The most successful Senegalese artist in recent years, Ousmane Sow, a member of the show's organizing committee, is a realist sculptor whose installations resemble theme parks; the themes are not always related to Africa.
No wonder museums have seen the wisdom -- or expediency -- of building 20th-century installations around themes.
She works in filmmaking, painting and other installations, and themes of life and death run through all her art.
An early incarnation, the mid-80's hot spot Area, attracted a mix of artists, celebrities and musicians that included everyone from Andy Warhol to Ed Koch; the decor featured installations exploring themes like "Suburbia" and "Confinement".
At least Marc Camille Chaimowicz's room-sized installation, loosely themed around Jean Cocteau, has the feeling of a whole world – with its wallpapers and furniture; paintings by Vuillard, Marie Laurencin and Duncan Grant; a Warhol Electric Chair screenprint; and numerous furnishings either built or arranged by Chaimowicz himself.
Stipe will present an audiovisual installation exploring themes of desire and movement, featuring footage he has shot in New York City with a soundtrack composed by himself.
Stripe will present an audiovisual installation exploring themes of desire and movement, featuring footage of New York City with a soundtrack composed by himself.
Starting with an audio-visual set from DJ Yoda on the history of hip-hop, there will be music, screenings, talks and installations on the theme of Altered States.
Her elaborate installations, which evoke themes of domesticity and labor, are the subject of this mid-career survey.
"Sculpture, installation, activities, games, theme camps, performances, decorators, carpenters, riggers and general volunteers are all welcome.
