New York-based painter Marilyn Minter in her first solo museum show. Minter's work examines the relationships between the body, photography, and painting, tapping into cultural anxieties about sexuality and desire. This exhibition focuses on her recent works, hyperrealistic close-ups of makeup-laden lips, eyes, and toes, whose luscious colors, glossy surfaces, and immediate subject matter are both seductive and disturbing. While Minter's images mimic fashion advertising with alarming veracity, her exaggerated gestures subvert it, exposing the pleasures and dangers of glamour.
Artist Talk w/ Marilyn Minter
Thursday, April 21, 2005, 6:30 p.m.
Phyllis Wattis Theater, SFMOMA, FREE
By exaggerating the conventions of fashion advertising, Minter's paintings and photographs expose the seduction as well as the underside of glamour. Minter and Shirkey talk about the evolution of the artist's work since 1969, discussing the way her recent images tap into deep-seated cultural anxieties about desire, beauty, and the body.
After the Talk... Party! Member Sessions
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Schwab Room, SF MOMA
Thursday night art party for members and their friends. April's event celebrates the seductive and provocative work of Marilyn Minter. See the exhibition, then stop by the party to sample innovative cocktails, connect with other members, enjoy music by guest DJs, and hear live performances. Member Sessions is sponsored by JetBlue and Surface Magazine.
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9 comments:
this art show seems really worthwhile!
if you can't make it to the opening, you should definitely check out the photography exhibition.
i believe first thursdays of the month is FREE to the public.
if you are short on money, and would really love to go, maybe we can go together (cause i can get folks in for free) :)
♥k
next week! i work a block away, i'll go after work. if i do, could i meet up with people there? i would love to meet the faces behind Shop My Closet!
very provacative!
i will definitely head over to that
this blog is very neat. clothes for sale AND fashion events? very innovative
i love photography.
this sounds like a cool exhibition. i will stop by after work on thursday.
hey everyone,
if you would like to come with me, please meet me at the front door where the SIGN announcing all the exhibitions is at.
see ya,
♥k
I went to the after party earlier today. I missed the talk though, I was disappointed in myself. But, Let's just say, I practicaly ate all the food that was provided there. Very Tasty! And I'm Very full! (even still)
i went to the exhibition with my photography class over the weekend. i must say, it's a must go! :) :) :)
free thursdays!!
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