Tuesday, March 1, 2011

White Cube


RICHARD PHILLIPS
Most Wanted
Hoxton Square

One of the things I was looking forward to the most was visiting the ultimate London Galleries like the White Cube. OH, how I was disappointed!

An exhibit of glossy paintings of young stars.... is the last thing I have the urge to see in a Gallery. There is plenty of that consuming our every day life. Even respected news web sites like the Huffington Post are posting rumors and "who looks the best" pictures, these days.

This exhibit is about "addressing the marketability of our wishes, identity, politics, sexuality and Morality" the White Cube Gallery write. Well... I think that is giving the exhibit a bit too much intellectual credit, don't you think?

With photorealism and a few classic brand names pasted up as the backdrop to the paintings. I think this is an embarrassing and cheap attempt at selling out. I feel sorry for the wealthy buyers who actually think this is worthy of their collection.






The good thing is that the White Cube has another location as well at the Mason's Yard, and they are at the moment showing Mona Hatoum, an artist that I am very excited about. I can't wait for The White Cube to show me what they are good at!?

With Love
Kristin

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12 comments:

  1. little luxury listMarch 1, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Oh yes I remember reading about his work and mentioned it in a worthy reads roundup.
    I'd love to go to the White Cube again!

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  2. Couture CarrieMarch 1, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Amazing portraits!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  3. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    When I saw the top portrait in my dashboard, I thought "What is Kristin up to now?" I have to wholeheartedly agree with your assessment that the White Cube gave this exhibit WAAAYYY too much intellectual credit.
    Having said that, I did not know about the White Cube, which sounds like a very cool place. I always learn from you, always!

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  4. Kristin HMarch 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Thank you Pamo! I was getting slightly worried here....

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  5. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 1, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Huh, not sure how I feel about this.

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  6. Kaleido MindMarch 1, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    these are amazingg, and fun!!

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  7. Diana MieczanMarch 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I read about it not long ago and I totally agree. Its a cheap attempt at selling out for sure. Hope the next one will be great! Happy Tuesday, darling. Enjoy your evening.Muah

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  8. Jaime @ laviejaimeMarch 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I think this would be a fun, fluff show to see (mostly because I love Zac Efron- what a cutie! lol). Warhols are better though ;)

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  9. kMarch 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    i would totally love to see that!

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  10. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMarch 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Zefron doesn't make your day? HAHAHAHA

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  11. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONMarch 1, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Ah, no! That's a pity the exhibition wasn't good. Have to say, loving Rob P, though. :)SarahD

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  12. Kristin HMarch 2, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Hahaha! Kristin...no I guess I like "it" more mature....

    Thanks for the comment Halvard, it seems like the more exciting White cube shows is happening at the Mason yard and not in Hoxton Sq?
    Got a glimpse of Marclay at the Whitney last year, interesting work for sure.

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