Sophia Hewson finalist for the Archibald Prize
We are happy to announce that Sophia Hewson was one of the finalist for the Archibald Prize. “This self-portrait was based on a performance that we did in Melbourne. It was intentionally public, fast, and cheaply documented, to reference the methods of pornography” says Sophia Hewson. “I was using my body in this work to try and open up […]
DISENCHANTMENTS by Filipe Cortez in Wall Street International Magazine
“The Dept. of Signs and Symbols is pleased to announce the exhibition: DISENCHANTMENTS, Filipe Cortez’s first solo exhibition. The exhibition will feature a site-specific intervention, whereby Cortez instills his process of ‘contamination’, along with an installation of his new series, ‘Fossils’. In this body of work, Cortez confronts the contemporary cycle of consumption with its […]
DISENCHANTMENTS by Filipe Cortez reviewed in Art Report
“Those of you out there who are allergic to latex, you may want to keep your distance from this upcoming exhibition in Brooklyn, New York. Last night marked the opening of Portuguese artist Filipe Cortez’s first solo exhibition at the Department of Signs and Symbols. Titled Disenchantments, the exhibition will feature his most recent installation Fossils, as well as a more […]
Gabriela Albergaria in Hyperallergic
“Gabriela Albergaria’s “Two Trees in Balance” (2015) presents an aesthetically formal conflict between a garden wall and two improvised elements of nature. Neither enclosure nor sanctuary, as gardens have historically been, the two composite trees, made from salvaged pieces of wood, are suspended in perpetual tension as they pull against either side of a 10 […]
“Jauja,” by Manuela Viera-Gallo
July 1 – July 31, 2015 Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 1 from 6-9pm Y GALLERY 319 Grand St 5th floor New York, NY 10002 Y GALLERY is pleased to present “JAUJA,” the second solo exhibition of Manuela Viera-Gallo. This exhibition features recent sculptures and drawings that continue the artist’s ten-year work with addressing social and political instabilities. Taking as a point […]
“DISENCHANTMENTS” by Filipe Cortez
FILIPE CORTEZ: DISENCHANTMENTS July 9 – July 29, 2015 Curated by The Dept. of Signs and Symbols 54 Hudson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Opening reception: Thursday, July 9, 6 – 8 p.m. The Dept. of Signs and Symbols is pleased to announce the exhibition: DISENCHANTMENTS, Filipe Cortez’s first solo exhibition. The exhibition will feature a site-specific […]
“Eavesdropping” by Ursula Nistrup – Book Launch and Artists’ Talk
July 2, 6-8pm Printed Matter 195 Tenth Avenue New York, NY 10011 Ursula Nistrup presents an informal artists’ talk on her art practice in connection to her recent publication Eavesdropping, published by Cura Books. Over the past decade, Nistrup has worked in a range of different media with a distinct focus on sound, attempting to […]
Felipe Scovino co-curates Abraham Palatnik, A Reinvencao da Pintura
ABRAHAM PALATNIK A REINVENÇÃO DA PINTURA A obra de Abraham Palatnik caracteriza-se por uma qualidade inegável: permite não só observar as passagens do moderno ao contemporâneo, mas também estudar e reconhecer uma das primeiras associações entre arte e tecnologia no mundo, um diálogo cada vez mais presente a partir da metade do século XX. Esta […]
Juan Betancurth – Museo Belber Jiménez, Mexico
Juan Betancurth Nydia – curated by Allen Frame Opening : 07/04/2015 at 7.00pm Matamorros #307 CP 68000 Centro Historico, Oaxaca, Oax. Mexico www.museobelberjimenez.org
Maayan Sheleff in Discussion with Yes Men
Jerusalem Cinematheque July 4th, Saturday : 9.00pm The Yes Man Latest Film, “The Yes Men Are Revolting”, Followed by a discussion with Servin facilitated by Maayan Sheleff. http://www.artiststudiosjlm.org/