Airan Kang’s Illuminated Bookshelf
NEW YORK—Somehow, Airan Kang‘s lighted paintings and illuminated books draw viewer’s attention to the subjects and titles of the books she has selected, rather than to the technological elements she has introduced to…
An Exploration of Jamaican American Identity
NEW YORK—”Transience,” a show of new works by emerging Jamaican American artist Paul Anthony Smith, looks like an exhibition of work created by two artists. While the works on view—boldly hued paintings of…
Armory Modern: Choice Classics and Interesting Finds
NEW YORK— From a striking steel horse by Deborah Butterfield to Chuck Close’s felt hand-stamped portraits and a fascinating set of tin types made modern with whimsical strokes of brightly colored paint, Armory…
What Do President Obama, Ornate Art Frames and a Drum Kit Have in Common? Cardboard
NEW YORK—During Armory Arts Week, using very different applications, artists the VOLTA and Scope arts shows made creative use of recycled cardboard. All photos © Arts Observer Detail of carved cardboard art frames…
Fragile Interpretations: Glass Works at the Armory Show
NEW YORK—Just inside the Armory Show entrance, two fascinating sculptures were on view at the Galleria Continua booth. Embellished with a knitted poncho and sunglasses and a tangle of pencils, the glass figures…
