Go See – New York: Paul Thek “Diver: A Retrospective” at the Whitney Museum through January 9th, 2011
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Paul Thek, Technological Reliquaries, 1964-66. Via Tumblr
The most surprising thing about Thek perhaps, was his age. Of Andy Warhol’s generation, he is more theoretically aligned with the sincere art of David Wojnarowicz, who was twenty odd years his junior. Diver: A Retrospective manages to be a comprehensive overview of his work and his position in art history as well as a heartfelt look at his life and continuing influence, despite the absence of many seminal pieces which are no longer in existence. Thek is certainly a case of an artist before his time and perhaps is one who is altogether difficult to categorize.
Paul Thek, Technological Reliquaries, 1964-66. Via Un Regard Lubrique
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