From the new Dumbo Paneling
DUMBO Art Wrap-up
Whose in/out, what's happening
by Leo Kuelbs
I was planning on reviewing the Kara Walker show at the Whitney, but the rain turned me back. I guess that show doesn’t need another review anyway. So, let’s turn instead to a rundown of what’s been happening in/to/with some of Dumbo’s many galleries:
111 Front Street Rundown:
Safe-T-Gallery owner Don Burmeister participated in Miami’s “Art Now” art fair, one of 24 fairs presented this past December in Miami. He reported okay sales, but great traffic including many New York art buyers who have NEVER BEEN TO DUMBO! “It took them to come to Miami to get to DUMBO,” Don said. Yikes.
The continued shift-over to a photo-gallery based line-up at the 111 Gallery site has been a big reason why several galleries have changed hands. SEED Gallery, most noticeably, has gone while it seems that one or two more will be leaving as well. Many of these lost galleries were artist-owned, while the new galleries feature higher-profile, bigger names like Robert Wilson (also an artist/provocateur) combining show space with management offices. SEED Gallery will be missed.
DAC’s “Sex in the City” show reviewed in ARTnews:
Writer Barbara Pollack rightly pointed out in her review that the show “had none of the shock value its name implied, nor did it put forth any political polemic. Instead the show…presented sensuous, tactile, and funny art, emphasizing seduction and desire rather than fornication.” This show was also reviewed in several other arts publications to good effect. But Paneling was first! Kick it.
Closing Reception for ATIXIP: TE FOXL by Jason Gandy
Saturday, January 12, 7 – 9 pm at Rabbithole Studios; 33 Washington St.
I’ve been meaning to get to Rabbithole to check out what I’ve heard are killer shows and original curatorial vision. This is my chance! See you there?
New Arts Performance space+condos coming in on Water St./Artists Loft, too
Yep, that’s what I’ve heard, right between Bridge and Jay Street in that building that’s been for sale forever. Maybe a top-notch recording facility, as well. Work to begin soon. Busy block. Meanwhile Guttman’s work permit for the building across the street says “artists studios” are also being built. Could this mean the return of artists in what may have once been known as the “Mold Building”?
More Self-serving news:
Leo Kuelbs Collection will host an opening on Saturday, February 9th, 6-9 pm featuring projection and video works by Adriana Varella, Peter Mackie, Chris Herbeck and others. Look for a video “bed-tent” featuring satellite and microscopic views of the neighborhood. The closing weekend of this show (in March) will also be featuring big, outdoor projections on a secret, yet very well-known Brooklyn landmark. Leokuelbscollection.com for more details.
MOMART very quiet
Emails sent to Museum of Modern Arthur have been bouncing back and I haven’t heard or seen much action when walking by. They had the best party this past Art Fest. Here’s to hoping everything’s all right over there.
Whose in/out, what's happening
by Leo Kuelbs
I was planning on reviewing the Kara Walker show at the Whitney, but the rain turned me back. I guess that show doesn’t need another review anyway. So, let’s turn instead to a rundown of what’s been happening in/to/with some of Dumbo’s many galleries:
111 Front Street Rundown:
Safe-T-Gallery owner Don Burmeister participated in Miami’s “Art Now” art fair, one of 24 fairs presented this past December in Miami. He reported okay sales, but great traffic including many New York art buyers who have NEVER BEEN TO DUMBO! “It took them to come to Miami to get to DUMBO,” Don said. Yikes.
The continued shift-over to a photo-gallery based line-up at the 111 Gallery site has been a big reason why several galleries have changed hands. SEED Gallery, most noticeably, has gone while it seems that one or two more will be leaving as well. Many of these lost galleries were artist-owned, while the new galleries feature higher-profile, bigger names like Robert Wilson (also an artist/provocateur) combining show space with management offices. SEED Gallery will be missed.
DAC’s “Sex in the City” show reviewed in ARTnews:
Writer Barbara Pollack rightly pointed out in her review that the show “had none of the shock value its name implied, nor did it put forth any political polemic. Instead the show…presented sensuous, tactile, and funny art, emphasizing seduction and desire rather than fornication.” This show was also reviewed in several other arts publications to good effect. But Paneling was first! Kick it.
Closing Reception for ATIXIP: TE FOXL by Jason Gandy
Saturday, January 12, 7 – 9 pm at Rabbithole Studios; 33 Washington St.
I’ve been meaning to get to Rabbithole to check out what I’ve heard are killer shows and original curatorial vision. This is my chance! See you there?
New Arts Performance space+condos coming in on Water St./Artists Loft, too
Yep, that’s what I’ve heard, right between Bridge and Jay Street in that building that’s been for sale forever. Maybe a top-notch recording facility, as well. Work to begin soon. Busy block. Meanwhile Guttman’s work permit for the building across the street says “artists studios” are also being built. Could this mean the return of artists in what may have once been known as the “Mold Building”?
More Self-serving news:
Leo Kuelbs Collection will host an opening on Saturday, February 9th, 6-9 pm featuring projection and video works by Adriana Varella, Peter Mackie, Chris Herbeck and others. Look for a video “bed-tent” featuring satellite and microscopic views of the neighborhood. The closing weekend of this show (in March) will also be featuring big, outdoor projections on a secret, yet very well-known Brooklyn landmark. Leokuelbscollection.com for more details.
MOMART very quiet
Emails sent to Museum of Modern Arthur have been bouncing back and I haven’t heard or seen much action when walking by. They had the best party this past Art Fest. Here’s to hoping everything’s all right over there.
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