Three New York exhibitions draw inspiration from classic cinema: Yasinsky, McQuilkin, and Julien
In November 2007, three New York exhibitions offer fresh interpretations of classic cinema through modern artistic lenses. At Mireille Mosler, Karen Yasinsky showcases her inaugural exhibit, featuring pieces inspired by Jean Vigo's 1934 film 'L'Atalante', including the stop-motion video installation 'La Nuit' and the animation 'Le Matin'. Meanwhile, Alex McQuilkin presents a two-channel video installation at Marvelli's that draws from Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 silent film 'Joan of Arc', combining martyrdom imagery with personal reflections. Isaac Julien wraps up his migration trilogy at Metro Pictures with 'Western Union: Small Boats', exploring African migration to Sicily through Visconti-inspired visuals on three screens. Each exhibition engages with feminist themes in early cinema, resonating with the works of Cindy Sherman, Georgina Starr, and Dawn Clements.
Key facts
- Karen Yasinsky's exhibition 'L'Atalante' runs until November 17, 2007 at Mireille Mosler
- Alex McQuilkin's 'Joan of Arc' installation continues until November 24, 2007 at Marvelli
- Isaac Julien's 'Western Union: Small Boats' concludes on November 17, 2007 at Metro Pictures
- Yasinsky uses stop-motion animation and drawing techniques rather than computer animation
- McQuilkin's work includes self-portraiture with themes of teenage angst and self-harm
- Julien's three-screen video installation addresses African migration across the Mediterranean
- All three artists reference classic French films from 1928-1934
- The exhibitions were reviewed in the New York Sun in November 2007
Entities
Artists
- Karen Yasinsky
- Alex McQuilkin
- Isaac Julien
- Jean Vigo
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Laurie Simmons
- Hans Bellmer
- Maria Falconetti
- Cindy Sherman
- Georgina Starr
- Dawn Clements
- Mary Heilman
- Antoine de Saint Exupéry
- Luchino Visconti
Institutions
- Mireille Mosler
- Marvelli
- Metro Pictures
- Hammer Museum
- Tracy Williams
- Pierogi
- New York Sun
- Art Forum
- Art in America
- Catholic church
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- California
- Sicily
- Italy
- West Africa
- Africa
- Mediterranean
- Palazzo Gangi
- 35 East 67th Street
- 526 West 26th Street
- 519 West 24th Street