⁣
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Her unique approach, distinct from her contemporaries in the Abstract Expressionist movement, garnered critical acclaim and prestigious awards. Today, Martin's legacy continues to inspire contemporary artists, as her canvases reside in renowned institutions and private collections. ⁣
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𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 • Portrait of Agnes Martin by Charles R. Rushton, 1992. © Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen⁣
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07/08/2023

Saturday mood ➡️ Nikki S. Lee popsicle vibes
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𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 • Nikki S. Lee, Part (23), 2003, Digital C-print mounted on aluminum panel, 50 × 55 22/25 in ⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • There are few visionaries who can truly disrupt the status quo and challenge societal norms. Enter Nikki S. Lee, a Korean-born artist whose groundbreaking work blurs the boundaries between photography, performance, and sociology, leaving spectators in a state of awe and introspection.⁣
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Hailing from the bustling streets of South Korea, Lee ventured to the vibrant heart of New York City in 1994, armed with an insatiable hunger for artistic exploration. Initially drawn to the world of fashion photography, she quickly realized her true calling lay in the realm of conceptual art—where her unbridled creativity and penchant for pushing boundaries would find their true expression.⁣
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Lee's artistic manifesto became clear with her groundbreaking project, aptly titled "Projects" (1997-2001), which catapulted her into the art world's spotlight. With a singular audacity, Lee seamlessly slipped into the skins of various subcultures and communities, fully immersing herself in their unique identities.⁣
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From Hispanic street gangs to skateboarders, from seniors to hip-hop aficionados, Lee shed her own persona like a chameleon changing its colors. Months of meticulous research and deep integration allowed her to master the intricate subtleties of each group, from their mannerisms to their fashion choices. The result was nothing short of extraordinary.⁣
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07/07/2023

What is the future you see?⁣🔮✨
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • Barbara Kruger transforms the language of sensational media and politics into messages of awakening, impact, and relevance. Kruger’s visual language is distinctive and powerful useing images, text, and technology to challenge established power structures and social constructs. ⁣
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Barbara Kruger's influence extends beyond the art world. Her distinctive aesthetic and use of text have inspired numerous artists, brands and designers. Her art continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, as she remains committed to using her work as a platform for social and political commentary. Her thought-provoking pieces challenge viewers to question the dominant narratives that shape our lives and inspire critical thinking about the power structures present in society.⁣
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𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 • Barbara Kruger, Untitled (The future belongs to those who can see it), 1997, Silkscreen on vinyl, 85 × 60 in | 215.9 × 152.4 cm⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

05/31/2023

There’s no one like 🤩 One of our all-time favorite exhibitions at Frieze New York was Nan Goldin’s first showing with Gagosian gallery, where she displayed eight grid works that the artist has assembled into groupings over the past fifteen years.⁣
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The grid—which Goldin organizes by visual or psychological themes—is a format that Goldin has been working for over twenty years and emerged from the same associative motivation as her slide shows. ⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 • How Goldin has organized her grid responses by color, which connects us with Goldin’s own psychological impulse and perspective. For her grouping of grids for Gagosian she has created genius storyboards of her works over a period of her career from 2011-2016.⁣
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“I consider my grids a chapter of the slideshows on the wall. . . . They are like storyboards. . . . In the 1990s, I was influenced by Color Field painting. It doesn’t relate to my work, but I like art that’s completely different from mine. And I started making grids as an homage to the Color Field painters.” - Nan Goldin ⁣
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𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟭 • Nan Goldin, The Back, (2011-14). Courtesy of Nan Goldin and Gagosian.⁣
𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮 • Nan Goldin, Red, (2016). Courtesy of Nan Goldin and Gagosian.⁣
𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟯 • Nan Goldin, Black, (2016). Courtesy of Nan Goldin and Gagosian.⁣
𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟰 • Nan Goldin, Gold, (2016). Courtesy of Nan Goldin and Gagosian.⁣⁣⁣⁣

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