Merlin James: Artcritical Author Profile
Merlin James contributes to artcritical, an online magazine dedicated to art. Among his writings is a heartfelt tribute to a kind-hearted curmudgeon, penned by a friend and former pupil. He has also explored the works of Francis Picabia and the Dada movement in Paris, drawing on George Baker's research and Picabia's own text in 'I Am a Beautiful Monster: Poetry, Prose, and Provocation'. Furthermore, James wrote about the National Academy Museum's 2005 exhibition 'Jean Hélion', which was held from July 14 to October 9 at 1083 Fifth Avenue, New York. This exhibition featured a catalog with contributions from Didier Ottinger, Henry-Claude Cousseau, Matthew Gale, and Debra Bricker Balken, published by Paul Holberton Publishing, London, 2004 (ISBN 1-903470-27-7). A condensed version of this article was initially published in The Burlington Magazine.
Key facts
- Merlin James is an author at artcritical.
- He wrote 'Memories of a generous curmudgeon by a friend and former student'.
- He wrote about Francis Picabia and Dada in Paris, referencing George Baker.
- He referenced Picabia's book 'I Am a Beautiful Monster: Poetry, Prose, and Provocation'.
- He wrote about the National Academy Museum exhibition 'Jean Hélion'.
- The exhibition ran from July 14 to October 9, 2005.
- The museum is located at 1083 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128.
- The catalog was published by Paul Holberton Publishing, London, 2004, ISBN 1-903470-27-7.
- Catalog essays were by Didier Ottinger, Henry-Claude Cousseau, Matthew Gale, and Debra Bricker Balken.
- A short version of the article first appeared in The Burlington Magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Merlin James
- Francis Picabia
- Jean Hélion
- George Baker
- Didier Ottinger
- Henry-Claude Cousseau
- Matthew Gale
- Debra Bricker Balken
Institutions
- artcritical
- National Academy Museum
- Paul Holberton Publishing
- The Burlington Magazine
Locations
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom