Art's progress, to look back in wonder Jul 18, 2008
Even the 2000 "greatest hits" Biennale that traced the careers of former Biennale artists - people such as Mariko Mori who went on to become international superstars - had plenty to keep audiences interested. And the failures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
What's On: Galleries Jan 20, 2008
Doris McCarthy Gallery (UofT Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, 416-287-7007): "Paragons: New Abstraction from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery" has works from David Batchelor, ChanSchatz, Mariko Mori, Roxy Paine, Jim Lambie and others. Runs today (reception 5 p.m.) to Mar. (Toronto Star)
The Art of the Brain Oct 14, 2006
The art installations "Wave UFO" by Mariko Mori (2003) and "Slumber" by Janine Antoni (1994) both used brainwaves as their central interactive element ... "Wave UFO" Mariko Mori (2003). (The Scientist)
Exhibit spans generational gap Aug 4, 2006
" In more static and philosophical terms, Misrach's do also. Other pieces, such as Hanna Fushihara Aron and David Aron's "Purifying Structure in a Garden of Light and Sound" (2006), call for detached observation that turns ironic almost instantly. Yet others, such as Jose Alvarez's painting-like panels encrusted with minerals, seem torn between the private obsession of a hobbyist and the career drive of a canny artist. In any case, no meaning of the phrase "Cosmic Wonder" comes close to unifying... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Art School Inflatable Jul 5, 2006
The pink-on-yellow lettering is in a font used by trendy faux-Japanese sushi bars and clubwear brands 10 years ago to denote "cool, cute Japanese rave culture." By 2006, though, this pinky-cute Fake Tokyo look is tired; redolent of forgotten Bjork remixes and Mariko Mori self-portraits. Nevertheless, I go. (Wired News)
