Gabriel Orozco's First Major Museum Retrospective Sparks Controversy
Gabriel Orozco's first major museum retrospective has generated controversy beyond matters of artistic taste. The exhibition remains on view at Marian Goodman Gallery through October 15. Another presentation featuring Orozco's work, "Mixed Use, Manhattan: Photography and Related Practices," was held at the Reina Sofia in Madrid from June 10 to September 2, 2010. A related exhibition, "Translating Revolution: U.S. Artists Interpret Mexican Muralists," took place at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, Illinois. At Marian Goodman, a lecture by artist Loren Munk is scheduled for 4:30 PM within his own exhibition. Orozco's retrospective continues to be accessible until May 26.
Key facts
- Gabriel Orozco's first major museum retrospective is considered controversial.
- The retrospective is on view through May 26.
- An exhibition at Marian Goodman Gallery featuring Orozco runs through October 15.
- Loren Munk will lecture at 4:30 PM in his show at Marian Goodman.
- "Mixed Use, Manhattan: Photography and Related Practices" was at Madrid's Reina Sofia from June 10 to September 2, 2010.
- "Translating Revolution: U.S. Artists Interpret Mexican Muralists" was held at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
- The controversy surrounding Orozco's retrospective is not solely about taste.
- Multiple exhibitions across different institutions feature or relate to Orozco's work.
Entities
Artists
- Gabriel Orozco
- Loren Munk
Institutions
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- Reina Sofia
- National Museum of Mexican Art
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Chicago
- Illinois
- United States