ArtWalk's - 5 Cool Things - 2/11/22
A weekly Creative Entertainment Newsletter
1) FILM / TELEVISION
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH - (JOEL COEN, Apple TV+)
Joel Coen breaks off from his brother Ethan, to direct this Shakespeare classic, produced by A24.
PLOT: A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland. His ambitious wife will do anything to support him in his plans of seizing power.
With a 4:3 ratio and black and white finish, Coen creates a minimal set, allowing his powerhouse cast to focus solely on character and story. Led by Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand playing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, the remaining acting core lifts this film up to a place I questioned it could achieve. A stunning performance by Kathryn Hunter as “Witches / Old Man” is worth the visit all by itself.
Here is the trailer for The Tragedy Of Macbeth:
For a little bit of fun, Ethan Coen had a few words to say about his brother in this honest review:
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2) MUSIC / PODCASTS
CAAMP - (American Folk)
According to Amadeus Magazine’s online article on the band, it is said the band’s oddly spelled name is an acronym… “An acronym that not a lot of people know, stands for Consuming abnormal amounts of Makers and PBR.”
Originally from Upper Arlington, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, (lead vocalist and guitarist) Taylor Meier along with childhood friend, Evan Westfall (harmony, banjo, and electric guitar) met the third part of this trio, Matt Vinson (Bass), in Athens, Ohio sometime around 2015 to form the jammy folk band.
Having the pleasure myself of seeing these guys play live several times around Columbus, I can tell you that they are headed for stardom, and I believe if the pandemic of 2020 did not happen, then this trio would already be on the national radar. Let’s just say The Lumineers have invited Caamp to open for them during their 2022 domestic tour beginning in May.
Band Website: http://caamptheband.com/
Spotify Playlist:
3) ART
THOMAS SHUTTE - (German Contemporary Artist)
“Thomas Schütte is a contemporary German artist. Working across media in print, watercolor, and installation, he is best known for his sculptures—particularly his figures—which range from miniatures to large-scale public works. Often unsettling or uncomfortable, his sculptures feature twisted expressions and a malevolent presence, exploring the artist’s role in contemporary society.” - Artnet
More information and works can be found here: https://www.carliergebauer.com/artists/thomas_schuette
4) BOOKS / WRITING
ATLAS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN HOUSES - (Dominic Bradbury / Phaidon Press)
If you like coffee table books as much as I do, then this might be one you should save up for.
“The most complete in-depth survey of global Mid-Century Modern homes ever published – more than 400 stunning homes from 40 countries, designed by more than 290 of the world’s greatest architects
The love of Mid-Century style is at an all-time high, with a steady flow of exhibitions, house tours, and books celebrating its unique cross- generational appeal. This collection of more than 400 of the world’s most glamorous homes from more than 290 architects, showcases work built between the 1940s and 1960s by such icons as Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra, Lina Bo Bardi, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer alongside extraordinary but virtually unknown houses in Australia, Africa, and Asia. This stunning and thoroughly researched, comprehensive appraisal is a must-have for all design aficionados, Mid-Century Modern collectors, and anyone looking for inspiration for their own homes.” -Amazon
PURCHASE at this link: ATLAS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN HOUSES
5) PHOTOGRAPHY
ANDREAS GURSKY - (German Photographer)
“Andreas Gursky is a German photographer and professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Germany. He is known for his large format architecture and landscape color photographs, often using a high point of view in most of his photos.” - Wikipedia
“My ‘decisive moment’ sometimes stretches on for days or months and appears to be reproducible at any given moment, appears to stop time or, one might say, to stretch it into infinity.” –Andreas Gursky
Andreas Gursky Website: https://www.andreasgursky.com/en
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