The MOCA Makeover Nov 20, 2009
The Geffen also houses many works by women, including Barbara Kruger, Nan Goldin and Laura Owens. Schimmel said he deliberately included a large number of female contemporary artists. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
AIDS art made a big impact with just a few strong images Oct 30, 2009
In a font reminiscent of the work of artist Barbara Kruger (a big influence on many of the designers associated with ACT UP), it says simply: He kills me. Artists used strategies of appropriation (sarcastic inversions, for instance, of the Coke logo Enjoy applied to the drug AZT) and no-frills typography. (Boston Globe)
Texting Andy Warhol: How artists are using words to create art Oct 22, 2009
Barbara Kruger has focused on graphical forms and text for her entire career. In her installation at Lever House in New York, the rooms themselves have become a canvas for her message. (BBC News -- UK)
The Artistic Spectrum (7) Oct 4, 2009
So get ready to check out works by Chris Burden, Mike Kelley, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Ed Moses, Laura Owens, Nancy Rubins, Ed Ruscha and many, many more. MOCA Grand Avenue is at 250 S. Grand Ave. and the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA is at 152 N. Central Ave. Information at (213) 626-6222 or. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
MOCA Announces 30th Anniversary Gala (480) Sep 18, 2009
Many of the artists featured in the collection, including Ed Ruscha, Chris Burden and Barbara Kruger, are scheduled to attend the black-tie gala. Besides the preview of the new exhibit, the event will also feature a performance piece conceived by artist Francesco Vezzoli titled Ballets Russes, which will star pop-diva Lady Gaga and dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Art Basel 2009: Recession appeal Jun 19, 2009
Many dealers reported transactions at around $1m for artists such as Anish Kapoor, Martin Kippenberger, Neo Rauch, Barbara Kruger and even youngsters like Raqib Shaw. Hauser and Wirth sold Christoph B. (The Economist)
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Alien Emotions: The Art World: The New Yorker (New Yorker)
