saint
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by saint on Oct 18, 2010 16:51:26 GMT 1, PERRY RUBENSTEIN GALLERY
527 WEST 23 STREET, NEW YORK
ANNOUNCES
FAILE
BEDTIME STORIES
November 4 โ December 23, 2010
Opening Reception, November 4, 2010, 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
New York, October 18, 2010 โ Perry Rubenstein Gallery presents Brooklyn-based multimedia artists FAILE. The artist collaborative returns on November 4th with Bedtime Stories, an exhibition of new works that feature imagery mined from FAILEโs singular visual archive and that emphasize the painterly dimensions of their frenetic visual tapestries.
Following on the heels of two major projectsโthe interactive arcade of Deluxx Fluxx and the haunting, allegorical suite, Lost in Glimmering ShadowsโBedtime Stories is a return to fundamentals that pushes questions of form and process to the forefront. Each of the twelve worksโ compositions are assembled from numerous painted wooden blocks and they emerge as unified paintings. They reveal FAILEโs relentless assimilation and refinement of the vast visual vocabularies of both the urban environment and their own decade-long practice. The grids of these paintings are at once modular and fixed, tactile and graphic. On their surfaces, iconoclastic characters fluidly intermingle with adroit deconstructions of commodity culture. The re-combinations of carefully constructed texts and images provide a glimpse into FAILEโs rigorous and organic process, and draw attention to paintingโs inherent materiality.
Works such as Addicted & Alone and Faile Launch reshape painterly traditions of pointillism and the affichistes, while simultaneously suggesting newer media that draws on the pixelation of digital technology and the improvisational roots of collage and street art. Bedtime Stories presents works of a neo-baroque ilk yet they are aggressively beautiful while underscoring FAILEโs continued exploration of formal and aesthetic inquiry and evolution.
PERRY RUBENSTEIN GALLERY
527 WEST 23 STREET, NEW YORK
ANNOUNCES
FAILE
BEDTIME STORIES
November 4 โ December 23, 2010
Opening Reception, November 4, 2010, 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
New York, October 18, 2010 โ Perry Rubenstein Gallery presents Brooklyn-based multimedia artists FAILE. The artist collaborative returns on November 4th with Bedtime Stories, an exhibition of new works that feature imagery mined from FAILEโs singular visual archive and that emphasize the painterly dimensions of their frenetic visual tapestries.
Following on the heels of two major projectsโthe interactive arcade of Deluxx Fluxx and the haunting, allegorical suite, Lost in Glimmering ShadowsโBedtime Stories is a return to fundamentals that pushes questions of form and process to the forefront. Each of the twelve worksโ compositions are assembled from numerous painted wooden blocks and they emerge as unified paintings. They reveal FAILEโs relentless assimilation and refinement of the vast visual vocabularies of both the urban environment and their own decade-long practice. The grids of these paintings are at once modular and fixed, tactile and graphic. On their surfaces, iconoclastic characters fluidly intermingle with adroit deconstructions of commodity culture. The re-combinations of carefully constructed texts and images provide a glimpse into FAILEโs rigorous and organic process, and draw attention to paintingโs inherent materiality.
Works such as Addicted & Alone and Faile Launch reshape painterly traditions of pointillism and the affichistes, while simultaneously suggesting newer media that draws on the pixelation of digital technology and the improvisational roots of collage and street art. Bedtime Stories presents works of a neo-baroque ilk yet they are aggressively beautiful while underscoring FAILEโs continued exploration of formal and aesthetic inquiry and evolution.
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Agent Provocateur on Oct 18, 2010 17:07:22 GMT 1, Excellent, will be interested to see their return to 'fundamentals', this part of the write up was my favourite...
'Works such as Addicted & Alone and Faile Launch reshape painterly traditions of pointillism and the affichistes, while simultaneously suggesting newer media that draws on the pixelation of digital technology and the improvisational roots of collage and street art. Bedtime Stories presents works of a neo-baroque ilk yet they are aggressively beautiful while underscoring FAILEโs continued exploration of formal and aesthetic inquiry and evolution.'
Excellent, will be interested to see their return to 'fundamentals', this part of the write up was my favourite...
'Works such as Addicted & Alone and Faile Launch reshape painterly traditions of pointillism and the affichistes, while simultaneously suggesting newer media that draws on the pixelation of digital technology and the improvisational roots of collage and street art. Bedtime Stories presents works of a neo-baroque ilk yet they are aggressively beautiful while underscoring FAILEโs continued exploration of formal and aesthetic inquiry and evolution.'
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silvermyn
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by silvermyn on Oct 18, 2010 17:18:55 GMT 1, My thoughts on that write up: "Mindless pompus twaddle..." IMO of course.
Will be a lot more interested in the statement of the work myself.
