Cory Arcangel's Lakes series exhibition in New York draws critique for repetitive approach
Cory Arcangel presented nine works from his Lakes series (2013–2014) during his first New York show in three years. The artworks featured digital displays on tilted flatscreen TVs, all connected to media players with cables. Standout pieces included Diddy boarding a jet (Diddy / Lakes, 2013), an Instagram post with Larry David and Skrillex (Creative Class / Lakes, 2014), and a running shoe on a wooden floor (Asshole 2 / Lakes, 2014). Arcangel used a 'lake' Java applet to create a water reflection effect, which gave the images a deliberately outdated look. Critics pointed out that the exhibition felt repetitive when compared to his 2011 solo show at the Whitney Museum, Pro Tools, which offered a wider range of technology.
Key facts
- Cory Arcangel exhibited nine works from his Lakes series (2013–4)
- This was his first New York exhibition in three years
- Works were displayed on flatscreen televisions rotated from landscape to portrait format
- Images included Puff Daddy, Larry David with Skrillex, and a foot in running shoes
- Arcangel used a 'lake' Java applet to create water reflection effects on digital images
- The exhibition was criticized for repetitive sameness compared to his broader capabilities
- Arcangel's 2011 Whitney Museum solo show Pro Tools featured videogame manipulations and Photoshop prints
- The article was originally published in December 2014
Entities
Artists
- Cory Arcangel
- Puff Daddy
- Larry David
- Skrillex
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- ArtReview
Locations
- New York
- United States