I’ve made it a point to highlight underrepresented women in western art history, and I have written about Latin Americans and Eastern Europeans, and yet still no black artists. But I mean, how many black artists are mentioned in the same breath as Max Bill? Why are there still enti
“Head Back and High: Senga Nengundi, Performance Objects (1976-2017)” at Art + Practice in L.A. gives us a unique hybrid kind of sculpture.
Art about motherhood has been devalued just about as long as the work of raising children has. But starting in the 20th century, we can find many examples of artworks that use the images or materials of motherhood to great effect.
I’ve made it a point to highlight underrepresented women in western art history, and I have written about Latin Americans and Eastern Europeans, and yet still no black artists. But I mean, how many black artists are mentioned in the same breath as Max Bill? Why are there still enti
Senga Nengudi RSVP Reverie Pink, 2011 Pantyhose, sand and copper 20 x 8 x 2 inches Photo: Joshua White/jwpictures.com
Colorado Springs-based artist Senga Nengudi is currently showing her work at one of the art world's most influential international exhibitions, the Venice
Probably like most who are aware of her art, I’m an admirer of Senga Nengudi’s great RSVP series from the late 1970s. But for all the celebration of the RSVP installations as scrappier takes on formlessness in the manner of Louise Bourgeois and Lynda Benglis⎯and heavily filtered through assemblage a
Senga Nengudi's elusive art finds joy in everyday materials. Here's why she's important.
Senga Nengudi’s (*1943) media-spanning oeuvre situates itself at the threshold of sculpture and object-related performance, making a crucial contribution to postminimalism. Known for abstract-poetic work that uses such ordinary materials as nylon stockings, the Colorado Springs-based artist casts new light on the relationship between work and viewer while critically exploring socio-political realities.
Senga Nengudi RSVP, 1978 Pantyhose and sand 54 x 24 x 2 inches The Collection of Gregory & Diane Pitts Photo: Joshua White/jwpictures.com
Lévy Gorvy represents Senga Nengudi.
“Head Back and High: Senga Nengundi, Performance Objects (1976-2017)” at Art + Practice in L.A. gives us a unique hybrid kind of sculpture.
ARTISTS HAVE LONG USED EVERYDAY OBJECTS as inspiration, tools and materials, often transforming and utilizing them in entirely new and unrecognizable ways. A generation before Brazilian...
Senga Nengudi: "I've always been intrigued with materials that are connected to time and place.”
In advance of her first retrospective outside the US, avant-garde artist Senga Nengudi discusses her emergence onto an international stage after a long career.
Today, United States Artists announced the 46 winners of its 2016 Fellowship Awards, with eight visual artists among them.
I’ve made it a point to highlight underrepresented women in western art history, and I have written about Latin Americans and Eastern Europeans, and yet still no black artists. But I mean, how many black artists are mentioned in the same breath as Max Bill? Why are there still enti
In a show at Dia Beacon, the artist explores her poetics of the body and her philosophical belief in flow, Hilton Als writes.
“Head Back and High: Senga Nengundi, Performance Objects (1976-2017)” at Art + Practice in L.A. gives us a unique hybrid kind of sculpture.
ARTISTS HAVE LONG USED EVERYDAY OBJECTS as inspiration, tools and materials, often transforming and utilizing them in entirely new and unrecognizable ways. A generation before Brazilian...
Probably like most who are aware of her art, I’m an admirer of Senga Nengudi’s great RSVP series from the late 1970s. But for all the celebration of the RSVP installations as scrappier takes on formlessness in the manner of Louise Bourgeois and Lynda Benglis⎯and heavily filtered through assemblage a
White Cube, London, UK
“Head Back and High: Senga Nengundi, Performance Objects (1976-2017)” at Art + Practice in L.A. gives us a unique hybrid kind of sculpture.
In advance of her first retrospective outside the US, avant-garde artist Senga Nengudi discusses her emergence onto an international stage after a long career.
Lévy Gorvy represents Senga Nengudi.
Contemporary Art Daily. A Daily Journal of International Exhibitions. | Artist: Senga Nengudi Venue: Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Exhibition Title: Wet Night — Early Dawn — Scat Chat — Pilgrim's Song Date: December 1, 2017 –
The legendary sculptor and performance artist talks liquid sculpture, the politics of dance and the liberating qualities of nylon hosiery
“An entire exhibition could come out of one’s handbag.” This phrase, from the catalogue essay accompanying Senga Nengudi’s “Alt” (by professor of art ...
The water sculptures and other influential works recently went on long-term view at Dia Beacon.
Amid the big, blue chip baubles, there are flickers of truly powerful and personal work at the latest edition of the vast Armory Show art fair.
Art about motherhood has been devalued just about as long as the work of raising children has. But starting in the 20th century, we can find many examples of artworks that use the images or materials of motherhood to great effect.
Artblog contributor Andrea Kirsh sings great praise for the new 'Senga Nengudi: Topologies' exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (on view through July 25, 2021)! Andrea says the exhibition is outstanding in its approachability and Art Historical significance.
Senga Nengudi R.S.V.P., 1975 Collection: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles Though Senga Nengudi’s R.S.V.P. is abstract, its forms suggest a body or body parts—limbs, breasts, buttocks,...
