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…panoply of media that enriches the narrative force behind the stinging disclosures and personal inclinations inherent in the show’s theme

…these seven fantastic labyrinthine wood-and-metal hanging works, all jagged angles and impossible corners, as though they inhabit several higher dimensions.

“I just want to say right now, if you dress like that, girl, honestly, there’s nothing wrong. The only way its wrong is that we’ve been told for centuries, from time to time, that sort of look is negative.”

They take us somewhere far beyond the gallery walls, into environments deeply personal and thoroughly rewarding.

Each act was laden with dance, song and strong cultural references that provoked, challenged and entertained the ‘other artist,’ museum attendees and cameras.

Budde’s work is exotic, colorful and always fun to look at.

Once a piece of an artists’ work is purchased by a collector, an admirer, or even their mother, it’s up to their discretion as to how it’s viewed or stored. But after the collector has passed, what becomes of the art?

McGinley has used young nude models for the last decade, and if this show is any indication their ages will not grow older with his. While this may border on fetish it also creates a fantasy world. To live in his world is to always be young, warm, and naked.

“If you want to know about Japanese photography, you must study photobooks.”

Despite cost and variety, there are gems to be found in this sand box.