Robert Gober's Retrospective and Concurrent Exhibitions Reviewed

Robert Gober's retrospective at MoMA, running until January 18, is under scrutiny by various critics on artcritical.com. Steve Locke explores Gober's employment of formal and conceptual metaphors to illustrate physical anguish. Norman highlights the contradictions and obscurities in Gober's portrayals of sexuality and race. Dennis Kardon delves into the cultural implications of Gober's personal narrative. While the exhibition has been lauded for its innovative critical and visual approach, the article raises doubts about the validity of that acclaim. Meanwhile, the Matthew Marks Gallery showcases "Recrucifying the Starr Report" through April 23 at 523 W. 24th Street, featuring a church-like installation. Other exhibitions include Shahzia Sikander at Brent Sikkema, Harriet Shorr at Pelavin, and Magnus von Plessen at Barbara Gladstone. The Whitney Museum presents "Heatwaves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield" until October 17.