Dispatch: West Coast Conceptualist, Art Competition, Israeli Sculptor, Thomas Ruff, Feminist Olympian, and more
The 'dispatch' section on artcritical compiles various art news stories. The estate of a prominent West Coast Conceptualist safeguards his legacy. Celebrating its seventh year, an inclusive art competition wraps up, awarding prizes from both a jury and the audience. Israeli artist Micha Ullman grapples with the tangible effects of war and trauma in his sculptures and videos. Thomas Ruff reinterprets process and history through the use of found images. A feminist artist is likened to an Olympian racing towards flames. Dual exhibitions showcasing Bas Jan Ader's work are presented in London and New York. An exhibition examines dystopian landscapes via video and prints. In Philadelphia, PA, and Purchase, NY, paintings and drawings by an unnamed artist are displayed. Lee's abstract works in sculpture and painting reference technological, social, and art historical themes. Two recent exhibitions highlight new creations by the Propeller Group.
Key facts
- West Coast Conceptualist's estate houses his legacy.
- Egalitarian art competition concludes its seventh year with jury and public prizes.
- Micha Ullman is an Israeli sculptor and video artist.
- Thomas Ruff uses found photographs to explore process and history.
- A feminist artist is described as an Olympian sprinting toward fire.
- Bas Jan Ader has twin surveys in London and New York.
- An exhibition features video and prints of apocalyptic future landscapes.
- Paintings and drawings are on view in Philadelphia, PA, and Purchase, NY.
- Lee's abstract work alludes to technology, society, and art history.
- The Propeller Group has two recent shows of new work.
Entities
Artists
- Micha Ullman
- Thomas Ruff
- Bas Jan Ader
- Lee
- The Propeller Group
Institutions
- artcritical
Locations
- London
- New York
- Philadelphia
- PA
- Purchase
- NY