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Keeping up with Anthony Elms at Independent
Fresh off the train from Philadelphia, braving blustery winds and wet, sideways snow, Anthony Elms met A.i.A. in the lobby of the former Dia building in Chelsea for a walkthrough of the Independent art fair. Now in its fourth year, Independent distinguishes itself from the other March fairs with its relatively small roster (40-odd galleries and nonprofits compared with the Armory Show's 200+), a freewheeling, experimental spirit, and an open, cubicle-free layout, this year thanks to architect Christian Wassmann.Read More
National Academy Welcomes New Mediums
For the first time in its 187-year history, the National Academy has included photographers and video and performance artists among its annual nominees, to be formally inducted this evening. Until 2011, only those falling under the painting, sculpture, printmaking and architecture umbrella were eligible to be voted into the Academy.
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The Lookout: A Weekly Guide to Shows You Won't Want to Miss
With an ever-growing number of galleries scattered around New York, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Where to begin? Here at A.i.A., we are always on the hunt for thought-provoking, clever and memorable shows that stand out in a crowded field. Below is a selection of current shows our team of editors can't stop talking about.This week we check out Larry Poons's lyrical abstract paintings at Danese and Loretta Howard, Darren Almond's moonlit photos of dreamy landscapes the world over at Matthew Marks, and Shinique Smith's lively sculptures and collages at James Cohan.
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Gartenfeld to MOCA North Miami as Curator
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami has hired New York-based independent curator, writer and editor Alex Gartenfeld in the newly created position of curator. Gartenfeld is currently senior editor of A.i.A. and Interview magazine online. He will assume his new post in May, reporting to Bonnie Clearwater, who, in addition to being the museum's director, also serves as chief curator. Read More
Miami Art Museum Receives Major Donation
When the Miami Art Museum reopens as the Pérez Art Museum Miami in December, it will do so with at least 300 additions to its collection. The museum became a collecting institution in 1996 and has since focused on international contemporary art with a spotlight on the Americas. The Scholls have been building their collection for more than three decades; it spans works from the past 50 years, with an emphasis on work created since 1990.
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Mixed Media. Courtesy Elizabeth Dee Gallery, New York, and the artist.
Extraction, the most recent series of mixed media collages
