Art
Grace Wales Bonner at MoMA — art through the eye of a designer
British-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner believes that research itself is an artistic practice. It can, she says, “have value for its own sake. It doesn’t [always] need to do something else as well.” But having spent four years selecting some 50 works by 24 artists from across cultures and time periods, this time there is a show at the end.
We are talking in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, where Wales Bonner — this year’s curator for MoMA’s Artist’s Choice — has just opened her exhibition Spirit Movers. The series began in 1989 as an invitation to contemporary artists and creators to select and respond to works of art in the museum’s collection. Wales Bonner may be best known for her successful fashion design brand, but the MoMA exhibition is part of her expanding vision — this is her second curatorial role, following one at London’s Serpentine Gallery in 2019.
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Recently, a vibrant array of potted flowers in various shapes and colors greeted visitors at the Chongqing Zoo, capturing the attention of everyone entering the zoo.
“I’ve been looking forward to this exhibition for a long time,” said Ms. Li, a local resident. “I heard there would be many exquisite floral arrangements and potted plants, so I rushed to bring my family here as soon as it opened. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the New Year and soak in some artistic atmosphere!”
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Gabriel Martinez talks with Robert Boyd about Charles Burns, Gary Panter, and the art of underground comics.
“The publishing industry doesn’t work the way the art industry does. You have a royalty system. Whereas if you resell a painting, unless you’re in California, the artist doesn’t get anything.”
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The Literature and Language Reading Room is what I would consider a semi-hidden gem amidst the physical spaces that make up UIUC’s massive and impressive library. Lined with massive windows and perimeter bookshelves, it’s difficult to physically miss. However, to gain the full aesthetic experience, one needs to linger. Understandably, this is a difficult task for a busy student. Trust me…I know. However, if you feel the time has finally come to check it out, I highly encourage you to drop in while the newest exhibit, Image + Verse: Poetry Inspired by Art, is still on display.
As both an art and poetry enthusiast, it felt like a dream come true to hear about the library’s collection being highlighted in this way. Two glass cases greeted me at the entrance, and I immediately spotted a few of my favorite collections bookmarked and propped open. Reading the familiar words in tandem with the art displays warmed my heart. The affection of the curator for art and poetry also seemed to be on full display. I couldn’t help but wonder more about their ideas and inspirations.
Read more: https://www.smilepolitely.com/arts/the-art-of-poetry-on-display-at-the-university-of-illinois/
