Phil Nesmith: gallery talk on early photo techniques and photograms for FOTOWEEK Nov 12, 2009
Use of early photo techniques have had a renaissance in recent decades, including some of America's most famous contemporary artists, Chuck Close, Adam Fuss, and Virginia photographer Sally Mann. Phil Nesmith will provide an overview of the history of these earlier techniques and discuss the processes behind his amazing new series of photograms, now on view in the gallery. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Whitney Hires Renzo Piano to Design Its Expansion Nov 1, 2009
The artist Chuck Close, who is on the Whitney's board and was on the selection committee, said Mr. Piano's experience was an asset. Mr. Close said that during interviews each candidate architect was asked which other architect designed the best museums. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
Paul Tschinkel at Freies Museum Berlin Oct 21, 2009
7:00 PM Chuck Close 7:45 Cindy Sherman 8:15 Short Discussion 8:30 Nan Goldin 9:00 Robert Mapple thorpe 10:20 Questions & Discussion. Wednesday / 21. (AbsoluteArts.com)
'Herb & Dorothy' looks at longtime art collectors Jul 10, 2009
Sasaki also gets big names to sit for her camera - Chuck Close, Robert Mangold, Lucio Pozzi, Christo and Jeanne-Claude - and tell stories about Herb and Dorothy that both capture them as open-minded people and convey why they matter to conceptual and minimalist art. The Vogels have been persons of interest for years in part because they ve amassed a staggeringly large collection (about 4,000 works) without the usual deep pockets or fancy schooling (the tagline for the film is, You don t have to... (Boston Globe)
10 things to do this weekend Jul 3, 2009
They donated their collection, including works by Sol LeWitt and Chuck Close, to the National Gallery of Art. July 3, 6 p.m.; July 5. (Crain's Chicago Business)
A building for the future Jun 19, 2009
" The architectural plan is that of Rafael Vinoly Architects, a firm brought on by the museum in 2001. The CMA's Strean said six architects expressed interest in the mammoth project. "Four came with proposals, but Vinoly came with a model and a plan," he said. Strean only hinted at the difficulty of winning over the staff of a major metropolitan art museum to such a plan on such a grand scale. "Let's just say he's an incredible presenter," he said. One of the largest and most prestigious art... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Whitney Hires Renzo Piano to Design Its Expansion May 22, 2009
The artist Chuck Close, who is on the Whitney's board and was on the selection committee, said Mr. Piano's experience was an asset. Mr. Close said that during interviews each candidate architect was asked which other architect designed the best museums. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
#93 SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Make sure to stop at the town's Parrish Art Museum, for an impressive collection of American art, from Jackson Pollock to Willem de Kooning and current artists, Elizabeth Peyton and Chuck Close. Parish also hosts film nights, and has its Midsummer Party on July 11. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Follow the Art Trail! Apr 7, 2009
Displayed front and center in the video room s flat case, check out the commemorative photo for Agnes Gund (MoMA s retired president) of some of last century s art luminaries: among them are Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Chuck Close, Christo and Jean-Claude, and Elizabeth Enders. The Art Trail began in 1995 as the Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail, with seven of the now 15 museums in the group. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Bateman: Bad economy? Blame George Soros! Feb 18, 2009
Big Think: Chuck Close on making art during a recession. Can Obama help the arts. (Salon)
