Who’s the link, lifeline, thread and thing to be scorned? He opened the door for the grandiose and unruly, for those whose hearts have (Pascal’s phrase) reasons that reason cannot know. The artists below are among many in his debt.
Titus Kaphar
Dan Webb (Hold)
Mike Simi (Self-Portrait)
The answer is, of course, Mr. Elaborately Ceremonial.
Who admires an artist’s work is one measure of reach. Another is
who reflects, parodies and struggles against it. What Bobby Seale said about the justice system (hog in the stream of life) is true of Matthew Barney. Hog, sow and silk: He’s impossible to ignore. He put out a welcome matt for the Dark Ages and continues to host a hell of a parade.
who reflects, parodies and struggles against it. What Bobby Seale said about the justice system (hog in the stream of life) is true of Matthew Barney. Hog, sow and silk: He’s impossible to ignore. He put out a welcome matt for the Dark Ages and continues to host a hell of a parade.
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