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Athena Newton
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Defining Existence
by Athena Newton
Muzi Quawson at Annet Gelink Gallery
September 5th, 2009 - October 17th, 2009
Posted
9/8/09
On September 5 2009, the Annet Gelink Gallery opened the new season with works from young and talented hopefuls Muzi Quawson (b.1978) and Ry Rocklen (b.1978). Each exhibition is separated into two, very distinct sections: Quawson’s mid-American tribute features in the main section of the gallery; Rocklen’s (seemingly) buoyant three-piece installation showcases downstairs in the bakery. In both the content and context of these two shows, a frission of emotional response is aroused.
Mu... [more]
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At the Red Bull
by Athena Newton
Posted
8/24/09
ROOMS OF RED BULL
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 24
Amsterdam, NL
Just a few blocks from Amsterdam’s highly acclaimed erotic theatre, Casa Rosso, unabashedly stands a creative space known as Rooms of Red Bull; sponsored by…well, Red Bull. Since its inception in June 2009, the 600 square meter all-embracing atelier has been home to DJ’s, live bands, artists, fashion designers, even workshops and lectures (roomsofredbull.nl).
The space embodies a very libertarian perspective on art: Al... [more]
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From a New York Eye
by Athena Newton
Joshua Lutz, Gus Powell, Richard Rothman, Carl Wooley at Stadsarchief Amsterdam (Archives)
May 14th, 2009 - August 23rd, 2009
Posted
8/13/09
In the summer of 2007, I moved to Amsterdam with not a clue of what to expect. As a native New Yorker, my instincts warned me that it wouldn’t be anything like the frenzied metropolis I grew up in. I envisioned canals, windmills, classic art, coffee shops; Heineken. In reality, the city exceeded any and all of my cliché expectations. Aside from its villagesque façade and lively atmosphere, I have grown to realize that Amsterdam emanates a sense of authenticity I assumed only locals could u... [more]
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From the Streets: Interview with Laser 3.14
by Athena Newton
2009-07-20
To some, graffiti is considered vandalism; destruction of property, a crime against society. Others believe it to be grassroots creativity; a proletariat method of social and political communication. I personally see it as expression…in every sense of the word. Spray painted murals, stenciled figures, and single word tags controversially declare a belief, a principle of one’s truth. In most cases, this truth remains elusive, not to mention conceptually provocative. Many street artists attempt... [more]
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Source or Costa del Sol: That is the Question.
by Athena Newton
Posted
7/19/09
Ah, festival season: Earsplitting beats, watered down beer, riotous energy.
Every summer, citizens from the country of tulips and windmills dedicate their weekends to good times, warm weather, and well…a damn good party. Many would consider it a poor excuse to get wasted during the day, but I (and many other dance music aficionados) feel that it is perhaps the best! Not to mention, an entertaining way to be in the presence of renowned DJ’s like Ritchie Hawtin (Techno), Dixon (Deep House), and Boy... [more]
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Eindwerk 2009
by Athena Newton
Daniëlle Faas, Thomas Gitschtaler, Eveline Schuurhof, Vera West at Academie voor Beeldende Vorming - Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten
July 3rd, 2009 - July 5th, 2009
Posted
7/11/09
From the 3rd through the 5th
of July the Amsterdamse
Hogeschool voor de Kunsten featured the works of 61graduating students. Similar to the
Rietveld Academie, the art ranged from installations, sculptures, fine art, computer
graphics and much more. The choice of materials and variety of technique were
sensational: Chalk drawn sketches, computer graphics, larger than life
installations, and hand-painted furniture were just a few of the works featured
this year. Due to a small graduating class m... [more]
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Gerrit Rietveld Academie
by Athena Newton
Group Show, Camile Smeets, Matthias Tharang at Gerrit Rietveld Academie
July 1st, 2009 - July 5th, 2009
Posted
7/11/09
