Dr Matthew Bowman
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@MatthewBowman00
Art critic/art historian/lecturer mostly writing about and focused on art, criticism, and philosophy since the 1960s.
“The film’s sense of disorientation is compounded by the installation itself, in which a cluster of discrete works comprising fluorescent lights, shimmering structures and sound creates an almost sculptural force. All-in-all, the visceral impact is nearly overpowering.”
And we are very excited to hear about this book coming out! It also has an essay by our very own @MatthewBowman00 Part of Birding can be seen in @UniEssexLibrary on the 1st floor outside of special collections at the @Uni_of_Essex Free to enter!
Richard Serra’s death, at the age of 85, not only brings to closure his ‘life-time involvement’ in sculpture but also signals the end of a stellar generation of North American artists artreview.com/richard-serra-…
Many, many thanks to @HetainPatel1 for his fascinating insights into his art yesterday evening. And a big thanks to our audience, too! It was great to see so many people coming and asking such great questions. @PHAISEssex @ArtHistoryEssex @UniEssexLibrary @Uni_of_Essex
Happening this evening at 6-7pm! Join @HetainPatel1 in conversation with @MatthewBowman00 to learn more about Patel's art we're currently showing. Admission free, all welcome! More info: shorturl.at/efkD9 @Uni_of_Essex @PHAISEssex @UniEssexLibrary @ArtHistoryEssex
Next week! Join us 5 March at 6pm for a talk @Uni_of_Essex between artist @HetainPatel1 and critic @MatthewBowman00 followed by drinks reception. Learn more about Patel's work and our current show. Info here: artexchange.org.uk/event/artists-… @UniEssexLibrary @ArtHistoryEssex
Our exhibition 'The Watcher and the Bird' opens next week at @UniEssexLibrary @artexchange We'll be showing new work about birdwatching alongside items from the J.A. Baker archive Join us for the preview at 2pm Wed 21st Info: tinyurl.com/36jbbyre
@HetainPatel1 tells us more about his award-winning film ‘The Jump’, a film installation that will be shown as part of our latest exhibition in Art Exchange @Uni_of_Essex. You are warmly invited to join us for our launch party and meet the artist on Thurs 8 Feb, 6-8pm!
Art Monthly, Issue 473, February 2024 Disproportionate Force – Francis Frascina Taking a Stand – Sarah E James Aria Dean – Profile by Jenny Wu Friends and Neighbours – Eliel Jones + news, views, reviews and more… [cover: Nan Goldin, ‘The Hug, New York City’, 1980]
