Art crush of the day: Paul McCarthy
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Paul McCarthy Ship of Fools, Ship Adrift 2, 2010
How does he do it? How has he already had enough time in 2010 to create this sculpture along with whatever else he is doing? I know that we’ve already gone through 4 months of good ole 2kX, but still…It’s pretty remarkable, isn’t it?
Art crush of the day: Paul McCarthy’s curated show at CCA Wattis Low Life Slow Life: Part 2
Above: Procter & Gamble Tide 1973
Art crush of the day: Paul McCarthy Blockhead 2003
I had the pleasure of seeing this while it was up at the Tate. It was pretty incredible. It is always funny when I see a piece of art and don’t know who the artist is but really like it. Then I find out later it’s actually one of my favorite artists and I am happy about my taste consistency.
Paul McCarthy Santa Claus 2001-2005
Exciting news, especially if you live in Rotterdam:
After many years at the centre of thorny debate, Santa Claus, the renowned sculpture by Paul McCarthy, is being relocated to a definitive new home on the Eendrachtsplein, having spent three years in asylum in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen’s courtyard and a brief stop-over on the pavement alongside the museum entrance. Santa Claus will be transported to his permanent new home on Friday, 28 November 2008, accompanied in parade by the Binnenweg Association …the new guardian angels of Santa Claus. via…
Just a little head’s up, McCarthy and his son will be at RedCat tonight if you don’t have anything to do and feel like hanging out downtown.
