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New Works By Hassan Sharif at Alexander Gray Associates

Combs (2016)
Combs, (2016) By Hassan Sharif (All Photos By Gail)

We were first introduced to the suspended sculptures and assemblage art of Hassan Sharif in the exhibit Here and Elsewhere at the New Museum back in 2014. Right now, Alexander Gray Associates is hosting a exhibit of Sharif’s recent work, featuring sculptures and woven assemblages. Recognized as a pioneer of conceptual art and experimental practice in the United Arab Emirates over the past four decades, Sharif has transgressed traditional frameworks for art making by extending his practice to performance, installation, drawing, painting, and assemblage that integrates ordinary objects as the primary medium. The tapestry-like works in this exhibition are conceptually linked by their relationship with the human body and social structures. Continue reading New Works By Hassan Sharif at Alexander Gray Associates

Eli Klein Presents: Liu Bolin, Mask

Liu Bolin Ted Convention
Where Is Liu Bolin? (All Photos By Gail)

In the above photo, Hiding in California No. 1 – TED, you probably can’t see artist Liu Bolin, because he is hiding, literally, in plain sight. Let me give you hint of where he is:

Liu Bolin Ted Event Close Up
Holy Chinese Lanterns! There he is!
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Top Ten Reasons Why The Hangover Part III Is Not as Horrible as You Might Expect

Hangover 3 Movie Poster

10. Knowing there won’t be a Hangover 4.

9. That Big House in Mexico with the Infinity Pool: I want to live there.

8. Danzig’s “Mother 93” on the soundtrack. Appropriate.

7. “Cut the Grey Wire.”

6. Two Words: Pig Masks.

5. Giraffe Scene, Pre-decapitation.

4. Coke-fueled orgy in a hotel suite sound tracked by Black Sabbath: Yes.

3. “Because of the Ink…that went inside you.”

2. Melissa McCarthy as Cassie the Pawn Shop employee. Priceless.

1. Bradley Cooper: Gorgeous for Days.