Art fairs are like glorified prom nights for collectors and as such, galleries are the poor chauffeurs, dress makers, and florists that have to cater to whims of giddy, hopeful, attendees– Frieze L.A. was no exception. For those of us who are outside both the blue chip collector class and the P&L engines that drive … Continue reading Artist a Day: Frieze Edition
“I got fed up with hearing all these people, even Negroes, ask, “Why are those people rioting?” My personal project was to show them why. You have to know what they go through before you can understand why all the violence takes place…” ~ Gordon Parks I love to collect art books that feature prominent … Continue reading Art Book Review: “A Harlem Family”, Gordon Parks
For Black History Month I will be highlighting African-American artists who inspire creativity and beauty as catalyst of thought, reflection and emotion. The challenge in these posts will be to select a single image that captures the essence of their work! With Gordon Parks it is hard to distill a lifetime of music, photography, and film direction into a single … Continue reading Artist a Day Challenge No. 2: Gordon Parks
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