Interior Design Magazine, Bogue Lusa by Judy Pfaff, from Ameringer McEnery Yohe. Photo: Sheila Kim
Interioir Design Magazine, Kako Ueda’s Reciprocal Pain. Photos: Sheila Kim.
OK Guys! Currently at The Museum of Arts and Design there is a not to be missed group show dedicated to the phenomenon of cut paper in contemporary art. It’s only open until April 4th so hurry! You don’t want to miss this incredible collection of the most stunning paper art. These works are slashed, cut by lasers,burned, torn, and shredded! Slash: Paper Under the Knife explores the international phenomenon of cut paper in contemporary art-showcasing the work of artists who reach beyond the traditional role of paper as a neutral surface to consider its potential as a medium for provocative, expressive, and visually striking sculpture, installation, and video animation.
The exhibition features numerous paper based works by 50 international artists, including 12 site-specific works in the museum. These pieces were built and installed during the show giving the public a chance to peer into the creative process.
Interior Design Magazine, sculptures by Ferry Staverman. Photos: Sheila Kim.
While paper has a traditional role as a surface for art, this exhibit explores artwork that uses paper as a medium in itself. Curated by the museum’s chief curator, David Revere McFadden, ‘slash’ is the third exhibit in Museum of Arts and Design materials and process series after previous shows on knitting and embroidery. Artists on show include Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Tom Friedman, Noriko Ambe, Judy Pfaff and Chris Kenny, among others.
Mia Pearlman's "Voluta." Photo: Sheila Kim
Ferry Staverman, a Space Odyssey exhibition in 2007. Photo: Ferry Staverman
I would love to hear your comments about this show!
Slash: Paper Under The Knife
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
October 7th, 2009 – April 4th
