Having met Dan Graham in person for the first time when escorting him to some meetings during his stay in Sydney, it was an absolute dream to see him up on stage at the Museum of Contemporary Art. This was a fascinating experience for many reasons, not only witnessing the architectural and social theories that Mr. Graham explores but his relationship to Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev as an inspiration in her curatorial career.

The nice thing about this as a young artist/curator/writer/whatever (similar to a model/actress/whatever but slightly more academic) is to see that people you admire started off as young and enthusiastic and in awe of someone else. Not to be corny in relating this to the 2008 theme but it is a bit circular, as the student becomes the teacher. More

Revolution!

“Revolution – Forms that Turn” says the blurb wherever you look. Well, they turned me into a revolutionary (briefly) this morning at the Art Gallery. More