Author Archives: melissa

Noir Universe

Posted on April 22, 2012 by melissa

Alex Prager ‘s pulp fiction CityArts April 18 2012 If you like your art and cinema on the pulp side, I highly recommend you cakewalk over to Yancey Richardson Gallery to see the latest Technicolor noir dreams of Alex Prager. … Continue reading →

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A Deluxe Act

Posted on March 9, 2012 by melissa

Gallagher connects the dots at MoMA   Museum exhibitions curated by artists are always an interesting journey into the artist’s brain. Sometimes we find out things we really didn’t want to know, like a hidden passion for paintings of big-eyed … Continue reading →

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The Talking Cure- whose talking???

Posted on February 6, 2012 by melissa

Hello Campers! This merry prankster project just keeps getting wilder and more fun. Two new writers have jumped aboard, bringing the total to an even dozen voices speaking from the minds of my sculptures. I’m blown away by it all.   … Continue reading →

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From Id to Paper: Dubuffet intros art brut

Posted on February 2, 2012 by melissa

Feb 2, 2012 The year starts off with quite a bang at Ricco/Maresca Gallery. The current exhibition, Dubuffet and the Art Brut, is a museum-quality exploration of Jean Dubuffet, as well as the circle of artists that he admired and … Continue reading →

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The Talking Cure #1

Posted on January 27, 2012 by melissa

Hey there buckaroos- I am deep deep into my giant installation project- The Talking Cure. I’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to help fund the project. The response has been extraordinary, humbling, empowering- freakin’ great!!!! Tomorrow I’ll post … Continue reading →

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The Man in the Broad Brimmed Hat

Posted on January 16, 2012 by melissa

Broad Brimmed Art-Bob Thompson Revived Dec. 19, 2011 Painter Bob Thompson (1937–1966) straddled several artistic worlds. From Old-Master Europe, to hipster 1950s Provincetown, to the Beat poetry and bebop jazz scene of New York City, he was there, absorbing all … Continue reading →

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Neo Rauch- International Man of Mystery

Posted on December 12, 2011 by melissa

Secrets and Art: Neo Rauch’s Narrative Enigmas by Melissa Stern on Dec 2, 2011 • 10:22 am I have long been fascinated by the work of the German artist Neo Rauch. From his strange, strained color palette to the scenes … Continue reading →

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Rauchenberg’s Delights

Posted on December 8, 2011 by melissa

An artist shows off his collection By Melissa Stern Nov 29, 2011 • 2:51 pm One of the most fun things an art lover can experience is a glimpse into the private collection of a beloved artist. The current exhibition … Continue reading →

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Out of the Past: Peter Sekaer’s signs trace history at ICP

Posted on October 30, 2011 by melissa

 CityArts on Oct 25, 2011 The stunning new exhibition at The International Center of Photography forces you to slow down, ignore the hustle of the city outside, take a deep breath and dive into a world long gone. Signs of … Continue reading →

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TRAVELING LIGHT

Posted on October 30, 2011 by melissa

Traveling Light  Oct 26, 2011  Curious Matter in Jersey City Should we all move to Jersey City? That’s all I could think after an efficient 15 minute PATH train ride to a place that I confess I had never ventured … Continue reading →

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