Tuesday, October 9, 2007

NEW SHOWS

It's fall, the leaves are changing, and it's 90 degrees outside.
Time for some new art shows!


KARA WALKER

This week, October 11th to be exact, is the opening of a big Kara Walker retrospective at the Whitney. Her haunting, black silhouettes bend, twist, flip, and illuminate the shadowy sides of American history. Expect her wall paintings, color-light projections and new animations to be on display.


SENSO UNICO

Across the water, at PS1, an all Italian show is opening at the old school house. 'Senso Unico' will be a look into the contemporary side of that lovable, boot-shaped nation. From the folks that brought you the Renaissance! Show opens October 21.


JAMES TURRELL

BTW, also at PS1, James Turrell's 'Meeting' opens for another season on October 11th. This site-specific play on natural light brings special attention to the autumn sky. It's super meditative for all the chill kids. Opens one hour before dusk, so plan on a late afternoon visit to the museum. Cheers!

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