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Ruth Roots

ANDREW KREPS GALLERY22 CORTLANDT ALLEYNEW YORK, NY 10013TEL (212) 741-8849FAX (212)741-8863WWW.

ANDREWKREPS.COMRUTH ROOT Born 1967, Chicago, IL. Currently lives and works in New York City.

Education2003Yaddo1994 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture1993 MFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1990Brown UniversityAwards1996 National Endowment for the Arts, Mid-Atlantic Grant in Painting1996 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in Painting Solo Exhibitions2019Forum, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA2017356 Mission, Los Angeles, CA2016Marta Carvery Gallery, Madrid2015Old, Odd & Oval, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT Andrew Kreps Gallery, Nailery Nikolaus Ruziicka, Salzburg, Austria2014The Dartmouth Experiment, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH2011The Suburban, Oak Park, IL2009Galerie Nikolaus Ruziicka, Salzburg, Austria Maureen Paley Gallery, London2008Gallery Minmi, Tokyo2007Andrew Kreps Gallery, New Yorkdale Marta Carvery, Madrid2005Galerie Nikolaus Ruzicska, Salzburg, Austria2004Maureen Paley Interim Art, LondonGaleria Marta Carvery, Madrid2003 Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York2001 Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York2000Galleria Franco Nero, Turin, Italy1999Andrew Kreps Gallery, New YorkMuseumExhibitions2018Inherent Structure, Wexner Centerport the Arts, Columbus, OH Surface/Depth, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY2015New York Painting, Kunst museum Bonn, Bonn, Germany2008Unique Act, Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane,Dublin2007Don’t Look.

Contemporary Drawings from an Alumna’s Collection Martina Yamen, class of 1958, Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA2005Extreme Abstraction, curated by Claire Schneider and Louis Gracchus, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY2004City Maps, ArtPlace, San Antonio and TX.

ANDREW KREPS GALLERY22 CORTLANDT ALLEYNEW YORK, NY 10013TEL (212) 741-8849FAX (212)741-8863WWW.ANDREWKREPS.COM2003Permanent Collection On View, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles The ContemporaryArtProject Collection, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA2002Emotional Rescue: The ContemporaryArtProject Collection, Curated by Linda Farris, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WAS am collect –contemporary art project, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA2000Greater New York, Duplex solo installation, Curated by Klaus Eisenach and Laura Hauptman, PS1 Contemporary Art Centre, New York Group Exhibitions2019Painters Reply: Experimental Painting in the 1970s and now, curated by Alex Glauber and Alex Logsdail,Lisson Gallery, New York, NY2018Twist,fused/Jessica Silverman Gallery, San Francisco, CA2018 Invitational Exhibition of Visual Arts, American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York, NY 2017Man Alive, Mariana Mercier, Brussels2016Looking Back, The 10thWhite Columns Annual –Selected by Matthew Higgs, White Columns, New York Life Eraser, Brand New Gallery, Milan Shapeshifters, Luring Augustine, New York The Congregation, Jack Hanley Gallery, New York 2014Les Plaisirs Démodé (The Old-Fashioned Way), Galerie Nikolaus Ruziicka, Salzburg, Austria2013Wit, The Painting Centre, New York2012To the Venetians II: Chris Martin, Matt Rich and Ruth Root, curated by Carrie Moyer and Dennis Congdon, RISD Painting Department Providence, RI2011-12The Indiscipline of Painting, Tate St. Ives, Cornwall, UK, touring to the Mead Gallery, University of Warwick, UK2009Trail Blazers in the 21st Century, The David and Ruth Robinson Eisenberg Gallery, New Brunswick, NJ Print, Mushroom Works, Newark upon Tyne, United Kingdom2008Take Me There Show Me The Way, Haunch of Venison, New York David Reed Studio, New York Gallery Minmi, Japan2007 NE integrity, Derek Eller Gallery, New York Bushels, Bundles & Barrels, Superfund Investment Centre, New York The Painting Show-Slipping Abstraction, Mead Gallery, Coventry, United Kingdom2006Untitled (for H.C. Westermann), The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, HI Ruth Root, Alex Brown, Cameron Martin, Sally Ross, Gallery Minmi, Tokyoite is, “what is it”, Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York2005The Early Show, White Columns, New York Trade, White Columns, New York2004Painting & Sculpture, Mark Moore Gallery, Santa Monica, CA2003Greetings from New York: A Painting Showalterian Thaddaeus Ropak, Salzburg, Austria20thAnniversary, Welcome Home, Gavin Brown’s Enterprise, New York2002Jump, Curated by Ross Nether, The Painting Centre, New York-Beam, Cynthia Brogan Gallery, New York Inheriting Matisse: The Decorative Contour in Contemporary Art, Curated by MichelleGrabner, Rocket Gallery, London Acme Gallery, Los Angeles Abstract Redux, Danes Gallery and New York.

