The chaotic, haphazard and bizarre nature of modern art is easily explained: The painter finally settles for whatever satisfaction may be involved in working not as an independent member of a society that needs him, but as a retainer for a small group of people who as a profession or as a hobby are interested in the game of comparing one mutation with another.
- John Canaday (former art critic of the New York Times)
I am for an art that is political-erotical-mystical, that does something other than sit on its ass in a museum.
- Claes Oldenburg
By now, though, let's hope you are convinced that you need to see this show for yourself. It isn't to be missed, even if you have only a casual interest in contemporary art. read more »