“There ain’t no sin and there ain’t no virtue. There’s just stuff people do.”
John Steinbeck, Grapes of Wrath
It all just is, folks. And that’s OK. Don’t worry too much about whether you’re doing it right or wrong; you’re doing it, and that’s about all anyone can ask. Humans operate under the pretense that actions have qualities, but in the rest of the universe, things just are. Of course, it is important to do no harm to others, but what if you start thinking less about how you’re doing and focus on living right in the moment?
Anthony Cudahy joined us to talk about his concurrent exhibitions, Fool’s errand, on view at GRIMM Gallery, and Fool’s gold at Hales Gallery, both running until October 19. Cuhady says he thinks of painting as a self-appointed fool’s errand, but goes on to say that it is important to have parts of our lives that don’t have precise logic and reasoning. The Hale show, in the end, became about concepts of alchemy, and Cudahy used the titles to link both shows. To learn more about these shows, listen to the complete interview.
Maja Ruznic talked to us about two shows, The World Doesn’t End, which was on view at KARMA in New York until August 23, and Mutter, which is on view at Contemporary Fine Arts in Berlin, Germany until October 26. As an artist who doesn’t work in series, per se, the art in these shows comes from the same place, so to speak. The title The World Doesn’t End is based on the title of a book of poems by the late Serbian poet Charles Simic. To learn about the art and context of both shows, listen to the complete interview.
A few words to keep in your pocket
Stop qualifying and start existing.
Outings
Join me at GRIMM for a solo exhibition of new works by London-based artist Francesca Mollett
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Opportunities
Squeaky Wheel’s Workspace Residency offers media artists resources, time, and support to develop projects, with access to facilities, workshops, and public presentations, fostering long-term relationships and career growth. Visit the website for more. Deadline is October 25.