ANDREW KREPS GALLERY22 CORTLANDT ALLEYNEW YORK, NY 10013TEL (212) 741-8849FAX (212)741-8863WWW.

ANDREWKREPS.COMState of the Gallery, Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York2001The Approximative, Galerie Ghislaine Huss not, Paris Painting show, Curated by Laura Owens, Chicago Project Room, Los Angeles2000 Fuel Serve, Curated by Kenny Schachter, Kenny Schachter/Rove, New York Salty Salute, Westing Art Space, Toronto Perfidy -Exhausted Embrace, Curated by Martyn Simpson and Daniel Sturgis, Convent Sainte Marie de La Tourette, Evreux, FranceKosmobiologie, Curated by Nancy Chaykin, Bellwether Gallery, Brooklyn, NY1999Fifteen, Deutsche Bank, Curated by Walter Robinson, New York Free Coke, Greene Naftali Gallery, New York1998Home and Away, Curated by Kirsty Bell, Gavin Brown’s Enterprise, New York Son-of-a-Gusto, Curated by Nina Bovisa, Clementine Gallery, New York Cambio, Part 2, Curated by Kenny Schachter, Museo Universitario Del Choop, Mexico City Sassy Nuggets, Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York New Museum Benefit Auction, Pierogi 2000 Portfolios, New York Superfreaks: Part II, Odyssey, Greene Naftali Gallery, New York1997Cambio, Curated by Kenny Schachter, 526 West 26th St., New York Wrong Place, Right Time, Curated by Giovanni Garcia-Fenech, Temporary Space, New York Vague Pop, Curated by Giovanni Garcia-Fenech, View room, New York1996The Experimenters, Curated by Kenny Schachter, Lombard-Fried Fine Arts, New York Taking Stock, Curated by Kenny Schachter, 25 Broad Street, New York Texas Meets New York, Curated by Kenny Schachter, Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington, Texas Bump, The Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill, NY The Death of the Death of Painting, Curated by Kenny Schachter, New York1995Lookin’ Good, Feeling’ Good, 450 Gallery, New York Eat or Be Eaten/ Painting, Not Painting, Anderson Gallery, Buffalo, NYX-Sightings, Anderson Gallery, Buffalo, NY1994Crash, Thread Waxing Space, New YorkBibliography2017Gerwin, Daniel.

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Hanover, NH2005Schneider, Claire and Gracchus, Louis. Extreme Abstraction. Albright Knox Gallery. Buffalo, NY. The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy Reddy Young, Tara.2002Sam Collects Contemporary Art Projects.

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RoyalRumormonger’s 10 Most Liked Wedding Gowns

Let me preface this by saying this is based on my own personal style and taste.

10)  Mette Marit Tjessem Høiby, Crown Princess of Norway: Ove Harder Finseth

The clean lines and unusual visual texture create such a dreamy cloud-like gown. I like the homage to Queen Maud. This kind of square neckline and silhouette is so flattering on Mette Marit. I oddly like the quirky bouquet that echos the vertical folds of the skirt. The only thing I would change is to add a simple pair of earrings to round out the look.

9) Alessandra de Osmo, Princess of Hanover: Jorge Vázquez

This gown checks all the boxes for a perfect “Royal wedding gown”. Its got lace, its got a high neckline, its got 3/4 length sleeves. What more could you want? The tiara is stunning too. The only thing that keeps it from being placed higher on my list is the mini sweetheart neckline under the lace. It looks like it’s too tight and is a slightly awkward shape.

8) Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex: Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy

This gown is simple, but elegant, and is the kind of look I had hoped she would wear. I love the clean lines of the neckline and silhouette. Is the tailoring kind of messed up? Yes, but it doesn’t bother me that much. The floral veil embroidery and stunning tiara are the main reasons why it is one of my favorite wedding looks. 

Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

The construction of this gown is hard to beat. I mean lining underneath the train with heavy canvas to prevent it from bunching while the bride is walking? So genius! That’s why I question the need for someone to carry the train while entering the church. Other than that (and the fit around the bust), it is perfect. I love the lace, I love the design of the skirt, I love the bustle. The veil and tiara are beautifully understated. Looking back, I would definitely soften up the look of her makeup, but that’s me being picky.

7) Katharine Worsley, the Duchess of Kent: John Cavanagh

This is such a classic gown, but with a little twist. The fabric has an unusual pearlescent pattern to it. There is something about the combination of her hair, the veil, and this bandeau tiara that I absolutely adore.

6) Queen Margrethe of Denmark: Jørgen Bender

I know some people don’t like this gown, but it’s not as hated as my next pick. The simplicity of this gown is what makes it work. I love the square neckline and the pleated skirt. The heirloom lace panel in the middle adds interest without taking attention away from the rest of the look. I love the daisy brooch pinned to the middle as a tribute to her mother and grandmother. (Once again I must mention my love of the Danish royal family tradition of wearing this tiara and lace veil!)

5) Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, the Queen of Spain: Manuel Pertegaz

I really don’t understand why so many people dislike the collar of this gown. To me it adds such a regal air to the look. The silhouette is also very flattering. The gown was made of silk fabric that was woven with silver thread to give it a special sheen which is beautiful. I think the silver and gold embroidery is done sparingly, so it doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the look. The veil, tiara, and the matching fan are just the icing on the cake.

4) Beatrice Borromeo: Armani Privé

I would include all of her wedding looks, but that would make this already long list even longer. The ones that stand out in my mind are her religious ceremony gown shown above, and her reception gown shown below. The lace gown for the ceremony is just perfect. There is nothing bad I can say about this gown. I love the delicate lace and simple shape. The long train and veil are stunning. Her whole look is one that I would wear for my own wedding.

The reception gown look is what dreams are made of.  The angel wing brooches pinned to the back is such a wonderful detail. The long train just tops off the perfection that is this look.

3) Claire Lademacher, Princess of Luxembourg: Elie Saab

It’s Elie Saab, what else needs to be said? Claire looked stunning. I adore this kind of scroll motif pattern and the silhouette is so flattering. The slight difference in color between the fabric and the embroidery/applique makes the details photograph well. The veil is gorgeous and I especially love her choice of tiara.

Stephanie de Lannoy, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg: Elie Saab

Once again, it’s Elie Saab. The silver leaf appliques and dreamy lace are to die for. Stephanie looked ethereal! The way the train draped down the stairs inside the cathedral made my heart stop. Just stunning! The only thing I can be picky about is the placement of the tiara, but that’s no big deal.

2) Princess Sofia of Greece and Denmark, Queen of Spain: Jean Dessès

This gown is how you do over the top without looking like a cake topper. I really wish there were better photographs of this gown because it is a work of art. Using silver lamé to back that antique lace is genius! I love the gentle shimmer peaking through. The cape/train adds some interest to the back and the veil with the tiara is stunning.

1) Jane McNeill, Duchess of Buccleuch: ???

I love lace, what can I say? This is my ultimate wedding gown and I would wear this look in a heartbeat. That silhouette is breathtaking! I adore the way the lace mimics the Mayflower tiara and how the simple veil doesn’t distract from the gown. I also like the thin belt that highlights her waist. 10/10!

***Honorable Mention: 

Mary of Teck, Queen of the United Kingdom: Arthur Silk

I have a soft spot for wedding gowns from this era and a soft spot for Queen Mary (the literal icon of this blog!). The materials are to die for! The silk used was patterned with the emblems of shamrock, thistles, and roses. The trimmings were silver thread, Honiton lace, and orange blossoms. Swoon! She also wore her mother’s veil and wore the wedding gift tiara from Queen Victoria tucked behind a spray of orange blossom.

