An Archive, A Forest: John Bell, Ginny Maki, and Branden Martz at the Bell Museum of Natural Histor.y

An Archive, A Forest: John Bell, Ginny Maki, and Branden Martz at the Bell Museum of Natural Histor.y

Written By: Tom Haakenson Constellation 08 6.1.10

By Tom Haakenson
Observation is not objectivity, a claim which may appear obvious to some, sacrilegious to others. Yet historians of science such as Lorraine Daston and Peter Gallison have argued convincingly that the history of Science’s supposedly unadulterated observations reveals just how subjective “objectivity” can be. Intended or not, the exhibition of John Bell’s, Ginny [...]

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Dada Deception

Dada Deception

Written By: Tom Haakenson Constellation 07 4.1.10

Munich, Germany. – The scene would be disturbing to anyone familiar with modern history:  Angry crowds protesting museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.  For many, such demonstrations are undoubtedly reminiscent of the National Socialists’ efforts to eradicate what was labeled “degenerate” music and art.  The most unbelievable aspect of the more recent campaign, coordinated by a [...]

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Constellation 09

7.31.2010

Suspect Alternatives

Blame it on summer's unexpected turbulences, but we are back with our most journalistic efforts yet. Rather than criticism, we indulged our curiousities in search of the mysterious motivations that prompt people to found, run and maintain alternative art spaces.   More...

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