Time to read: about 4 minutes Looking Back 1 by Lava Thomas. Courtesy the artist and Rena Bransten Gallery.
When printed photographs became available to the public in the mid-19th century, the phrase the camera never lies was coined, largely because the photograph was considered a faithful representation; a precise and infallible record of persons or events. We now know that the medium of photography is open to any number of manipulations and distortions. The current exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center, The Black Index, seeks to, according to a press release, question our reliance on photography as a privileged source for documentary objectivity and understanding, especially as it pertains to Black subjects.
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Time to read: about 4 minutes Looking Back 1 by Lava Thomas. Courtesy the artist and Rena Bransten Gallery.
When printed photographs became available to the public in the mid-19th century, the phrase the camera never lies was coined, largely because the photograph was considered a faithful representation; a precise and infallible record of persons or events. We now know that the medium of photography is open to any number of manipulations and distortions. The current exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center, The Black Index, seeks to, according to a press release, question our reliance on photography as a privileged source for documentary objectivity and understanding, especially as it pertains to Black subjects.
Damian Loeb: Wishful Thinking is on view in Palo Alto through July 2
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Works in the installation Damian Loeb: Wishful Thinking by artist Damian Loeb at Pace Gallery in Palo Alto on view from May 19 to July 2. Courtesy Pace Gallery.
The current exhibition at Pace Gallery, Damian Loeb: Wishful Thinking, is an elegant, austere installation of just eight paintings. As with previous shows, the art is presented without labels, artist statements or curator essays (checklists are available upon request and helpful staff are always on hand). This allows the viewer to really focus on the art, without worrying about the artist s biography or backstory. In the case of Loeb s meticulously painted, other-worldly landscapes, however, a bit of background can definitely enhance the experience.
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