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Greene Naftali Opening Temporary Space in Williamsburg

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Greene Naftali Gallery has announced a temporary exhibition space in Williamsburg, which will open April 8th with a show by Lutz Bacher.  The gallery forecasts “dynamic, open, and spontaneous programming” at its new location at 227 Leonard Street.  (more…)

Lutz Bacher Work in “Greater New York” Draws Comparisons to Daniel Arsham Piece

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

A work by Lutz Bacher in MoMA PS1’s Greater New York exhibition is drawing attention after Daniel Arsham pointed out the work’s similarity to a set piece from his film Future Relic.  Arsham however, doesn’t seem bothered by the comparison.  “If they are indeed the same materials, there would have been no way for them to know it was my work unless they follow my Instagram and had seen the set design then,” he says.  “If they are indeed the same exact objects, then all I can say is that the artist has a very good eye!” (more…)