(Not sure why the color is so off. It looks perfect in photoshop)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Normally not one to get political...
But I felt compelled to quote a few lines after reading this BBC article about Afghanistan. Reinforcing the word failure... again and again. I never did believe in wars and this one just seems never-ending.
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"US in Afghanistan failure warning... "
"The US mission in Afghanistan will "likely result in failure" unless troops are increased within a year... "
"Inadequate resources will likely result in failure... "
"Failure to gain the initiative and reverse insurgent momentum in the next 12 months... risks an outcome where defeating the insurgency is no longer possible... "
"Any of these risks, in turn, are likely to result in mission failure."
Naqoyqatsi: Life as War
But I felt compelled to quote a few lines after reading this BBC article about Afghanistan. Reinforcing the word failure... again and again. I never did believe in wars and this one just seems never-ending.
--
"US in Afghanistan failure warning... "
"The US mission in Afghanistan will "likely result in failure" unless troops are increased within a year... "
"Inadequate resources will likely result in failure... "
"Failure to gain the initiative and reverse insurgent momentum in the next 12 months... risks an outcome where defeating the insurgency is no longer possible... "
"Any of these risks, in turn, are likely to result in mission failure."
Naqoyqatsi: Life as War
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Swarming Birds, 2009
©amy elkins
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‘Tis of the essence of life here,
Though we choose greatly, still to lack
The lasting memory at all clear,
That life has for us on the wrack
Nothing but what we somehow chose;
Thus are we wholly stripped of pride
In the pain that has but one close,
Bearing it crushed and mystified.
--Robert Frost from The Trial by Existence
©amy elkins
-
‘Tis of the essence of life here,
Though we choose greatly, still to lack
The lasting memory at all clear,
That life has for us on the wrack
Nothing but what we somehow chose;
Thus are we wholly stripped of pride
In the pain that has but one close,
Bearing it crushed and mystified.
--Robert Frost from The Trial by Existence
And to all those in Boston..
Head over to see the solo show of my wip co-curating partner, Cara Phillips!
Suffolk University Art Gallery
at the New England School of Art & Design
75 Arlington St.
Opening Reception TONIGHT, Sept, 17
On view until October 10th
Blue Laser Consultation Chair, New York City
Head over to see the solo show of my wip co-curating partner, Cara Phillips!
Suffolk University Art Gallery
at the New England School of Art & Design
75 Arlington St.
Opening Reception TONIGHT, Sept, 17
On view until October 10th
Blue Laser Consultation Chair, New York City
I didn't make it to Hellen Van Meene's lecture on Monday... but I will definitely make it to her opening tonight at Yancey Richardson Gallery. I'm curious to see the new series, as I've always been a fan of her work. It would, of course, be nice to finally meet her as well. We've been in a few shows together and I've always wanted say hi.
Hellen Van Meene
Tout va disparaître
Yancey Richardson Gallery
September 17 - October 31, 2009
Untitled #271, St. Petersburg, 2008
Opening as well tonight
Pictures of Tracey: Photographs By Tracey Baran.
Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects
535 West 22nd Street
Up through October 17th
The exhibition celebrates the life and work of Tracey Baran who died after a brief illness in November 2008 at the age of 33. This is the third solo presentation of works by Tracey and will include seventeen large-scale prints made by the artist between 1998 and 2008. A selection of smaller, unfinished “work prints” will also be displayed.
An online exhibition of works by Tracey Baran may be viewed from September 22 through October 5 at Women in Photography.
In addition, The Tracey Baran Memorial Auction has been arranged by School of Visual Arts in order to provide proceeds for an annual grant, open by application, to an emerging female photographer from the US. For information please email info@igavel.com
Hellen Van Meene
Tout va disparaître
Yancey Richardson Gallery
September 17 - October 31, 2009
Untitled #271, St. Petersburg, 2008
Opening as well tonight
Pictures of Tracey: Photographs By Tracey Baran.
Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects
535 West 22nd Street
Up through October 17th
The exhibition celebrates the life and work of Tracey Baran who died after a brief illness in November 2008 at the age of 33. This is the third solo presentation of works by Tracey and will include seventeen large-scale prints made by the artist between 1998 and 2008. A selection of smaller, unfinished “work prints” will also be displayed.
An online exhibition of works by Tracey Baran may be viewed from September 22 through October 5 at Women in Photography.
In addition, The Tracey Baran Memorial Auction has been arranged by School of Visual Arts in order to provide proceeds for an annual grant, open by application, to an emerging female photographer from the US. For information please email info@igavel.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sick and laying around watching movies at home today...
This is by far one of the most beautiful movies I have seen in quite a while. The trailer doesn't do it much justice. If you haven't seen it, you should rent it immediately.
"The cinematic equivalent of a hymn, Be With Me is a film about human beings and their search for love.".. simply gorgeous.
Be With Me directed by Eric Khoo
This is by far one of the most beautiful movies I have seen in quite a while. The trailer doesn't do it much justice. If you haven't seen it, you should rent it immediately.
"The cinematic equivalent of a hymn, Be With Me is a film about human beings and their search for love.".. simply gorgeous.
Be With Me directed by Eric Khoo
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Rikuto Tada, Matsuo Kabuki (from the series "Kabuki Players")
I found the works of Hiroshi Watanabe today in Visura Magazine's lastest online issue. Going to his site felt like hitting a gold mine in terms of how much amazing work is there to be found. Whew! Below are some of his works.. but go see for yourself here.
Patient RQ, Epilepsy (from the series "I See Angels Every Day")
Kojiro (from the series "Suo Sarumawashi")
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
PPOW show came down, WIPNYC show goes up. First of many to come in the guest curating series. Our initial launch into the series is the works of Carolyn Drake curated by LACMA's Sarah Bay Williams. Enjoy.
© Carolyn Drake courtesy of LACMA
Reviews and Press for Young Curators New Ideas II at PPOW show!
Timeout NY
Art Slant
NY Art Beat
NY Magazine
Daily Serving
Art in America (online)
Art News
© Carolyn Drake courtesy of LACMA
Reviews and Press for Young Curators New Ideas II at PPOW show!
Timeout NY
Art Slant
NY Art Beat
NY Magazine
Daily Serving
Art in America (online)
Art News
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
In search of your wide open yonder..
(shot on my way to california from ny)
I'm in the process of collecting as many photographs of sky and wild open yonders as possible from as many people and walks of life as possible. Please do send in any snapshot sky, vacation sky, fine art sky, wanderlust sky, open road sky, view from airplane sky, etc etc. I can't quite explain what it's for just yet, other than a large compilation of sky images. If you would like to share please email me photos (preferably 4x6@300 but any size will do). amyelkins.photo[at]gmail.com
Thanks!
(shot on my way to california from ny)
I'm in the process of collecting as many photographs of sky and wild open yonders as possible from as many people and walks of life as possible. Please do send in any snapshot sky, vacation sky, fine art sky, wanderlust sky, open road sky, view from airplane sky, etc etc. I can't quite explain what it's for just yet, other than a large compilation of sky images. If you would like to share please email me photos (preferably 4x6@300 but any size will do). amyelkins.photo[at]gmail.com
Thanks!
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