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The Casual Disappointment of Bjarne Melgaard

The artist's new brand and derelict department store installation are full of tired, co-opted ideas.

Katie Fricas

Katie Fricas

March 24, 2017 — 2 min read
















Bjarne Melgaard’s The Casual Pleasure of Disappointment continues at Red Bull Arts New York (220 W 18th Street, Chelsea, Manhattan) through April 9.

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Divination, Mark Making, Boxing, & Drawing: "Tracey Rose" at Ruby City

Divination, Mark Making, Boxing, & Drawing: "Tracey Rose" at Ruby City

Opening June 6 in San Antonio, Texas, “Tracey Rose” offers viewers an intimate look at the artist’s groundbreaking multidisciplinary practice including performance and drawings.

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America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print

America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print

On view at The Print Center through July 25, the exhibition highlights the power of print as a medium for expressing political ideals and urgent societal concerns.

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Announcing the 2026 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows

Announcing the 2026 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows

Designed to support mid-career Minnesota artists, the fellowship provides each recipient with a $25,000 stipend, professional development, a residency, and more.

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Open Call: The 7th VH AWARD for Media Artists Engaged with the Context of Asia

Open Call: The 7th VH AWARD for Media Artists Engaged with the Context of Asia

Supporting media artists with production grants, global exhibitions, and an expanded online residency with Ars Electronica.

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