Tag Archives: Tony Matta

melancholy scribbles and drips: one dribble at a line

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dave

Mere doodling of only psychological interest? Even then. After its initial surge of authenticity could abstract expressionism be sustained? The mendaciousness of the art industry to hype this style knew no bounds. Like Marcel Duchamp asserting that everyone is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Modern Arts/Craft | Tagged american abstract expressionism, Andre Breton, Arshile Gorky, atelier 17, Clement Greenberg, J.A.D. Ingres, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Duchamp, roberto matta, Salvador dali, Sigmund Freud, stanley william hayter, Surrealism, Tony Matta | Leave a comment

Tied to the mast of the ship of fools

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Dave

The advertising for the super bowl is almost as important as the game itself. And that game involves only eleven minutes on average of actual playing. Which means a pretty thin slice of meat around a very big marketing bun.All … Continue reading →