Glenn Kaino's 'Leviathan' Exhibition at Kavi Gupta Explores Protest and Balance

At Kavi Gupta's newly established warehouse gallery in Chicago, Glenn Kaino presents his exhibition 'Leviathan,' showcasing ten fresh works from 2014 that delve into the dynamics of cultural power. The Los Angeles-based artist, who previously served as the chief creative officer of Napster and held the position of senior VP at Oprah Winfrey's media enterprise, gathered materials from around the world, including locations like Ferguson and Cairo. His journey included a visit to Egypt for the delayed Cairo Biennial and collaborations with networks in Crimea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Notable sculptures in the exhibit are 'Escala,' 'Suspended Animation,' and 'Don't Bring a Gameboy to a Gunfight.' The 'Dent paintings' symbolize attacked American embassies, while 'Excalibur' challenges Kaino's identity as an artist-revolutionary. He also has public commissions in Washington, DC, and at Prospect.3 in New Orleans. This article was originally published in December 2014.