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Art Criticism

A collection of all of my writing. I’ve written for Hyperallergic since its beginning in 2009. I am proud to be its veteran and longest standing continuous contributor.  

My Writing Style

Bruce Lee once quipped the “best way is no way.” Lee was lamenting how aspuring ninjas lost battles by rigidly adhering to the rules of a particular school of throught, when the way to win a specific battle might call for more flexible tactics and a more mixed style. 
I don’t have a rigid approach to writing – different topics call for different writing approaches, and I don’t want to force art into being something it’s not to fit some predetermined mold in my head. If you would like to learn more about my approach, check out the About Me section.

Refreshingly Rough Wooden Sculptures, Carved With A Traditional Japanese Hatchet

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Hyperallergic
Hirosuke Yabe’s wooden sculptures jive with the jagged, accentuate accidents, and roll with the rough.
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A New Documentary Reveals The Living, Breathing Joseph Beuys

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For the first documentary ever made about Beuys, director Andres Veiel dug into the archives, creating a film that is 95% footage of the artist.
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