Saturday, May 8, 2010

I wanna do something big

The Third Line in Dubai presents Islands – Abbas Akhavan’s first solo exhibition in the region. According to The Third Line, Akhavan’s site specific installation visualizes the connections between the art world/art market and the world’s economy. Akhavan positions this global economic theme within Dubai – mapping the city directly onto the gallery walls.


Kami and Sasu – The Firmament

Kami and Sasu’s recently completed and fucking dope installation for Roppongi Crossing 2010 at Mori Art Museum. Roppongi. Tokyo.

Voice Without Voice / Sign, 1993 – 4, Silkscreen on canvas (9 panels), wooden stools and stamps, 143.5 x 95.5 cm each panel, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum collection

Harsono is known for his politically-charged works, employing strong performative and conceptual approaches which were a deviation from the conservative aesthetic existing then.