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Culture Talk: Bruce Talamon on Photographing David Hammons

Culture Talk: Bruce Talamon on Photographing David Hammons

  FOUR DECADES AGO, WHILE DAVID HAMMONS was working in his Los Angeles studio making body prints and assemblages, and developing ideas for installations and performances, Bruce W. Talamon was nearby photographing every moment. He says the two met in 1974, shortly before the artist moved to New York. Hammons had already gained some recognition....
Art Agenda | May 11-17, 2014

Art Agenda | May 11-17, 2014

  MUST-SEE EXHIBITION openings and interesting talks and appearances happening this week in black art:   Through May 31, 2014 Cullen Washington Jr. Exhibition at B2OA | New York For its inaugural exhibition, B2OA gallery is featuring a series of new abstract collage and assemblage works by Cullen Washington Jr. According to the gallery release,...
The Week in Black Art | April 27-May 2, 2014

The Week in Black Art | April 27-May 2, 2014

  A REVIEW OF THE WEEK’S NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE ART WORLD Featuring David Hammons, Lyle Ashton Harris, David Driskell, Kara Walker, Mickalene Thomas, Chakaia Booker and Nicola Vassell   David Hammons Ranks Among Most Expensive Living American Artists Artnet News published a list of the top 10 most expensive living American artists based...
David Hammons Among 10 Most Expensive Living American Artists

David Hammons Among 10 Most Expensive Living American Artists

  A BASKETBALL HOOP with a frosted glass backboard adorned with lights and chandelier crystals by David Hammons sold for more than $8 million last fall. Created in 2000, the untitled work was the cover lot for Phillips Contemporary Art Evening sale on Nov. 11, 2013, and the hammer price ($8,005,000 with fees included) was...