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Henry Darger: Utopia / Dystopia

Henry Darger: Utopia / Dystopia
In one of the most anticipated shows of the winter, Ricco/Maresca is showing Henry Darger: Utopia / Dystopia at their NYC space. Any presentation of Darger’s work generates attention, especially from our readership over the years, so definitely wanted to get this on the radar of everyone here. 
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Uneasy Interactions Signify a Response to Tragedy in Jinjoo Jo’s Blue Illustrations

Uneasy Interactions Signify a Response to Tragedy in Jinjoo Jo’s Blue IllustrationsThe South Korean artist’s series ‘Blue Anger’ expresses a personal response to a widely publicized tragedy.

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Intricate Postage Stamp Tattoos by Ash Aurich Are an Ode to Art History

Intricate Postage Stamp Tattoos by Ash Aurich Are an Ode to Art HistoryThe artist’s deep appreciation for iconic artworks inspires tiny odes to famous compositions.

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Mike Kuchar is a “Show Off”

Mike Kuchar is a
François Ghebaly New York is delighted to present Show Off, iconoclastic filmmaker and visual artist Mike Kuchar’s newest exhibition at the gallery’s Lower East Side location. Since the 1960s, Mike Kuchar has been a majorly influential figure in the underground film and comics scenes. Together with his twin brother George, the Kuchars gained cult recognition first in the Bronx and then in San Francisco for their over-the-top, no-budget films that sent up Hollywood epics, weepy romances, and sci-fi B movies. In iconic films like Sins of the Fleshapoids (1965), The Craven Sluck (1967), and Death Quest of the Ju-Ju Cults (1976), Mike developed his distinctive style that jettisoned traditional narrative structure and acting professionalism in favor of extravagant, tender sagas that would have a significant impact on emerging theorizations…
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Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and Installations

Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and InstallationsEye-opening patterns and mischievous creatures are just a few of the characteristics of the Brazilian artist’s beguiling scenes.

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Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s Illustrations

Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s IllustrationsUkiyo-e provides the starting point for a series of curious encounters.

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