FastWürms : Birch Girl Plaza

FASTWURMS' "exploration of the spiritual, reaping knowledge from ancient and indigenous cultures" and their use of non-art materials and the iconography used in the "Birch Girl Plaza" installation are commented upon. Biographical notes. 32 bibl. ref

For the Record : Drawing Contemporary Life

This exhibition of contemporary drawing features the work of 39 artists committed to the practice. Considering drawing as a convenient way to record and comment on contemporary life, Augaitis focuses on the representational work that is part of a trend that has seen drawing take prominence in the art world. The curatorial essay speculates on the reasons for this popularity and features statements from several artists in the exhibition. Biographical notes. List of works. 2 bibl. ref

Video Theatrics

Videotapes by Rhonda Abrams, Randy & Berenicci, Tony Judge, the Flying Lizards, Tanya Mars and Marielle Nitoslawska are interpreted as means of revealing theatrical illusion and as interpretations of performance activity. A brief history of the interaction between video and theatre is outlined, and a short synopsis of each tape provided

Gisele Amantea

Describing Amantea's use of ceramic kitsch objects and other popular materials, Joselit analyses the sculptures in terms of a feminist analysis of women's precarious relation to language. Augaitis examines a single work and the questions it poses regarding our relation to nature. Biographical notes. 12 bibl. ref

Muntadas : Stadium IV

In this broadsheet, Muntadas and Augaitis discuss the cultural and political implications of the 20th century stadium which serves both to entertain and manipulate crowds. Biographical notes