Wilfrid Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Member previews this week for a blockbuster that fills the whole of the sixth floor. A chronological survey of Jack Whitten's career, essentially in abstract art. Every decade, roughly, something important in his practice changes, and yet there's a consistent through-line, experimenting to find ways to convey thought and mood through abstract art that permits of "accidents." Also, he never stops with the acrylic. Definitely a show to visit twice as there's really too much to take in. From this first visit, I loved the earlier, richly colored canvases; found the monochrome phase clever but less lovely; and was in two minds about the late "mosaics." The sculptures are great, clearly referencing traditional Nkondi figures covered in nails. It's not the only party in town. There's a week left to see Futura 2000 at the Bronx Museum. I went out of curiosity, expecting the work of a graffiti artist with many music scene connections. Not so: Future developed into an adventurous abstract artist. As with Whitten, works are often on a very large scale. Much wilder than Whitten though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Looking forward to this... Member Evening $0.00 2 Members at $0.00 each Tue, Mar 25, 2025 07:00 PM EDT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinky Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I'm taking the kid to see this next week. Very excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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