Kalmenson’s show is a politically engaged conceptual art, thoughtful and witty, which, nevertheless, leaves the viewer with an impression of the artist’s longing for an artistic, not merely ideological, adversary worthy of being deconstructed.
Their different styles – Babyn’s conceptual and contemplative installation and Pugliese’s emotional and tranquil paintings – greatly complement each other.
In a dual exhibition, the artists allow their distinct artistic endeavors to reflect, comment upon, and compliment each others’ oeuvres, showcasing a thematically-succinct sister act.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Toronto, Canada was awarded $5.1 million from Canada Cultural Spaces. Things are looking up for MOCA and the art community was thrilled to hear the news.
I immediately was drawn to the science-fiction aesthetic created by these obstructions and the front space of the gallery that is stylishly painted in a complementary eigengrau grey, building the atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic beach scene.