Review
Philagrafika on Justeeds
Posted July 28, 2008 by k_c_ in Review
Here's a link to Philagrafika's take on the recent Justseeds collaboration at Space 1026. Philagrafika is a "virtual space for sharing artistic projects using the printed image in new and exciting ways." Thanks for the words and perspective!
New Book: Diego Rivera: Great Illustrator
Posted June 18, 2008 by icky in Review
I was on tour in 2000, my band had played a sloppy show the night before and our host (Erik Ruin) took us to The Detroit Institute of Arts (Det. art museum) before we got back on the road. Just past the front desk you walk into a giant atrium filled with Diego Rivera's auto industry murals. I had poured over pictures of this mural numerous times, but it had not prepared me for the beauty and grandeur of seeing it in person. I don't know how big the room is, maybe three stories tall, the architecture done in the fake greek style that was the preferred choice for many public buildings (see washington dc or most state capitols). And the mural covered the whole thing... the giant walls, the nooks and crannies.... a giant factory scene in all it's terrible, awesome and fascinating complexity.... the workers in full communist-style action shots pulling levers and wrenches.... the gods of the earth elements up around the ceiling... little panels with industry scientists, women workers. Ore and metal itself. I just stood there and rotated in awe at this big powerful piece of art.