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BLACK BULLS RAP CYPHER | Rustage Lyrics

BLACK BULLS RAP CYPHER | Rustage Lyrics

BLACK BULLS RAP CYPHER | RUSTAGE ft. DPS, NLJ, Ironmouse & More [Black Clover] - Rustage Lyrics

Singer Rustage

Asta (Rustage):-

Bombing in like a meteor, all brawn I'm looking meatier I'm feeding the demon power seeping through my exterior You're fearing the anti-magic, anti-coward, anti-weak Anti-giving up when I'm pushing my limits past their peak Black Bull, I'm heading the mages like cattle I'm tearing the pages a handful I tackle, not binding my fury no shackles A king don't need no vassals No castles like Hanover All I need is passion when I battle with my Black Clover Magna (Shwabadi):-

They see the hair's salt and pepa 'cus now we're in effect In fact, I might just Magna swing a flaming bat at your neck Thе mana's in check, the red around me giving such a lament effect I fight to fan a flame, they're fanning their death When the flame is on I come hitting like a truck I feel the game, you're gone when the grand slam struck I protect everyone with a prison kill buckshot Tryna take me on? You gon' need a lotta luck, ha Vanessa (Thighhighsenpai):-

Drinking down til this a clear bottle, a fierce model Always looking through these beer goggles, when I hear trouble My magic causes severe struggle, this fear's awful But I'm older now no mere muggle Handle the threads when I'm crafting a web And I'm grabbing the dead like their marionettes Unravel the best when they tangle with 'ness And I'm making a weave just to snatch it from heads I'm a treat no trick, this isn't Halloween I'm a wicked witch, defying gravity Finral (Connor Quest):-

Lady charmer with the powers of a Portal Gun Escape plan always ready if you're thinking that we oughta run No place you need to walk to hun, I can take you anywhere Fetch flowers from the mountain tops or catch your falling derriere Sick knight, kill it with the dip dyed hair I position rifts, I'll see you on the flip side yeah Doesn't even matter if the placement is careless You can't dodge it cause you just don't have the spatial awareness Luck (NonelikeJoshua):-

Hello, fight me I'm ready to show you That all of my luck is my own because Everywhere that I'll be wanting to roam They all know that I'm bringing the thunderdome Lightning had struck, don't be trying your luck when I'm sizing you up Excited as fuck and my smile is stuck while you'll be denying from what I conduct Leaving you in shock and No I never want to talk Unless you're gonna box Cause that is what I love With thunder god gloves And striking from above Yeah I laugh at death But I'm not possessed I promised when I fought as a child Momma said to knock you all out, uh Noelle (FrivolousShara):-

There must be a silver lining For a Silva with no resign Control is mine when the stars align Not meant to color inside the lines Third class, but first rate, check the birth place Tsundere? No, not me, that is not the case Born with a broken wing, no silver eagle I'm a Black Bull, ram these fools with water, drown the ego Mom died giving birth to me, so I'm gon' be her legacy Mess with my friends, Valkyrie foes to Valhalla, see? Zora (Shao Dow):-

(anyone who knows Japanese please help to type this) Get some ash for sure in your nose and chest For a black heart I'm a handful Now you're dealing with the black mask from the Black Bulls Zora, but what's the link? If you bug me get the stink Any trouble that you bring Will get doubled like a twin Forget mana you need manners Aristocratic types get put in a magic daze 'cos you ain't magic knights Grey (HalaCG):-

You 'bout to attack? Funny you say that I'll twist your magic so that we can fight back My body can change and my heart stays intact Fun fact, I don't need confidence when I am stacked Yes I am shy, I'm not a guy A practical Black Bull and I can save lives It's a lie to say I don't like to hide But what truly matters is what's hidden inside The story of Cinderella has nothing on me, I was abused by my step family Mad at me, for magically being unique Call me ugly, I'll fight for this magic knight clique I'm my own person, but hurtin' my squad will earn you a defeat Gordon (GameboyJones):-