From the 3rd through the 5th of July, Gerrit Rietveld Academie presented the final works of this year's graduating students. Two hundred twenty artists displayed quite thought-provoking, aesthetically appealing work. The show featured a medley of art: installation, photography, computer graphics, sculpture, audio-visual, jewelry, and textile design were just some of the mediums on view. Art students and aficionados from all over Holland gathered to see what the fuss was about (more info).I especi... [more]
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The Monkey Bar
by Athena Newton
Posted
7/5/09
Bar Lux
Marnixstraat 403
Amsterdam
Telephone: 00 31 2042 422 1412
Hours: Mon - Sat 8pm - 3am
Upon
entering, the first rule should be to pick your monkey. I have a monkey; my
friends have a monkey…everybody ought
to have a monkey. Facetiously categorized, these illustrated primates come with their very own
slogan. I, for example, have taken it upon myself to
claim Mr. Perfect; with
eyes lingering to the right, and hair flipped in the air, he’s constantly thinking
about different ways to progre... [more]
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Lost Dreams
by Athena Newton
Guy Tillim at Foam - Fotografie Museum
May 29th, 2009 - August 30th, 2009
Posted
7/3/09
Having recently spent
my holiday in Cape Town, I was curious to see how South African native, Guy
Tillim depicted some of Africa’s most politically and socially tumultuous countries.
Foreign to his work, I hadn’t a clue what to expect.
A continent
considered one of the most unstable, deprived, yet beautiful regions in the world is
undeniably an inspiration to many photographers. Outlandish depictions of African Tribesman, panoramic
landscapes of the Sahara Desert are what m... [more]
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"Time Outside of Time"
by Athena Newton
Marnix de Nijs, Annja Krautgasser, Walter Langelaar, Jan Robert Leegte, Mader Stublic Wiermann Mader Stublic Wiermann, Michael Najjar, Mark Napier, Dirk Lüsebrink / Joachim Sauter, Stanza, Pablo Valbuena at Netherlands Media Art Institute - Montevideo/Time Based Arts
May 30th, 2009 - August 16th, 2009
Posted
7/3/09
Fluid Architectures challenges our perception of space
and time through what is known as performative
architecture--how space and individual
behavior interact with one another. The exhibition blatantly surpasses conventional
modernism, whilst continuously playing with our psyche. It is contemporary art
with a technological twist; both visual and subjective.
Featuring
installations based on video loops, hybrid photography, computer software, and both
high and low-grade materials, the spe... [more]
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South African Street Art: An Indescribable Message
by Athena Newton
Posted
6/21/09
South Africa: A country known for its natural settings, massive landmarks, and tumultuous history. In South Africa, lies Emfuleni: A township infamously known for its squalid living conditions and social despair. To merely describe the circumstances endured by Emfuleni’s inhabitants would be unjust; words are meaningless when blatantly faced with the destitution, struggle, and adversity these locals must tolerate. For no one can fully identify with these conditions unless the... [more]
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A Visual Wonderland
by Athena Newton
Posted
5/24/09
Between May 13th through the 17th, Amsterdam featured 120 of the most influential galleries in contemporary art. Located in the RAI, a convention center primarily recognized for its dance and sporting events, was a grandeur selection of life size installations, sketches, photography, abstracts, and sculptures (to name a few). Art enthusiasts from all over gathered to experience a fascinating assortment from both Dutch and other international works. Germany, Belgium, France,... [more]
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Victory vs. Defeat
by Athena Newton
Andrew Gilbert at Ten Haaf Projects
May 9th, 2009 - June 27th, 2009
Posted
5/19/09
Andrew Gilbert's uncanny and visually expressive portrayal of the Anglo-Zulu war audaciously challenges the observer to examine colonialism, conflict, and cultural divide from a refreshingly new perspective. The exhibit features a life-size installation of four British soldiers combined with Zulu tribe masks and weapons, and an assortment of paintings which convey powerful, deeply concentrated images of the Anglo Zulu war of 1879.
An unadulterated and chaotic sense of instability underlies... [more]
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