Problems in Performance Art

Problems in performance art, in Bushwick. Picture is of Rachel Parry at Grace Exhibition Space. Yes, it's chocolate.
Essay and pix via hyperallergic> http://tinyurl.com/a8a73r2

New Photos of 1913 Armory Show

New photos of 1913 Armory Show found. Matisse room pictured here.

Hyperallergic> Archives of American Art>http://tinyurl.com/cp47u7e

Hirst Jumps Ship

Damien Hirst leaves Gagosian Empire for parts unknown...also Koons from Gagosian to Zwirner. 

Via theatlanticwire> http://tinyurl.com/cuvwx2z

Armory Show Stamps Issued

USPS stamps to honor 1913 Armory show, including Duchamp's once-controversial "Nude Descending a Staircase." 

All 12 stamps> http://tinyurl.com/bqef2vq

Art Ruined at Westbeth

Westbeth, NYC's pioneer artist-housing, is now an art graveyard, thanks to Hurricane Sandy. Bring back conceptual art!

Via NYT> http://tinyurl.com/armbz8t

The End of Public Art

The end of public art? The artists can't do it, the public hates it, and it costs too much. 

Story via wsj> http://tinyurl.com/azgs7om

Dave Hickey Exposed!

Dave Hickey exposed. Was he in part responsible for what he now criticizes about the art world? Beauty indeed!

Via theartnewspaper> http://tinyurl.com/a9k4keg