Closing Bell: Tom Otterness Comes to Dumbo
The above instillation by Tom Otterness, a former Dumbo artist (he relocated to Gowanus) probably most recognized from his work at the 14 Street subway station, will be on view in Dumbo at the intersection of Prospect and Washington streets until Jan. 4, 2009. The sculpture, about 7 feet tall, is sponsored by Two Trees…
The above instillation by Tom Otterness, a former Dumbo artist (he relocated to Gowanus) probably most recognized from his work at the 14 Street subway station, will be on view in Dumbo at the intersection of Prospect and Washington streets until Jan. 4, 2009. The sculpture, about 7 feet tall, is sponsored by Two Trees Management and the Dumbo Improvement Association.
subtle, one o’clock, but i liked it
Very cool. Another great reason for me to mosey on down to dumbo as this weather finally warms up.
“Personally, I don’t like animals, so I could care less if he shot a dog on film in the 70’s.”
I DO like animals. Anyone who purchases a dog to kill it has no redeeming values, no matter how “cute” his or her art. Tom Otterness is an a-hole. A BIG, BIG one.
Tom Otterness also has a wonderful installation in the East River just off of Roosevelt Island called the Marriage of Money and Real Estate.
For those interested, I spam blogs about Roosevelt Island and have a post on these sculptures here.
http://rooseveltislander.blogspot.com/2007/09/marriage-of-art-and-real-estate-on.htm
what other subway stations do you think have interesting artwork? i can’t recall any good ones in brooklyn versus UWS in Manhattan.
He also has this one that’s been in Metrotech for a while.
http://www.tomostudio.com/exhibitions_subway.html
Personally, I don’t like animals, so I could care less if he shot a dog on film in the 70’s.
He also has this one that’s been in Metrotech for a while.
http://www.tomostudio.com/exhibitions_subway.html
Personally, I don’t like animals, so I could care less if he shot a dog on film in the 70’s.
Nice shtick–better than his 1970s gimmick of adopting a dog so he could shoot it on film. The title of that adorable work of art? “Shot Dog Piece.” Yeah, he was young and angry–so was I, and yet I somehow managed not to kill anything for attention.
Tom Otterness also has a wonderful installation in the East River just off of Roosevelt Island called the Marriage of Money and Real Estate.
For those interested, I write a blog about Roosevelt Island and have a post on these sculptures here.
http://rooseveltislander.blogspot.com/2007/09/marriage-of-art-and-real-estate-on.html