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‘Contemporary Culture’ says it all
Personally, I like the title of current show at Lora Reynolds Gallery, ‘Contemporary Culture.’
When fussy, self-consciously clever titles burden so many exhibitions (do they emphasize burdensome titles in curator school nowadays?), directness is refreshing.
‘Contemporary Culture’ features contemporary artists whose work roots through contemporary events and culture. Artists represented are Conrad Bakker, Colby Bird, Graham Dolphin, Mads Lynnerup, Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry, Richard Patterson, Peter Sarkisian, Jim Torok and Kehinde Wiley.
An opening reception for the exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday night will feature Bird — who was born in Austin — talking about his work at 7 p.m.
Also in attendance is Bakker who has beguiled Austin audiences since Reynolds brought the work of the Chicago-based artist to town a few years ago. Bakker’s work has since been acquired by the Blanton Museum of Art.
‘Contemporary Culture’ continues through Oct. 31. Lora Reynolds Gallery, 360 Nueces St. www.lorareynold.com
Image:
Conrad Bakker
Untitled Project: BACK ISSUES [Artforum International, Summer 1969][Stonewall Riots, New York City, June 28, 1969] , 2009
Oil on carved wood
10-5/8 x 10-5/8 x 3/8 inches
Courtesy Lora Reynolds Gallery
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By David
October 8, 2009 3:48 PM | Link to this
Austin and Art, what a joke. I’ll believe Austin has an Art Scene as soon as they take down that idiotic row of blue reflectors on the Lamar underpass just as you get into downtown. If you like that you (dirty word deleted). Sorry. Keep Austin Trill!