Art
Mithu Sen Speaks in Tongues
The prefix ‘un’ suggests an absence or a lack – think ‘unbecoming’, ‘untruths’, ‘unhuman’ – hinting at hierarchies unspoken. In ‘mOTHERTONGUE’, Mithu Sen’s solo show at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), ‘un’ is tethered to artwork titles and written across gallery walls. The artist’s interest in language stems from the overwhelming despair she felt after moving from West Bengal to New Delhi in 1997 and having to communicate in English or Hindi instead of her mother tongue, Bengali. Sen’s employment of the prefix is not polemical, however. Rather, her promiscuous use of language is a hallmark of an exhibition overwhelmingly rooted in irony that tiptoes, at times, toward internet meme culture. Staged as a Borgesian mind map of videos, projections, poetry, framed drawings and curios, two decades of Sen’s subversive wordplay span ACCA’s cavernous galleries.
Read more: https://www.frieze.com/article/mithu-sen-mothertongue-2023-review
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!”
Read more: https://www.cqnews.net/1/detail/1324322687267987456/app/content_1324322687267987456.html
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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Read more: https://glasstire.com/2024/09/22/art-dirt-robert-boyd-on-the-art-of-underground-comics/
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/
