Tag Archives: steve reich wtc 9/11

one is too many: giants sailing from byzantium

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Dave

For all his genius,was one Gaudi enough for the world? Well, dim rooms and undulating walls in his apartment houses are a bit creepy to live in; which is essentially the criticism made by the followers of the International Modern … Continue reading →

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fire fire! your moneys on fire

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dave

Should good art always make those in positions of power and privilege feel uncomfortable, squirmy, ill at ease and irritated by pangs of consciousness even if irregular. Or is an art that is ostensibly anti banking and money serve to … Continue reading →

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9/11: reaching for the noble among the ruins

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Dave

Politics in art seems almost inevitable, especially the emotional issue surrounding 9/11, national identity and larger geopolitical concerns which with the unfolding of the Arab Spring, perhaps a metaphor for “regime change”, bring to light an arc of economically motivated … Continue reading →

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reich and wtc 9/11

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Dave

Are there images that should not be used in connection with art and commerce? Should artists seek to provoke? Steve Reich’s new recording scheduled for release on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 called WTC 9/11 played by the Kronos quartet … Continue reading →