#quickley

[aaronwiggins]

[mcgiggers]

New York - September 2024

Just back from the Armory and related art festivities in the Big Apple which also hosted the US Open and New York Fashion Week. The eclectic mix of aficionados made for a raucous and visually entertaining backdrop for the supercharged events. On the art front, the Armory Show was center stage as it celebrated its 30th edition and its second at the revamped Javits Center. Other fairs visited were Independent 20th Century and Art on Paper. While the sheer proliferation of fairs in the last decade can inevitably result in hit or miss experiences, the gatherings nevertheless offer the opportunity to see thousands of works by a broad range of local and international artists all under one roof which, with some patience and visual filtering, always yields marvelous art finds.

This year the Armory featured over 235 leading galleries representing more than 35 countries. The notable absence of the mega-galleries and smaller overall international representation gave the fair a more local feel with an energized NYC vibe. The smorgasbord of primarily post-war contemporary offerings ranged from figurative to abstract with a hint of conceptual. The Javits Center easily accommodated the bulked-up size of the fair, and the comfortable spacing and layout enhanced the viewing experience.  Some highlights included: Deni Lantz’s dreamy John Zurier-inspired “Untitled”, 2024, oil and beeswax on canvas (72.0 x 59.84 in.); Anouk Lamm Anouk’s ethereal “post/pre Nº 64”, 2023, acrylic on linen (19.75 x 21.63 in.); Paul Feeley’s iconically shaped “Untitled (January 29)”, 1962, oil-based enamel on canvas (57 x 81 in.); and, Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)’s playful “foxes on the moon”, 2024, acrylic, graphite, Xerox transfer on panel board (49 x 72 in.).

Independent 20th Century fair was more highbrow. From a gallery perspective, that might be fine if the right people are showing up; from a fair goer perspective, the offering was more nuanced. Set in the historic Battery Maritime Building for the second year in a row, the smallish 32-exhibitor show primarily championed artists that applied their trade between 1900 and 2000. The highlights included: Squeak Carnwath’s painted patterns and thoughts in “Dick & Jane”, 1996, oil and alkyd on canvas (76 x 102 in.); Tom Fairs’ nightscape “Untitled”, c. 1998-99, mixed media on heavy paper (30 x 22 in.); and Rebecca Ward’s translucent “king ranch lll”, 2013, bleach on canvas (40 x 30 in.).

Art on Paper continued its run on the courts of Basketball City on Pier 36 and celebrated its tenth edition with a 100-gallery roster featuring top modern and contemporary paper-based art. On a relative basis, the offering was probably the most accessible from a price point perspective compared to that of other fairs which likely contributed to its enthusiastic appreciation by art fans.  Highlights included: David Richardson’s “White Roses #3”, 2024, chalk on paper (14 x 11 in.); Simone Christen’s “Moment of Bliss l”, 2023, ink on raw linen (30 x 24 x 1.5 in.); and Herman Cherry’s “Untitled #35”, 1968, oil on rag paper (18.25 x 23 in.).

One of the most impressive sights viewed during the New York visit was a billboard by Glenn Ligon spotted from the High Line at 18th Street and 10th Avenue. This new version of “Untitled (America/Me)” spans 25 x 75 ft and features an altered image of Ligon’s iconic 14 ft 2008 “Untitled” which stretches 14 ft across spelling out the word “AMERICA” in neon lights that flicker on and off.  In 2022, Ligon revisited “Untitled” by creating a print, the original “Untitled (America/Me)”, that manipulated a photograph of the neon by drawing X’s through letters leaving only M and E untouched. The billboard is a reprisal of that modest sized print (14 x 11 in., edition of 50) on a gargantuan level, magnifying perhaps the polarized state of affairs in America today.  

