"The Generational: Younger Than Jesus" at the NEW MUSEUM

James Kalm brings viewers this brief preview of what will, no doubt, be one of the most controversial exhibitions of the Spring season. Featuring fifty artists from twenty-five countries, this is the first edition of Generational the New Museums entry into the international mega show territory. Organized by Lauren Cornell, Massimilano Gioni, and Laura Hoptman, much of the curatorial process involved an informational-sharing group of more than 150 curators, writers, teachers artists, critics and bloggers world wide (though not me). This methodology was intended to expand the curatorial process and challenge the traditional single-source method of creating an exhibition.

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[jameskalm]

Dear fans of the James Kalm Report. Ive just linked an extensive interview with Salt Lakes own conceptual art gad-fly, and internet maven, Qi Peng. This is a lengthy piece but hits on questions Im constantly asked. Check it out at the lorenmunk site

Thanks

James Kalm

[bueno3963]

Hey James, good work, love the show too. Whats the name again of the artist resembling Juan Gris? Love that.

Cheers!!

[jameskalm]

Tauba Arbach, I think she's based in San Fran, one of the better discoveries in the show.

[fredjhenzel]

was the banana peel for real?

[jameskalm]

Totally real, essentially, the mascot  aesthetic of the show.

[yellowfringe]

James, I'm probably showing my ignorance, but I didn't quite get the "artwork" with the girl in a jogging suit with a bit of red dye on it. And I didn't understand what you did that she and J.S. didn't like - did you get too close, or were you not supposed to talk with her?

Anyway, your question was relevant. Was this an installation piece, and what do you suppose was the significance of the red dye?

Thanks for taking us there!

[jameskalm]

The red drips weren't dye but embroidery. I think there was a subtle reference to blood or perhaps drippy abstraction, but also an attempt to have the art fade into the background only visible to those with the observational powers to pick it up. Jerry was making a joke, banter.

[zexja]

haha, that guy taking pictures of "This Is Laura" the sleeping girl...wow.

[Ziffp]

Re; the banana peel;

when i was 9 yrs old in 62 we went down to the worlds fair in seattle. There was an art exhibit there and someone had left a janitors bucket and mop in the exhibit, even that long ago the qustion was whether it was part of the exhibit or not.

This stuff is getting very old.

[PeppeCarlssonBlabel]

... same old

[dontmiss]

hey james thanks for the guided tour. love the way you say the name of keren cytter (seeter). cheers!!!