Louise Fishman, Angry Bertha, 1973, acrylic on paper, 26.5 × 40.25 inches

Next weekend, the Chelsea Symphony (we think they’re awesome) is honoring artist Louise Fishman for her 70th birthday. The program includes a new work by Aaron Dai based on a text by poet and former presidential candidate Eileen Myles inspired by Louise’s “Angry Paintings”.

[photo by James Wagner]

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You’ve read about Andy’s work on both of our blogs, so now is your chance to see the paintings in person.

English Kills Art Gallery (Bushwick)
January 10 – February 15, 2009
Opening: Saturday, January 10, 6 – 9PM

Pocket Utopia, not far from there, also has an opening.

[image from gallery web site]

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