Wolf Kahn @ Addison/Ripley (thru 1/23/10)

[lboocks]

If you're into color and/or abstracted landscapes, you may want to catch this. http://www.addisonripleyfineart.com/exh.html

I wasn't as blown away as I'd anticipated, but some of the pieces were amazing. The exceeded Stephen's expectations. Many of the frames were in rough shape, which bothered me.

I'd never been to a show there before. It's a nice space.

[Jesse]

I like the all about orrange pic on the web.  I've driven by the space a few times.  I'll have to check this show out.

[sboocks]

I would actually say that it met my expectations since I expected it to be a really good show.

You're being way too kind about the frames- they must have stole them from some paintings discarded in 1968. I don't know if Kahn or the gallery should be embarrassed by the frames but someone should be.

[Jesse]

Some times life is all about the presentation?

[sboocks]

Well, I have to admit, I've never sold a painting for $17k- whether beautifully framed, unframed or anywhere in between.

[Hudson James]

Reminds me of something one might see in a hotel room. Fun.

[sboocks]

I must be staying in the wrong hotels. 

[Jesse]

Speaking of hotel art, have you ever checked out the art in the Gershiwin in NY?  They have great art along with artists in residence. 
www.gershwinhotel.com

[Hudson James]

I must be staying in the wrong hotels. 

Quite possibly.