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Saturday, July 05, 2008
Gilbert & George (Art)
Location: Milwaukee Art Museum
Gilbert Proesch and George Passmore, two sculptors who met in college, have been creating work for the last forty years that, according to TimeOut London, "tap into public opinion at just the right time." Confronting the punk anger and racial tensions of the '70s to consumer capitalism in the '80s to the terrorism fears of today, the artists' brightly colored photomontages, though comprised of images gathered within walking distance of the artists' home on London's East Side, are raw examinations of human experience. Gilbert & George features 200 works that trace the stylistic and emotional development of the artists—now icons as the central figures in their art. The picture of British gentility in their dapper tweed suits, Gilbert and George nonetheless wanted to break free of the narrow confines of the art world and communicate beyond those limits, adopting the motto: "art for all." This exhibition, described by the Associated Press as "bold and racy," was organized by the Tate Modern and is their largest retrospective of any artist to date.
Location: Charles Allis Art Museum
Journey From the Secular to the Spiritual: Works by George McCormick Sr. Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 28; 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. George McCormick tells stories, from the Bible, African Mythology and his life, through woodcarvings and metal sculptures. He likes to show who the person is, or show the symbolism of a story, not just what appears on the surface. He uses found objects, random pieces of wood or metal and incorporates it into dolls, sculptures and drawings. FREE with general admission to the Museum: $5 Adults/$3 Seniors, Veterans and Students/FREE members, Active Military. Information: 414-278-8295.
Location: Milwaukee Art Museum
Since their meeting at St. Martins School of Art, London, in 1967, Gilbert and George have presented themselves as a single artist, united by the unwavering maxim, “Always be smartly dressed, well groomed relaxed friendly polite and in complete control.” Self-proclaimed living sculptures, the two use their own bodies to boldly present subject matter addressing universal themes such as birth, death, and bodily functions. The art of Gilbert & George encompasses an astonishing range of emotions and themes, from rural idylls to gritty images of a decaying London; from fantastical brightly colored panoramas to raw examinations of humanity stripped bare; from sex advertisements to religious fundamentalism. Since they began creating art together, the artists have always wanted to communicate beyond the narrow confines of the art world, adopting the slogan “Art for All.”
