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Gabriella Picone
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The Psychological and the Theatrical
by Gabriella Picone
Diane Arbus at Martin-Gropius-Bau
June 22nd, 2012 - September 24th, 2012
Posted
7/22/12
When Diane Arbus’ photographs were first exhibited to the public they were received as shocking and transgressive, but now fifty years later, her stunning photographs are internationally recognized images. The iconic portraits she captured of nudists, transvestites, circus performers, the mentally handicapped, and other outcasts of society are no longer taboo; instead these images represent nostalgia for a particular era coupled with an unconventional lifestyle.
The Martin-Gropius-Bau is now ex... [more]
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Basel Basics: Art Basel 43 with the ArtSlant Team
by Gabriella Picone
Posted
6/11/12
It's the “mother of all fairs.” It's the "premier international art show.” It's the "Olympics of the art world.” Can't guess? Art Basel!
Now in its 43rd edition, Art Basel has been red-carpeting the collectors and giving the rest of us art lovers something to gawk at since 1970. And if that's not enough, now we've got Miami (since 2002) and Hong Kong (coming 2013).
On to the basics...First of all, what's with the CH for Switzerland? That's really confusing. I suppose it's the CHeese, the CHocolate, and the CHa-CHing of the ba... [more]
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