VOLTA NY: Impressive New Works by Emerging Artists
NEW YORK—This year’s Volta show was brimming with expressive and impressive works from emerging artists. Staged at a new venue in Soho, the invitational event was ideal for collectors interested in contemporary artists…
At the Independent, an Open Exploration of Art Without Definition
NEW YORK—From all of the dishes in the kitchen sink to a wall of African dictators and a series of meticulously executed, minimalist clay works by Anna-Bella Papp, the Independent art show offers…
Scope NY, Part 2: Look for the Sparkly Horse
NEW YORK—As you approach Scope, you get the sense that it is going to be a good show. There is a headless, blinged-out horse rotating on a platform at the entrance to the…
Scope NY, Part 1: Best in Show
NEW YORK—After surveying the many shows participating in Armory Arts Week, beyond the big tent of the Armory—from Volta to the Independent—Scope provided the most satisfying overall experience. The international contemporary art show…
Armory Show 2013, Part 2: A Survey of Works and Latin American Finds
NEW YORK—From masks by Los Angeles-based Betye Saar to beautiful paintings by Boston-based Melora Kuhn, at this year’s Armory Show, some of the most interesting offerings are smaller works. Among the particularly innovative…
