American Institute of Architects 315 SW 4th Ave, 223-8757 * The Begiig Paitigs from Two Emergig Portlad Artists featurig Jei Lee ad Joh Silva Through ov 30 Art Home 121 NW 2nd Ave, 721-0270 Offset lithographs by John Douglas that document intricate architectural drawings of subjects such as the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State […]
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Dos Mil Gallery
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820 N Russell 493-9424 A new player with all the moves has been added to the Portland art roster. The Dos Mil Gallery opened its doors on North Russell Street on September 30th, directed by up-and-coming artists/entrepreneurs Joshua Cohen and Thomas D. Located near Widmer Brewing Co. and McMenamin’s White Eagle, the gallery provides a […]
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My, What a Busy Week!
THURSDAY, NOV 2 MUSIC–The way Damon & Naomi‘s voices fit together–a breathy falsetto and a full, throaty alto–are soft as downfeathers. Add the warm velvet of Japanese fey-folkie Ghost, and you got yourself a musical duvet! JS Berbati’sPan, 231 SW Ankeny, 248-4579, 9:30 pm, $8 ART–The savvy, adventurous theatrical group Liminal presents Interactive Hypermedia. Become […]
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Art Home 121 NW 2nd Ave, 721-0270 Offset lithographs by John Douglas that document intricate architectural drawings of subjects such as the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building. Opens Nov 2 Augen Gallery 817 SW 2nd Ave, 224-8182 Roseland Paintings, a collection of nine large paintings on paper by young abstract artist Douglas Davidovich. […]
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Strange Bedfellows
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Corporate sponsorship of the arts is not unheard of. For example, Portland Institute of Contemporary Art’s current exhibition, Counter Canvas showcases work “made possible,” by various endowments, including funding from Nike. However, in December ’99, photographer Nan Goldin, conceptual artist Damien Hirst, conceptual artist Christopher Chiappa, and advertising executives from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., began […]
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My, What a Busy Week!
thursday! oct. 26 BEAUTY–If you like any of the following things: teleporters, vibraphones, space, nebulas, mysteries, water, godspeed, loud guitars, or any music created at any point in time ever, then you will see the incredible, orchestral Swords Project tonight. (see Up & Coming pg 22) JS Meow Meow, 527 SE Pine St, 230-2111, 8 […]
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Alysia Duckler Gallery 1236 NW Hoyt St, 223-7595 * Bounty, new paintings by Barbara Eiswerth and marble, bronze, and stone sculptures by Francien Valk. Through Oct 28 American Institute of Architects 315 SW 4th Ave, 223-8757 * Art by Architects, a collection of paintings, sculptures, and other works by local architects. Through Oct 28 Attic […]
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ARTS ‘n’ CRAFTS
David Boring Daniel Clowes (Pantheon) Today, from the sexual and political fantasies of R. Crumb to the opaque baroque stylings of Alan Moore, comics and graphic novels seem wholly independent from outside influence. That’s what marginalization does for you: fewer readers, but more freedom. David Boring is a good example of this contemporary liberation. Daniel […]
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Alysia Duckler Gallery 1236 NW Hoyt St, 223-7595 * Bounty, new paintings by Barbara Eiswerth and bronze and marble sculptures by Francien Valk. Through Oct 28 American Institute of Architects 315 SW 4th Ave, 223-8757 * Art by Architects, a collection of paintings, sculptures, and other works by local architects. Through Oct 28 Art […]
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Skin! The Human Fabric Various Artists Blackfish Gallery, 420 NW 9th Ave, 224-2634 Through Oct 29 Curves. Mounds. Soft flesh. Ripples. Veins. Hard muscle. Viewing aspects of the human form can cause a frenzy of supreme sensuality and raw sexuality. It is from this precipice that Skin! The Human Fabric offers an indulgence of photographed […]
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WHAT WOULD YOUR PARENTS THINK?
Artists Who Push Boundaries: With or Without Parental Permission
“Sometimes I worry what’ll happen if I lose both my parents. I’ll bust out completely. There’ll be nobody left to embarrass.” –Chuck Palahniuk TOWARD THE END of the film Sex: The Annabelle Chong Story, Chong travels home to Singapore. She seems to genuinely believe that although she’s cultivated a high-profile life as a porn star […]
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My, What a Busy Week!
THURSDAY, OCT 19 MUSIC–With their hooky melodies, atypical embellishment, and super-smart songwriting, they’re better than a minty shower after a sweaty workout. See Pinback tonight, and emerge refreshed! JS Medicine Hat, 1834 NE Alberta, 778-7700, 9 pm, $8 FRIDAY, OCT 20 READING–Former Portlander Kevin Canty has always had a popular following in town. His work […]