Reprinted from the collection of essays A Case for Identity by Philip Gould (Boson Books Press, 2013)
JULY 2012 — An exhibition of drawings by Ellsworth Kelly opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art two weeks ago. I found the show a profoundly moving experience. Take note that the exhibit is tucked away in the American Paintings Wing making its whereabouts difficult to find. I might have thought the setting was an oversight or an unintended offense but on further reflection I could agree with the curator’s decision as completely in sync with the character of the works. Most of the drawings are done with pencil (graphite) on white paper.
Free pizza and beer! FRLS! Brooklyn Comedy Festival is hosting a very special art gallery event in preparation for their 6-night festival (which begins on August 18th). Tonight’s event is free, everything is just free. Only rules are 21+, and come any time, and come and go as you please, from 6pm until 10:30pm.
The dude abides in McCarren Park tonight as Summerscreen presents The Big Lebowski. The movie starts at sundown, music before the film starts after the doors open at 6pm. Tonight’s music: Kleenex Girl Wonder, Tanks Amigo (members Crystal Stilts + Cause Co-Motion! + My Teenage Stride), presented by Showpaper/Trans-Pecos.
The local home design store Grace & Favor is pleased to announce the arrival of a range of pre-pasted removable wallpapers, including “Brooklyn Toile.”