Sketchbook Number Six: Michele Araujo
Playful offbeat minimalism. Monumental at 10”x 8”. Effortless spatial inventiveness. Or—it does look effortless, right? —CNQ For more of Michele Araujo’s work: [...]
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Sketchbook Number Five: Cecilia Whittaker-Doe
I love the city in the summer. So many people leave–good riddance to them! The Rockaways, the public pools, tables in restaurants, parking spaces, open hydrants to bike through, the near nudity… But why do my friends have to go to the [...]
Happy Father’s Day from Talking Pictures! “Suffering” (2010)—a film by Keith Sanborn
There is no catch and release in this beautifully spare “instructional video.” Life, Death, Danger, Love and an Existential Question—or two—captured in a single take. [...]
Talking Pictures presents (a two day event): Six Paintings # 8: Kerry Law
Please note that the opening is on Thursday this time! Talking Pictures invitation to a two day event: Six Paintings#8: Kerry Law Opening Thursday, May 16 from 6-9. Talking about the pictures Sunday, May 19 at 3 pm. 106 Van Buren St (between Marcus [...]
Talking Pictures presents (a two day event): Six Sculptures # 7: Don Doe
Talking Pictures invitation to a two day event: Six Sculptures#6: Don Doe Opening Friday, April 26, from 6-9. Talking about the pictures (it’s sculptures this time) Sunday,April 28 at 3 pm. 106 Van Buren St (between Marcus Garvey and Throop [...]
The Rescue Painting
Storage is a problem. The next day I got this email: To: Cathy Quinlan Subject: Re: leaves – Hey – I got busy there for a minute. I can bring you these leaves probably tomorrow, and let’s see if a beer can happen too! The [...]
Talking Pictures presents (a two day event): Six Paintings # 6: Rachel Youens
Talking Pictures invitation to a two day event: Six Paintings#6: Rachel Youens Opening Friday, March 15, from 6-9. Talking about the pictures Sunday, March 17 at 3 pm. 106 Van Buren St (between Marcus Garvey and Throop Aves) Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn 718 [...]
Sketchbooks Number Four: Scott Williams
When I first moved to New York City, circa ’79, one of its striking, universal characteristics was how observant the inhabitants were and their high quality, humorous and constant kibitzing. Dictionary.com: 1927, from Yiddish kibitsen [...]
Talking Pictures presents (a two day event): Six Paintings # 5: David Brody
Now with pictures! [...]
A Christmas Present from Talking Pictures: “Melancholia”, Music by William Basinski, Picture by James Elaine
As the world turns—in Queens! Can you spare three minutes and fourteen seconds to love this sweet old world and promise her you’ll take better care of her next year? (hit icon next to “vimeo” to watch full screen) Billy Basinski, [...]
