Category Archives: Reviews

Originally published June 16, 2010 by CityArts Viewing the photographs of Renato D’Agostin is like stepping backwards in photographic history. In fact, I was convinced that it was a show of vintage prints, until the gallery told me that is … Continue reading →

Originally published June 3, 2010 by Time Out New York: Own This City A box factory that was built in 1900 along the Gowanus Canal seems an unlikely place to celebrate the Age of Enlightenment. But at Observatory (543 Union … Continue reading →

Originally published May 19, 2010 by CityArts It has long been my contention that video is the most challenging contemporary art form. The reason is that anyone can do it. Look at YouTube—who isn’t making videos? They are easy to … Continue reading →

Originally published May 19, 2010 by CityArts Viewing the deliciously obsessive art of David Barnett, one is drawn into his world of twisted Victoriana and mechanical madness. The exhibition at Denise Bibro Gallery is a combination of collage, found objects … Continue reading →

Originally published May 11, 2010 by New York Press What goes on in the mind of a children’s book illustrator. Rainbows and ponies and the sweetness of childhood? The exhibition of drawings by Douglas Florian (at BravinLee Programs through June … Continue reading →

Originally published April 20, 2010 by CityArts If you like your art dark—well, cuddly and dark—then Out of the Black, an odd yet beautiful show at gallery hanahou, will satisfy nicely. The exhibition, by New Zealand artist Matt Campbell, hits … Continue reading →

Originally published March 24, 2010 by CityArts In the spirit of full disclosure, I admit that I love insects. Give me a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, a dung beetle or a giant furry bumblebee, and I’m a happy camper. So it … Continue reading →

Originally published March 10, 2010 by CityArts Lesley Dills’ new work, in paper and bronze, is literally full of the language and imagery of transcendence. Drawing on the words of several writers, but most notably Emily Dickinson, she has created … Continue reading →

Originally published February 24, 2010 by CityArts Traditionally, much of outsider art has been figurative. That’s in large part due to outsider art’s appeal to mainstream viewers: The work is a kind of skewed vision of the world as we … Continue reading →

Originally published January 26, 2010 by CityArts I have long been a fan of Tony Fitzpatrick’s eccentric and obsessive etchings. In the past he has turned his attention and finely-tuned hand to obsess on birds, bugs, hobo alphabets and the … Continue reading →