19 March 2009

If you'd like to buy a retrospective, press 1

I have nothing positive* to say about the Supply and Demand show at the ICA. The "catalog" is produced and published by the artist. The first thing you read on the wall is SF's words about how all this design work for his clothing brand is a phenomenology experiment. I think every wall text is from the "catalog." It reminds me of a certain show that the MFA put up...

It's not the most egregious exhibit being sold as a retrospective that is up right now though. Dude was 29 when this show was put together. Consider that for a minute.

Whereas Stevovich deserves a retrospective. His style or materials have not changed in significant ways over time, but his career has gone on long enough that some hardworking curator could go through his 38+ year career and find some themes and influences to write about and supplement with other artists' works. And his numerous collectors would appreciate his work getting some shine and would be happy to donate.


*Why am I bringing it up again? I went over to see the Eileen Quinlan and Acting Out show tonight. Both are as nice as I hoped they would be. But I had to walk through Supply and Demand again and it made me feel dirty. ick. I'll write more tomorrow.