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Andrew Wasserman

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Art Historian. Etc. The World Atlas of Public Art (Yale University Press, 2024) now available: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300272581/the-world-atlas-of-public-art/

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 10h

Tonika Lewis Johnson’s artwork includes the acclaimed Folded Map Project. She’s one of 22 new MacArthur Fellows, announced on Wednesday.

MacArthur 2025 ‘genius grant’ winners include a Chicago photographer

Tonika Lewis Johnson’s artwork includes the acclaimed Folded Map Project. She’s one of 22 new MacArthur Fellows, announced on Wednesday.

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 1d

Huh. HUH.

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 1d

Liking on every platform bc this is the best news of the day/week!!!

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Marin R. Sullivan @sculpturalthings.bsky.social · 1d

Weird to feel excited about anything these days, but grateful to have the "distraction" of working on a project I deeply believe in. Thanks to Getty for supporting books about women artists and excited to (eventually) see 'Structure and Flow: The Life/Work of Claire Falkenstein' out in the world!

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 2d

Yes even though the frame seems to be cutting off part of the top of the painting, still declaring GOOD FRAME. Bad framing but GOOD FRAME.

Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 2d

Theresa Bernstein, Portrait of Loie Fuller (ca. 1925), oil on canvas

Also: GOOD FRAME

From the object label:

‘Loie Fuller was a revolutionary figure in modern dance—a performer who transformed the stage with swirling silks, dramatic lighting, and bold individuality. A symbol of creativity and independence, Fuller captivated audiences in Europe and America during the early 20th century.
Theresa Bernstein, known for scenes of city life, often highlighted women shaping modern America. This painting connects two pioneers- one who transformed dance and another who claimed her place in the male-dominated art world.’

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Anne Trubek @atrubek.bsky.social · 3d

Images in books were a terrible idea. I blame Manutius

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Anne Trubek @atrubek.bsky.social · 3d

“Oh yes all the images are all the same size and orientation, definitely, and we really must include them,” you promise, falsely

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Anne Trubek @atrubek.bsky.social · 3d

Also, images printed on paper do not look the same as they do on your phone or old photo album. You say you understand this, authors, but almost never do you. “Sure I have 300 dpi versions! Absolutely!” you lie

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 3d

10/10 museum education display

Her eyes really do follow you around the room/s.

Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 3d

Guys. GUYS.

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 3d

The Huntsville Museum of Art’s “A Walk Through Time” is a wild ride (complimentary, I think…?)

‘Why do you think it was important to paint animals?’

There she is. And by she, I mean the font.

My only criticism is taller ceilings are needed

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gregorg @greg.org · 3d

Nam June Paik's TV Buddha is a perfect artwork, though I think we need to see all the variations together to make sure. TV Frogs, otoh, I'm not so sure greg.org/archive/2025...

two dark stone carved garden statues of frogs face a television which sits on top of a vcr. the screen shows an image of two frogs hanging out. a nam june paik sculpture sold in genoa in 2016

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 3d

I know, girl. I know.

Katherine Dreier, Cruel Prying, 1932, Oil on canvas

From the object label:

‘In this painting, Dreier used flowing shapes and symbols to explore the connection between the physical world and the unseen, spiritual one. The floating "inner eye" shape in the center appears in many of her later paintings and may represent vision, self-awareness, or even a figure.’

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 4d

Is there anything better than an ex–library book?

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 4d

Dorothy Gillespie's Royale (1984, right) and Winterscape (1983, left), enamel on aluminum

A pair of sculptures suspended from the ceiling, the right larger than the left, with both appearing like metal pompom tendrils or firework bursts

Same sculptures but from a different view, shown in front of a large window and over a staircase

Same sculptures, but from an angle to the side

Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 4d

I know, girl. I know.

Gianmaria Buccellati, Seated Bear (1999), 925 sterling silver

From the object label: ‘Slouched and seated, the bear's relaxed posture and gentle expression evoke a sense of playfulness, reminiscent of a cherished toy. Despite its whimsical pose, the sculpture showcases Buccellati's signature lavorazione a pelo technique. with meticulously soldered silver strands that render the fur and long claws in lifelike detail.’

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Alexander Luckmann @aluckmann.bsky.social · 6d

A little Herzog & de Meuron (Information, Communications, and Media Center Cottbus)

infinity sign-shaped library, 6 stories, with letters printed on the glass facade

A yellow floor with round columns just inside of the facade. to the right are library stacks

Cyan and magenta areas of a library (the whole thing is CMYK)

cyan and magenta stairs (the cyan is really a more acidey green)

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Andrew Wasserman @onceatrophic.bsky.social · 6d

‘Colen’s original Holy Shit is on brand for the willful garbagemaking of that Colen/McGinley/Snow moment, the painting equivalent of a piss-soaked field of shredded phone books, while the exact copies feel very much like the extravagant production of aggressive banality he grew into.’

gregorg @greg.org · 6d

OK, I went deep into Dan Colen's Holy Shit and all I can say is, holy shit
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a dingy white painting on plywood with the upside down words holy shit painted on it to look spray painted leans against a white wall. dan colen's painting as it was sold at christie's in sept 2025

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Neil P Bardhan @neilpbardhan.bsky.social · 6d

Rise and shine, let's Thursday scream!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!