I wanted to draw your attention to the work of contemporary artist, Mark Dion, who works like an archaeologist, salvaging the unlikely and representing it. Check out his installation for the opening of the new MOMA which salvaged parts of the building as it was being demolished and exhibited these odd cornices and fragments:
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2004/Projects82_MarkDion.html
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If anyone is interested in learning more about and/or meeting Mark, he'll be shooting an Art21 episode at the Queens Museum (Read: *shameless self-promotion*) this coming weekend - October 7. Details below:
Queens Museum of Art
Sunday, October 7, 2:00 p.m.
Screening of Episode 3: Ecology
Discussion: Season 4 artist Mark Dion with Valerie Smith, Director of Exhibitions, Queens Museum
New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Free. No reservations required
Posted by Jackie | October 3, 2007 4:17 PM
Posted on October 3, 2007 16:17