It's the man with the whisper, no Ying Yang twins The silent killer with the poison that will eat they skin You want Bull then I'm right here, welcome to the rodeo You keep on taking shots, well then I'll give yo ass an overdose Wait till you see my book, I ain't playing Just wait till you see my book, it's full of recipes I'm Ramsey with the Grimoire, serving up my specialty's G's move in silence, so you better be respecting me Charmy (Ironmouse):-

Awoken from my slumber I hunger so bring an army No wonder I start the party You blunder when facing Charmy Food hearty so do not waste it, I hate it, I'll whip you like cake mix The basics of cooking, every plate is made for greatness A hybrid who's finding my goals Keeping you tight nit when I'm in control Like I'm yeast I keep on growing My love for Yuno is showing I'm smoking meat and I'm knowing That I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing Gauche (Zach Boucher):-

It's just been a bit long road, but we'll keep trekking through it all I promise on my life that I'll be there for you though if you call I'll keep you safe in any way, even with backs up on the wall I got this mirror magic, bringing fear and havoc 'til they fall It's hard to treat you unfair, they all freeze when you stare Don't care for me, it's for Marie, I tend to bleed when I care And now when they see reflections it will not be me that they fear So please tell me when you're in need, I swear, you'll see, I'll be there Henry (GR3YS0N):-

My team don't know that I'm here, but I been around The ops bout to lose this round, I'll bring the house down Equipped with the Bulls and Asta's my projectile Check how I make my house do a ground pound Don't play me close, I'll jack ya mana you better dip I'll turn my crib into a ship and pull up quick For Clover kingdom I swear to god that I will never quit Like my illness my skills is forever sick Secre (Chi-Chi):-

Secre flying on down, never making a sound, holding evil at bay Keeping eyes on you through a bird's eye view, locked up and sealed away Five hundred years I've been waiting around Don't doubt power less you wanna be bound Cast your ego aside, better swallow that pride Cause this swallow gonna make you pay Yami (Daddyphatsnaps):-

Poke the Bull you get the horns, hold on let me light a cigarette I'm smoking all you cowards, only puff the littlest disrespect I'm a step ahead, so if you disregard my intellect There won't be a dimension my katana cannot intercept Pierce your heart and turn your life against you, that's an inner threat And if I interject your wife won't need to have your dinner prepped Surpass those limits or get clapped no finish We the best Black Bulls, no cap, you can get it

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REVIEW: “O Pioneers!” by Willa Cather

Trigger warning: Death, murder

The prose is lovely; the plot is stupid.

There are so many things that I liked about Willa Cather’s “O Pioneers!” and so many things I found annoying and frustrating.

Our story begins with a young Alexandra Bergson trying to help her younger brother Emil fetch his kitty off a pole in Hanover, Nebraska. After some trouble, Carl, the neighbor boy, retrieves the kitty. We’re also introduced to Marie, who is a small Bohemian girl (like eight or so) and a bunch of adult men are gathered around her and they’re all cooing that she’s so cute and needs to pick a sweetheart.

Yep. This book goes from “aww that’s adorable” to “holy hell what nonsense is this” really quick. And it only gets worse from here.

Emil and Alexandra’s dad promptly dies after this scene and then suddenly Papa Bergson’s land is divided among Alexandra and her two other brothers, Lou and Oscar.

Then we fast forward sixteen years! Alexandra is a successful farmer, Emil is off at school, Carl ran off to Chicago and Marie is married to an awful man named Frank.

And then FARM DRAMA happens. And it’s frustrating and weird.

The best part of this book are Cather’s landscape descriptions --- they made me ache for home. And I could read that all day. Probably the best outcome of me reading this book is that I’ll buy one of these candles.

But pretty words do not a plot make!

Like the trigger warning says – there’s a murder in this book. And subsequently after that murder there’s this weird thread of victim blaming that the more I thought about it, the more uncomfortable I felt about it.

The pacing is weird. The plot doesn’t make any damn sense. The men in this book were frustratingly real and that was terrifying. And Alexandra was badass, up until the end. If the ending didn’t go down the way it had, I would probably adore this book.