ArtReview Critics Evaluate The Armory Show 2013, Noting Laser's Institutional Critique and Focus Section Flaws
ArtReview dispatched critics David Everitt Howe and Brienne Walsh to report on the 2013 opening of The Armory Show in New York, which showcased over 200 galleries from more than 30 nations in warehouses by the Hudson River. Liz Magic Laser produced Artist's Proof (2013) for $2,000, featuring statistics related to the fair. A section titled Focus, curated by Eric Shiner, intended to reflect on America through the works of 20 artists in 17 galleries, though it fell short in execution. Highlights included Shuhei Yamada's print at Aisho Miura Gallery, Duke Riley's installation at Magnan Metz, Bjarne Melgaard and Sverre Bjertnes' provocative work at Rod Bianco Gallery, and Reza Aramesh's sculpture at Leila Heller Gallery. This event celebrated the centenary of the original 1913 Armory Show.
Key facts
- The Armory Show 2013 opened on a Thursday night in New York.
- Over 200 galleries from more than 30 countries participated.
- Liz Magic Laser was commissioned to brand the fair with Artist's Proof (2013).
- Laser received $2,000 from fair organizers for her commission.
- Eric Shiner curated the Focus section featuring 20 artists from 17 emerging galleries.
- Bjarne Melgaard and Sverre Bjertnes exhibited at Rod Bianco Gallery.
- Reza Aramesh showed a hyperrealist sculpture at Leila Heller Gallery.
- The 2013 edition celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Armory Show in 1913.
Entities
Artists
- David Everitt Howe
- Brienne Walsh
- Liz Magic Laser
- Eric Shiner
- Shuhei Yamada
- Duke Riley
- Bjarne Melgaard
- Sverre Bjertnes
- Mary Boone
- Pat Hearn
- Reza Aramesh
- Ron Mueck
- Ryan Mosley
Institutions
- ArtReview
- The Armory Show
- Andy Warhol Museum
- Aisho Miura Gallery
- Magnan Metz
- Rod Bianco Gallery
- Suzanne Geiss
- Honor Fraser
- Leila Heller Gallery
- Galerie Eigen + Art
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Hudson River
- Pittsburgh
- Tokyo
- Japan
- London
- Iran
- Palestine
- Syria