My thoughts on that write up: "Mindless pompus twaddle..." IMO of course.
Will be a lot more interested in the statement of the work myself.
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Agent Provocateur on Oct 18, 2010 17:26:51 GMT 1, I only really understood the 'fundamentals' bit silvermyn, but any paragraph that contains words like 'Bedtime Stories presents works of a neo-baroque ilk...' will always get my vote  Although I think they spelt the Presidents name wrong 
I only really understood the 'fundamentals' bit silvermyn, but any paragraph that contains words like ' Bedtime Stories presents works of a neo-baroque ilk...' will always get my vote Although I think they spelt the Presidents name wrong |
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saint
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by saint on Oct 18, 2010 17:47:48 GMT 1, I rather liked.
"imagery mined from FAILEโs singular visual archive and that emphasize the painterly dimensions of their frenetic visual tapestries."
I rather liked.
"imagery mined from FAILEโs singular visual archive and that emphasize the painterly dimensions of their frenetic visual tapestries."
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meatbag
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by meatbag on Oct 18, 2010 19:07:58 GMT 1, love this new image and would make a great print... tin man with ax is pretty sweet. Check it out...
love this new image and would make a great print... tin man with ax is pretty sweet. Check it out... |
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by spencerlee on Oct 19, 2010 7:14:02 GMT 1, If the write up had said 'collages featuring out-takes from The Wizard Of Oz' it might have been more understandable.
If the write up had said 'collages featuring out-takes from The Wizard Of Oz' it might have been more understandable.
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Pattycakes
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Pattycakes on Oct 19, 2010 7:19:50 GMT 1, whilst I understand the press release, I find it incredibly annoying, these overly constructed, syllable heavy puff pieces are becoming so outdated, they say little about the art, and a lot about the ego trip the curator wants to ride on.
whilst I understand the press release, I find it incredibly annoying, these overly constructed, syllable heavy puff pieces are becoming so outdated, they say little about the art, and a lot about the ego trip the curator wants to ride on.
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saint
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by saint on Oct 19, 2010 9:35:58 GMT 1, whilst I understand the press release, I find it incredibly annoying, these overly constructed, syllable heavy puff pieces are becoming so outdated, they say little about the art, and a lot about the ego trip the curator wants to ride on.
syllable heavy puff pieces??
;D
totally agree with you
whilst I understand the press release, I find it incredibly annoying, these overly constructed, syllable heavy puff pieces are becoming so outdated, they say little about the art, and a lot about the ego trip the curator wants to ride on. syllable heavy puff pieces?? ;D totally agree with you |
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Deleted on Oct 27, 2010 15:01:12 GMT 1,
looks like I have seen those before..
looks like I have seen those before.. |
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meatbag
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by meatbag on Oct 27, 2010 16:50:48 GMT 1, looks like I have seen those before..
You have. They are not from the upcoming show
looks like I have seen those before.. You have. They are not from the upcoming show |
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adewilliams
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by adewilliams on Oct 27, 2010 16:57:18 GMT 1, it may be in the new show, see the images here www.failebedtimestories.net/
I'm loving the apron in image 7 - the faile guys are pure class
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13loco
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by 13loco on Oct 27, 2010 17:26:25 GMT 1, www.failebedtimestories.net/
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maadbeats
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by maadbeats on Oct 27, 2010 20:11:12 GMT 1, cant wait to check this out next weekend
cant wait to check this out next weekend
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by meatbag on Oct 27, 2010 23:26:47 GMT 1, Love the monkeys. These sizes are massive and must be ridiculously heavy. I haven't weighed mine but it's probably 30-40lbs and is only 24x36 so these are like hanging furniture. These must have been super time consuming.
Love the monkeys. These sizes are massive and must be ridiculously heavy. I haven't weighed mine but it's probably 30-40lbs and is only 24x36 so these are like hanging furniture. These must have been super time consuming.
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by wizzy on Oct 27, 2010 23:28:13 GMT 1, Thats as heavy as my smallest Dog! blaaady hell thats a weight!.
Thats as heavy as my smallest Dog! blaaady hell thats a weight!.
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Gentle Mental
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Gentle Mental on Oct 28, 2010 2:33:29 GMT 1, wow wee mama... embossed blocks prints Invader style via POW anyone?
wow wee mama... embossed blocks prints Invader style via POW anyone?
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volvic
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by volvic on Oct 28, 2010 4:44:19 GMT 1, faile are absolutely killing it, no question about it. I so impressed by those preview images, the color palette is to die for... very exited about this show!
faile are absolutely killing it, no question about it. I so impressed by those preview images, the color palette is to die for... very exited about this show!
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by oneeye on Oct 28, 2010 5:20:39 GMT 1, Stepping up their game. As expected. Respect the new direction. The Monkeys are at the top of my list as well.
