Friday, August 20, 2010

chuck close prints: process and collaboration

Corcoran Gallery of Art | July 3 - September 12, 2010
An exhibition curated by Terrie Sultan that I really enjoyed. First, because Close's processes are so intricate, and second because I felt that, with the exception of one wall, the entire display did an outstanding job of visually describing how the artist creates his work. Maybe a diy project with finger prints is in order? I know one KD who'd be in.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

more pins

You are not supposed to take pictures (common policy for temporary exhibitions), but I nabbed this one of my favorite dandelion pins.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

sew much fabric




Sewing lessons with a.scho + finding vintage fabric forgotten on a shelf = so much fun, and so many skirts. If you're interested in making one of these lovelies, let me know. Directions are a cinch.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

cute

Babies are living, and this was inspired by Chagall's La promenade. Justified. This woman is a clever ad lady, and for the record this one is my favorite.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

the bubble

Maybe you've heard of this ambitious proposed-project at the hmsg? It involves the installation of an enormous structure that will rest in the center of the donut-shaped Bundshaft building, bulging out at the top and bottom. The bubble is soft and presents a unique challenge to the project as both designers and curators look for an adequate material in which to execute a stable, tension-based structure for two months out of the year.


In May and October the large structure would be inflated in order to play host to community events, meetings, art installations, debates, films, and anything else that you can think of. Some critics are weary of 'another dome on the mall,' but the balloon shape at the top of the building is executed to mirror Brancusi's Sleeping Muse - one of the collection highlights at the hmsg.


The project is still very much in the planning stage, yet the Director of the hmsg is pretty determined to make this a reality and he seems to get things done. I can say that I hear about it in the office quite a bit - they have people working on raising the funds, marketing, research. Personally, I think that this would be an excellent opportunity for the hmsg to assert its presence on the Mall and that its sheer physical presence would attract some much-deserved attention to the museum.

The structure is designed by Diller Scofidio & Renfro from New York.

Monday, August 02, 2010

read my pins

Smithsonian Castle | June 18 to October 17, 2010
Exhibition of pins owned by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and worn during her tenure, sometimes to convey political messages. Although the castle is stuffy, I enjoyed seeing all of the pins and then reading about the circumstances that make each one significant. Bottom right corner, above, was worn as retaliation for being called a 'serpent.'

This one represents the shattered glass ceiling as a result of her appointment.