Wednesday, November 10, 2010

OLD MAN RIVERS


In this month's issue of VANITY FAIR, there is a fascinating/controversial article about the artist Larry Rivers (1923-2002). Rivers was a major figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement and a pioneer of sorts in the video arena. The latter, and his penchant for pushing boundaries, is the topic of the piece. We have a piece by Rivers in our modern gallery on our upper level. Read the article. Come see the piece. He was nothing if not a conversation starter.

Click HERE to read the article...