Freelance National Anthem, by Bill Dyszel:
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Bjørn Melhus: “Deadly Storms” video art nails sensational, content-free news
This weekend at the Denver Art Museum I had the opportunity to enjoy some whimsical video works by the German artist Bjørn Melhus. One installation, Deadly Storms, is a wry riff on the breathless, content-free style of breaking news so common on television.
Deadly Storms, video installation by Bjorn Melhus. CLICK ON IMAGE to view video clip via Rocky Mountain News
Given that Denver isn’t exactly known as a fine-art Mecca, it’s refreshing that the Denver Art Museum regularly provides an excellent selection of work — especially modern art. Plus, the new Frederic C. Hamilton building (designed by Daniel Libeskind) is trippy and fun.
JibJabbing Intellectuals
This is a brilliant form of commentary on so many levels, I’ll just let it speak for itself.
Thanks to Tom Vilot for the tip.