Starting May 30, PRESENTE CONTINUO will be available to purchase on presentecontinuo.com, cpcompany.com, and at the C.P. Company flagship store in Milan, Corso Matteotti 7.
The book also includes a portrait of Noguchi, who was already a consummate traveler before he first embarked on his explorations of Greece. The author provides a meditation on Noguchi's relationship with maverick architect Buckminster Fuller, who saw him for the person of the world that he was. This portrait deepens our understanding of him as an artist who was truly ahead of his time, and who sought to create a truly interdisciplinary practice that could shape the world in profound ways.
Noguchi and Greece, Greece and Noguchi also features Noguchi's Greece-centered works across sculpture, design, and architecture. These artworks are complemented by a series of responsive texts and artworks by contemporary design studio Objects of Common Interest, led by Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis. The book also includes a series of photographs by current practitioners inspired by Noguchi's interdisciplinary legacy.
This collaborative publication is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, design, and culture. It is a testament to the enduring power of Greece's artistic legacy and its ability to inspire artists from around the world. Whether you are a fan of Noguchi's work or simply interested in the rich artistic history of Greece, this book will transport you to a world of creativity and innovation that is truly unparalleled.
With Night Pictures Dunn set out to capture the unsettling sense of stillness and impending chaos that can come with nightfall. He affectionately situates all his subjects in the nighttime by showcasing his mastery of space by collapsing the studio, home and city into a singular set where life’s joys and grievances play out seductively. He mentions that “the emotions associated with the nighttime setting [serve] as a kind of narrative connecting tissue." He delights in showing the absurdity and performance ingrained in courtship and dating within our contemporary queer community illuminating moments we are all familiar with.
In “The Hunt” (see above), he paints the fixings of a night out: makeup, perfume, a drink and a wardrobe to die for. Dunn describes the show as “an interior show but not necessarily a quiet one." He takes us through the mundanity of his protagonist’s life with great care and detail. We are with him as he relishes in his image across a mirror. We lie in comfort with him aside a lover. We watch him in the throes of artistic practice, hand against the canvas. The men featured in Night Pictures are proudly depicted in their nakedness. As an audience we are encouraged to relish in this moment and savor the access given to us. Dunn implores us to stare as it’s naturally hard to look away.
His work has been exhibited in spaces around the world including PPOW Gallery, Marlborough Gallery, Grimm, Maria Bernheim and others. His latest solo exhibition was “The Fool” at Galerie Maria Bernheim in Zurich. View Night Pictures before it goes.
So, it’s only natural that friends and family from near and far showed up to support him and show their appreciation for his work that the line eventually spilled out into the adjacent mall hallway. The film guru recently started teaching a class on improvisational photography at the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research, where his "Weinberger method" has produced some of the scene's most iconic moments.
Soap and Water isn't just a collection of photos on a wall; it's a collection of moments. Matt's candids are impeccably timed and irreplaceable, showcasing both his eye for detail and his instinct for capturing the perfect shot. While many photographers produce stale, posed photos, Matt's portraits reflect an intimacy and familiarity that can only be achieved through genuine trust and care. His work as a writer, photographer, and cultural archivist has earned him a spot in the nightlife hall of fame, both as an artist and as someone who loves his friends deeply and holds himself to a standard that we can all learn from.
Soap and Water will run until May 18 at Bloda’s Choice at 75 E Broadway #203C.
