Jonathan Horowitz: And/Or

Jonathan Horowitz: And/Or
On view February 22, 2009 - September 14, 2009

P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center presents Jonathan Horowitz: And/Or, the first solo exhibition of the New York-based artist at a New York museum. Working in video, sculpture, sound installation, and photography, Horowitz critically examines the cultures of politics, celebrity, cinema, war, and consumerism. The exhibition will include works ranging from the early 1990s to the present, on view in the 1st Floor Main Galleries, with an additional work concurrently on view at The Museum of Modern Art in the 2nd Floor Café.

From found footage, Horowitz visually and spatially juxtaposes elements from film, television, and the media to reveal connections and breakdowns between these overlapping modes of communication. In many works, these concerns are couched in the language of technology. In his video projection Maxell (1990), the image of the well-known videocassette brand logo plays from a tape copied many times over; the word deteriorates into a blur of static as the information on the tape erodes. Horowitz also notes the value systems inherent in media by establishing a sculptural presence for his video works, where VHS tapes and television monitors are positioned as objects on metal stands.

Jonathan Horowitz

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Jonathan Horowitz: And/Or

Jonathan Horowitz: And/Or
On view February 22, 2009 - September 14, 2009

P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center presents Jonathan Horowitz: And/Or, the first solo exhibition of the New York-based artist at a New York museum. Working in video, sculpture, sound installation, and photography, Horowitz critically examines the cultures of politics, celebrity, cinema, war, and consumerism. The exhibition will include works ranging from the early 1990s to the present, on view in the 1st Floor Main Galleries, with an additional work concurrently on view at The Museum of Modern Art in the 2nd Floor Café.

From found footage, Horowitz visually and spatially juxtaposes elements from film, television, and the media to reveal connections and breakdowns between these overlapping modes of communication. In many works, these concerns are couched in the language of technology. In his video projection Maxell (1990), the image of the well-known videocassette brand logo plays from a tape copied many times over; the word deteriorates into a blur of static as the information on the tape erodes. Horowitz also notes the value systems inherent in media by establishing a sculptural presence for his video works, where VHS tapes and television monitors are positioned as objects on metal stands.

Jonathan Horowitz

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Catherine Malandrino: New York/Paris

Catherine Malandrino's website is currently under construction, but in the meantime there's a beautiful art piece on the site for our viewing pleasure. The short entitled, "New York/Paris", is an glimpse into the two cities that inspire Malandrino's work.

Simply beautiful,

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Catherine Malandrino: New York/Paris

Catherine Malandrino's website is currently under construction, but in the meantime there's a beautiful art piece on the site for our viewing pleasure. The short entitled, "New York/Paris", is an glimpse into the two cities that inspire Malandrino's work.

Simply beautiful,

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Oliver Furth Design

Traditional Home magazine selected my friend Oliver Furth as one of the “Top 20 Young Interior Designers to Watch." It seems these days that Oliver is racking up honors from all ends of the industry, and I just want to share his work with those who love fresh points of view in design.

...And here's an educational nugget for your enjoyment:

TH: Is there a palette you are particularly drawn to, and if so, why?

OF: "There's a Pratt & Lambert paint I like to use on ceilings. It's called snow goose. It's the faintest shade of pale blue. Almost like a very cool white. It subconsciously reminds us of sky and because cool tones recede, it makes the ceiling look taller."


www.olivermfurth.com

Oliver Furth Design

Traditional Home magazine selected my friend Oliver Furth as one of the “Top 20 Young Interior Designers to Watch." It seems these days that Oliver is racking up honors from all ends of the industry, and I just want to share his work with those who love fresh points of view in design.

...And here's an educational nugget for your enjoyment:

TH: Is there a palette you are particularly drawn to, and if so, why?

OF: "There's a Pratt & Lambert paint I like to use on ceilings. It's called snow goose. It's the faintest shade of pale blue. Almost like a very cool white. It subconsciously reminds us of sky and because cool tones recede, it makes the ceiling look taller."


www.olivermfurth.com

Valentino: The Last Emperor

VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature-length film on the legendary designer Valentino Garavani in the wake of his exit in 2008 from the company he founded in Rome more than 45 years ago. Produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, the film is an intimate, engaging and very funny fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy's richest and most famous men. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino’s celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life and work, and also explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. But at the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.

Valentinomovie.com

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