In TALISMAN #44 – 2016 www.talismanmag.net online only FREE Special Section on Neeli Cherkovski New Work by Cherkovski Commentary by Seth Amos, Michael Berger,Patrick James Dunagan, Peter Valente, and A.D. Winans, *Special section: Basil King, “Crownstone” *Special … Read More
Just got (unrequested) a look back at 2015 from Facebook, hitting not much of much interest. Thus am prodded to do my own. February – Baz reads at the Dia Foundation with the wonderfully multi-talented multi-named Pam Dick (Mina, Gregoire, et … Read More
November 6 at 6:30. Basil will read from his new book, The Spoken Word/The Painted Hand (Marsh Hawk Press, 20l4*) and his old friend Hettie Jones will read some of her not-yet published short fictions. They are both being presented … Read More
Found: Notes on Gentility (date unknown) I’ve never understood women in expensive restaurants who whip out lipsticks to remake their faces right at the table. Inspections in the compact mirror. Baring teeth to check for crumbs of lipstick or food. … Read More
Cleaning closet and old files, and here emerges a pamphlet with text on Basil’s art by Fielding Dawson, written twenty-five years ago. The pamphlet accompanied “Paintings from the Cards,” an exhibition of Basil King’s work at Steve Clay’s first New York … Read More
First, take your time. A large painting hangs dead center in the first room of this exhibit. Dimensions aren’t given on the wall sign, but the press kit lists 67” x 96”. This painting is central and all the … Read More
“Shhh Shunga: Sex and pleasure in Japanese Art” is on view at the British Museum, London, until Jauary 5, 2014. Shunga actually means “spring pictures.” Many pictures from the floating world, another lovely meaning we all recognize…floating. According to the … Read More
Basil has loved Watteau as long as he can remember — so in 20013 a trip to Paris meant a chance to see “Gilles” in the Louvre. Two huge impediments: Who knew one needs to reserve tickets online weeks … Read More