Guilty Pleasures
ORGANIZING INSTITUTION SOUGHT
DATES Available 2013
DESCRIPTION The serious state of our environment and the world economy leave little room for levity. While many in the art world are predicting a new seriousness in art as a result, there are a number of artists choosing to reflect an alternative response. What the work proposed has in common is an element of pleasure, indulgence, decadence. In stark contrast to the current mood that promotes sustainability and sacrifice, these artists flaunt work that can only be described as confection. It is precisely at these historic moments that humanity can use a dose of frivolity and luxury, despite the guilt we may feel while enjoying it.
The exhibition will include work in a variety of media including video, painting, photography, drawings, objects, computer animations and installations.
Three versions of the subject can be developed: emphasizing design; emphasizing art; or integrating art and design.
ARTISTS/DESIGNERS UNDER CONSIDERATION Katsuyo Aoki, Barnaby Barford, Matt Bernson, Tom Binns, Karla Black, Hussein Chalayan, Confetti, Will Cotton, Nathalie Djurberg, Spencer Finch, Sylvie Fleury, Ghost of a Dream,
Charlotte, Gyllenhammer, Jaime Hayon, Cassandra S. Jones, Beth Katleman, Mary Kantrantzou, Marchesa, Maison Martin Margiela, Rashaad Newsome, Paper Cut Project, Rodarte, Claudia Rogge, Viktor&Rolf, Ben Weiner
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- Will Cotton | Candy Curls, 2005
oil on linen 34 x 24 inches
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- Vincent Olinet | I am the all-French cake, 2007
wood, foam, plaster, sugar, resin 300 x 300 x 250 cm
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- Rebecca Stevenson | Mouton Antoinette, 2008
polyester resin and wax 85 x 55 x 63 cm
