Art Fairs | Frieze: the Flux Labyrinth

Participatory art is another theme du jour, not only at Frieze fair; definitely the Tribute to the Flux-Labyrinth (1976-2015) is one of the most successful examples of experiential art. The Labyrintt was originally conceived by the Fluxus artist George Maciunas in 1975 but went through several presentations/interpretations by other artists. It consists of ten chambers whose entrance door is locked. The viewer/participant has to discover the trick to unlock the door. Other challenges are in the passageways between door.
Entertaining and conceptually interesting, besides engaging. Below my visual memories, in the chambers sequential order.

vernissages | NYC, October 22

Al Miller's Open Studio

Nam June Paik at Asia Society

Fierce Creativity at Pace Gallery

John Baldessari at Marian Goodman Gallery

Vernissages | NYC, Chelsea October 15

Another exhibition ---this time small in size, but still important--- reminding us of art before the market took over (for how much longer)...

“To John J. O’Connor from Nam June Paik” includes a selection of the letters, drawings, postcards, holiday greetings, and annotated books and articles sent by the video artist to the television critic.

The exhibition comprises also O’Connor’s writing on Paik as well as an example of Paik’s work that was broadcast on television, and is an interesting record of the relationship between the artist and critic.

The exhibit was organized by Seymour Barofsky, a former editor (Schocken Books, Random House, etc.) and teacher.

For more information, please contact Edward Winkleman at 212.643.3152 or info@winkleman.com

Winkleman Gallery gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Electronics Art Intermix (EAI) in making this exhibition possible.

To John J. O’Connor from Nam June Paik

Curatorial Research Lab @ Winkleman Gallery

621 West 27th Street, 212.643.3152

Chelsea

October 15 - November 13, 2010

Opening: Friday, October 15, 6 - 8 PM