#theLIST: Your Fall 2014 Art Guide
1) Killer Heels: Brooklyn Museum
More than a fashion statement, object of obsession, and symbol of woman domination, the high-heel is a mode of creative expression for both designer and wearer. Starting in September, explore the history and symbolism behind the elevated footwear from Manolo Blahnik to Christian Louboutin.
2) Sean Landers: Petzel Gallery
In true Landers’ style, his latest exhibition, opening on November 13, is an expression of his personal experience through a diverse body of media. Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, Landers creates an intriguing collection of work.
3) Jenny Holzer: Cheim and Read
On September 11, the New York City gallery will present Holzer’s Dust Paintings, an artistic attempt to retrace the political aftermath and human havoc in the global war on terror. An essay by American poet, Henri Cole, accompanies the exhibition.
4) Farhad Moshiri: Galerie Perrotin
Moshiri’s Float epitomizes his multifaceted approach to art. The exhibition, beginning on September 4, embodies Moshiri’s inclination to investigate art genres and mediums while expressing his desire to flee reality and seek shelter in a fantasy world.
5) Women Fashion Power: Design Museum London
Designed by the world-renowned architect, Zara Hadid, the exhibition explains how leading ladies, from the spheres of politics, fashion, culture, and business, used fashion to classify and develop their position in the world. See how clothing is a part of sophisticated visual language, beginning October 29.
6) Paul McCarthy: Hauser and Wirth London
This September series will be McCarthy’s first painting exhibition in more than 30 years. Featuring a new body of work, the original show explores major reoccurring themes in McCarthy’s oeuvre—The American West and White Snow. Do not miss the chance to see the artist through a medium he seldom uses!
7) Cecily Brown: Gagosian Gallery of Paris
Famous for transcending traditional notions of narrative into a new aesthetic actuality, Cecily Brown consistently creates thought-provoking pieces. On October 19, the Gagosian Gallery of Paris will present her most recent oil paintings, exploring the girth of human experience.
8) Keith Haring: de Young Museum
"Keith Haring: The Political Line" will be the first American exhibition to evaluate the political breadth and scope of Haring’s distinguished body of work. The show, opening on November 8, includes subway drawings, paintings, and sculptures, which relay a message of social justice and change.
9) Transmitting Andy Warhol: Tate Liverpool
Featuring more than 100 Warhol originals, the November exhibition highlights the artist’s pivotal role in establishing new approaches to art. With a strong emphasis on Warhol’s iconic Marilyn series, the show will also include rich documentation on his artistic practice and creative philosophies.
10) Tom Wesselmann: Cincinnati Art Museum
On October 31, the Cincinnati Art Museum welcomes the traveling exhibition, "Beyond Pop Art: A Tom Wesselmann Retrospective". The showcase of the Pop Art giant’s work encompasses his earliest collages to his tremendous iconic sculptures.
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