Stepping up their game. As expected. Respect the new direction. The Monkeys are at the top of my list as well.
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saint
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by saint on Oct 28, 2010 15:52:57 GMT 1, From Faile:
Hello there...
Hoping as always this finds everyone doing well. It's been an amazing year here in and out of the studio; we had the Deluxx Fluxx shows in London and NYC, as well as the Temple sculpture in Lisbon. Also, great to finally get a book out documenting the last decade of Faile works on paper. We appreciate everyone who supported all our recent projects .
We've had our sights on bringing a great painting show back to NYC for some time and are excited to announce the opening of Faile Bedtime Stories on November 4th, next Thursday at Perry Rubenstein Gallery. The paintings are explorations that utilize painted modular wood pieces in place of canvas, creating a play between iconic Faile imagery and abstraction. We've been experimenting with the medium for the past year and this is the first exhibition of these new works.
Faile Bedtime Stories
Nov. 4th โ Dec. 23rd
Perry Rubenstein Gallery
527 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
212.627.8000
You can see a sneak peak of the work and ultimately the show at:
www.failebedtimestories.net/
Opening is Thursday night, November 4th at 6:00pm - 8:30pm.
For inquires regarding works from the show please contact:
Molly Springer โ molly@perryrubenstein.com
In conjunction with the show we will be releasing 3 new prints via the Faile Shop. They will be in editions of 100. We will have more information on these closer to the release date of November 16th.
From Faile: Hello there... Hoping as always this finds everyone doing well. It's been an amazing year here in and out of the studio; we had the Deluxx Fluxx shows in London and NYC, as well as the Temple sculpture in Lisbon. Also, great to finally get a book out documenting the last decade of Faile works on paper. We appreciate everyone who supported all our recent projects . We've had our sights on bringing a great painting show back to NYC for some time and are excited to announce the opening of Faile Bedtime Stories on November 4th, next Thursday at Perry Rubenstein Gallery. The paintings are explorations that utilize painted modular wood pieces in place of canvas, creating a play between iconic Faile imagery and abstraction. We've been experimenting with the medium for the past year and this is the first exhibition of these new works. Faile Bedtime Stories Nov. 4th โ Dec. 23rd Perry Rubenstein Gallery 527 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011 212.627.8000 You can see a sneak peak of the work and ultimately the show at: www.failebedtimestories.net/ Opening is Thursday night, November 4th at 6:00pm - 8:30pm. For inquires regarding works from the show please contact: Molly Springer โ molly@perryrubenstein.com In conjunction with the show we will be releasing 3 new prints via the Faile Shop. They will be in editions of 100. We will have more information on these closer to the release date of November 16th. |
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by adewilliams on Oct 28, 2010 15:53:30 GMT 1, I feel a new faile could be coming my way...
From their newsletter 'In conjunction with the show we will be releasing 3 new prints via the Faile Shop. ย They will be in editions of 100. ย We will have more information on these closer to the release date of November 16th.'
...bring that on!
I feel a new faile could be coming my way...
From their newsletter 'In conjunction with the show we will be releasing 3 new prints via the Faile Shop. ย They will be in editions of 100. ย We will have more information on these closer to the release date of November 16th.'
...bring that on!
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Martin DK
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Martin DK on Oct 28, 2010 18:49:47 GMT 1, This is really outstanding!
This is really outstanding! |
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by angel41 on Oct 28, 2010 19:41:03 GMT 1, That does look pretty special.
That does look pretty special.
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meatbag
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by meatbag on Oct 28, 2010 20:11:16 GMT 1, wow, that one is super nice. Didn't see that in the preview either. Must have been sold right outta the gate.
wow, that one is super nice. Didn't see that in the preview either. Must have been sold right outta the gate.
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by twist65 on Oct 29, 2010 1:21:27 GMT 1, that was my favourite too martin, from the images on the website. if one of the prints is based on that image it'll be difficult to pass on!!
that was my favourite too martin, from the images on the website. if one of the prints is based on that image it'll be difficult to pass on!!
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Francis on Oct 29, 2010 1:31:39 GMT 1, it does sorta stiffen my willy
it does sorta stiffen my willy
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by mylilly on Oct 29, 2010 12:59:43 GMT 1, can you change these blocks around to make your own picture! they are stunning!
can you change these blocks around to make your own picture! they are stunning!
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FAILE "Bedtime Stories" Perry Rubenstein - 4th Nov, by Simococo on Oct 29, 2010 14:00:50 GMT 1, images look a zillion times more relevant mashed up on blocks than on canvas
images look a zillion times more relevant mashed up on blocks than on canvas
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Although I think they spelt the Presidents name wrong 