Meanwhile back in Hogtown, it’s time to heat up the grill with BBQ season nearly upon us. The burning question is who is going to run with the Barnes, Barrett and Quickley trio. The Big Austrian is a prime candidate in the middle, but who will suit up at the number 4 spot? The ask is for a 6’8” 240 lbs. defensive stalworth that can guard in space, run the floor and knock down 3’s at a 38% plus clip. The current roster’s cast of characters are not obvious candidates. Tricky Dicky, Kelly Canuk and B-Squared each fall short in a few categories. As the auditioning plays out in training camp and the pre-season, there may be some surprises among the lesser known and yet unproven entities on the payroll, but hope is not a strategy. The whole spells for some uncertainty regarding the upcoming season. Barring injuries, the Dinos may be good enough to better last season’s record of 25-67, but probably not good enough to make a splash beyond a play-in round. With that prospect, Sensei Masai’s hand will not be far from the tank button. In the interim, Coach Darko will have to manage as best as he can and be ready to pivot at any time.

For more information on any of the artists or works mentioned, and the starting lineup for the Dinos, “Just Google It”.

There you have it sportsfans,

MC Giggers

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I also certify that I may or may not own, directly or indirectly, works of artists mentioned in this report and that I may or may not have a strong bias for such artists and, more generally, for “Pictures of Nothing”.

[xariarte]

[sweetprinceanunoby]

Newest Toronto Raptor Brandon Ingram answers questions from the media and is interrupted by Immanuel Quickley - Feb 7 2025

[meaningfall]

From Calcium Rings, Jerry Quickley

[tschulijulesjulie]

excuse me WHAT? 😂😂😂

[rickypottsboyfriend]

this episode is pure choas and im genuinely kind scared hello ? ?

and seth potentially lying about his cancer ? ? confirmed by luna too ? ? and now we are being serenated by by daddy cop man whos dating selena ? ? ? OH AND THE FUCKING POWERS OUT NOW OH MY GOD ? ? ?

and now smitty just got assulted oh my fucking god

[svechnikovss]

The Raptors take the F1 Exhibition

[nerianasims]

This is where I started kludging an actual rotation order together by playing both fall and winter in the Quickley household. There's still gonna be a little bit of Jeremy Bearimy time shenanigans, but I played the Quickley family for both fall and winter.

"Hi Beau, do you and Garth wanna come over? Yes, your mom and Dustin can come too, that'd be great!"

"And then when they thought the girl Simon had a crush on was the prisoner but ACTUALLY she was the owlbear and then she was a horse and then --"

"Um, yeah, that was cool."

"And then she was an owlbear later too and it was really important! Oh but before that she was a fly and a cat and an ostrich thing and before that --"

Benjamin figures with a daughter like Natali, surprise guests are going to be the norm. Julia Child recipes to the rescue!

Poor Beau is the only person with any table manners here.

He's also the best at blocks. He's a bit older than both the others, but is patient with them.

[masoncarr2244]

Brooklyn Nets at. Toronto Raptors 01/01/25/

[xariarte]

[sweetprinceanunoby]

Raptors vs Suns - Feb 23 2025

[nerianasims-pleasantview]

Garth: Salad from a bowling alley? Seriously?

Natali: I like salad. What's wrong with it?

Garth: Nothing, I guess.

Garth: I'll try a bit then.

Natali: The croutons are good anyway.

Yeah, make out in the bowling alley kitchen, kids. That's sensible.

Natali: I should get home. It's almost time for my curfew.

Garth: Aw, too bad. Guess I'd better finish my homework after all.

Who are the villains in Romeo and Juliet, and why? Everyone but Romeo and Juliet. This is gonna be long. Blah. I wish I was still making out with Natali.

[kingdomofwildwood]

Side note, because there isn't really anywhere good to put this - I added a new family at this point in the rotation. These are the Quickleys; they're woodcutters. I was so tired of having to have everyone else in town manually chop their own wood that I added them so that people could just buy it from the catalogue.

...I would later come to regret this. Why? Well.... you'll see.

[doublescribble]

Immanuel Quickley 2023-24 NBA Regular Season

[nerianasims]

"I did not expect this drama." Not that it's negatively impacted anything.

Nina: "I'm not surprised. The Goths are drama central. Don't worry about it; this cake is delicious, and that's what matters."

Brandi and Darren took themselves off to the dining room to canoodle.

Cassandra sulked in the hot tub.

And various Romance Sims had romance without drama.