In a series of actions, guests were asked to reenact certain reminiscences of the artist as they traveled through different “chambers” of the gallery. Over the course of three days, during which he lived and slept in the gallery space, Shaun interacted with 17 different individuals who could elect from 6 scripts reflecting moments with his father, brother, ex-girlfriend, coach…

Photos by Ana Devora

This year’s silent auction, led by Artspace.com, raised funds in support of ACRIA, a leading research and education organization that works to help people with HIV and AIDS live longer, healthier lives.

images courtesy of BFAnyc.com and Mike Perry

SPOON IN MOTION, 2013
STAINLESS STEEL, IRON PIGMENT 7 X 5 X 2 1/2 INCHES

KERAUNOGRAPHIC ENTRANCE, 2013
EGG TEMPURA ON PAPER MOUNTED ON WOOD PANEL
208 X 96 INCHES

CUBES IN MOTION, 2013, DETAIL
RITZ CRACKERS, THREAD, FABRIC, COPPER, BRASS
65 X 41 X 7 INCHES

Excerpts from conversation:

SM: Tell us about your artistic upbringing. You are a third generation artist, right?
RK: Yes, my father was also an artist and I basically grew up in his studio.
When I was about five years old my talent to draw manifested itself very clearly. I constantly tried to copy my father’s work because that was what I saw all the time around me and I thought I had to do the same.
The only problem was that the theme of my father’s work was naked bodies, so I ended up drawing a lot of naked women in high heels. When I did that in Kindergarden, they called my parents and asked if everything was alright at home and with my upbringing. They must have thought that my parents abused me or something… quite funny.

SM: Can you tell us about your inspirations? Why do you do portraits like this?
RK: I guess one of my biggest influences artistically are musicians on stage. I’m obsessed with musicians that can rock an audience all by themselves. Grace Jones, Diamanda Galas and Peaches. I love the abstract positioning of a single figure within a big space. I think that is the reason for how I compose my drawings. Most of the times they consist of one figure within a big space, starring at you. I want to capture that intense energy around them.

SM: You are often described as the “Black Matter” artist. Why do you like to use black? It’s also a very fashionable color.
RK: Well, I know that I got pushed into that “black corner”. That was never my intension. I don’t like the cliché of black and when it is overused as a fashion statement.
I really don’t feel connected to the “Black Matter” label. I am way more pop than you might think. I really love color! I just don’t know how to use it most of the time, because it is either decorative or is too narrative. But I do use more and more color in my resent works. It is all a natural process that takes time. Black is just a very simple color. No bullshit and straight forward. It is easy, quick and basic but also hard and elegant. I like that

opening image:
Robert Knoke and Slava Mogutin in front of,
Bruce LaBruce (2007)
Photo: Julia Meier

Robert Knoke
Kembra Pfahler (2010)
Photo: cultureEDIT

Robert Knoke
Matthew Williams (2011)
Photo: cultureEDIT

Robert Knoke
Walter Van Beirendonck (2011)
Photo: cultureEDIT

For her first one-person exhibition at Metro Pictures, Sara VanDerBeek presents new photographs and sculptures that explore the phenomenon of experience and the translation of memory into image and form. Sara can also be seen in CRUSHfanzine’s latest issue, “Women We Love”.

All images: courtesy of the artist and Metro Pictures, New York

Sara VanDerBeek
Roman Women I, 2013
Digital C-Print
20 x 16 inches
Edition of 3

Installation views

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all photography by  Matt Lambert 

ASCT
Do you find yourself picturing something or someone in particular when you perform?
AL
Depends on the song I sing. Sometimes I am able to completely lose my self, and imagine a lover or an environment. Often times I am super aware that there are a bunch of people standing in front of me!

 

ASCT
Can you describe your last experience of joy?
AL
Being told we would open for Jessie Ware in Germany

 

ASCT
What’s the best way to hold onto a memory?
AL
Writing it down.

 

ASCT
How do you see yourself growing artistically?
AL
Would like to get more involved in music production. Creating beats

 

 

ASCT
Did you ever think you’d be where you are?
AL
No, not really. Thought I’d be stuck in Photo Production for the rest of my life. Living in Berlin and being in a band called Schwarz Dont Crack, and working with a 22 year old German producer never crossed my mind.

 

ASCT
Who or what inspires you?
AL
My friends. My environment, Berlin. My love for 90′s RnB. Prince. Chaka Khan..

 

ASCT
What piece of your work are you most proud of? Why?
AL
Hmmm…dont think I can answer this question just yet.

 

ASCT
Tell us a secret.
AL
I’ve never been in love, although that may be changing soon

 

ASCT
What did you learn from your first experience of love?
AL
See previous question

 

ASCT
Favorite article of clothing?
AL
Oversized black T-shirt made in Jersey. Created by my friend Dirk Oelmann

ASCT
What drives you crazy?
AL
People who love the sound of their own voices and who refuse to listen
Oh, and cats!

 

ASCT
Any experiences from your tour so far that have surprised or intrigued you?
AL
The amount of girls who really seem to enjoy me and Sebastian!

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Deadly Friends (Trusty), 2013, Graphite on paper, 36 x 24 inches

Patrick Lee
Ameringer McEnery Yohe
4/25-5/25
Opening Reception 4/25 6pm