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Looking back and given the degree of cancellations of some of the biggest art shows, I feel fortunate to have attended one of the first significant art shows on the 2020 calendar. This year's New York Armory Show was one of the last events to highlight the gallery art scene before the devastating onset of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) effects on the status of health and global economic stability. The 2021 Armory Show is scheduled will be relocated to New York City's newly renovated 1,800,000 sg. ft. Jacob Javitz Center. This turns a new page to a whole new era for art exhibiting in New York and around the workd. Since 1913 the Armory Show has inspired both collectors, gallerists and artists with the opportunity to showcase new and established art collections to collectors. The 2020 exhibition was reminiscent of its origin, showcasing several nudes and film, but it also may be ushered in a socio-economic perspective and I suspect the 2021 event will grow into something far more interesting.
The Coronavirus (COVID 19) has forced the cancellation of exhibits, conferences as well as museum closures. Like much of the art that would have made its way to the next public sale, there may be some exceptional works missed. I will mention some of those pieces here for your consideration.
Artist Pierre Soulages, whose work was represented by Archeus Gallery, located in Kensington, London, set the tone for original and formidable bodies of work. Soulages career spans from the period of post-war art, his first works on view in the Kootz Gallery, 1954. His theme is "black" yet he sees the presence of light as it is reflected from the darkness. Born in 1919, his work displayed in 2020 helps define the relevance of other artists recognized for work from that era.
Pierre Soulages work will be included in the forthcoming Volume V of Soulages L'Oevre Complet
Pierre-Soulages.com
First New York Armory Show Featured Nudes
Nudes Reminiscing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nude_Descending_a_Staircase,_No._2
Tanya Bonakdar Gallery - Representing more than 30 artists, the Bonakdar Gallery highlighted the work of Thomas Scheibitz of Germany, lives and works in Berlin. His work is also on display in MOMA. His career spans from 2013 to present and his works include painting as well a sculpture art. A well-established artist, his work may have influences from Picasso.
Tracking artists and their work, you begin to acquire your own taste for what you like personally that may differ from what is considered "good art" or that of value. There are so many artists in the world and, so much art available but not all art is accessible. What is considered good art can rely heavily on how it is presented.
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I Matter
A flashback to "Les Miserable" and the story of the downtrodden, refugee children were given an introduction to visiting ticket holders who could view the "I Matter" exhibit before entry to the show. The NY Armory show ran simultaneously with the ongoing conflict at the borders in Europe and other parts of the world, but just as there has been a lackluster in the amount of money drawn for blockbuster contemporary works, the same holds true for an empathetic response to the desperate situations facing refugees as seen on your nightly news broadcasts or live streams on youtube. The "I Matter " exhibit displayed images of the refugees' faces with an attempt to also expose their personal story.
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