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Jennifer Cohen at Salon 94

By Ephraim Birnbaum | Published: April 25, 2010
JENNIFER COHEN at Salon 94 Apparently, ballet originated as a dance interpretation of fencing. And Jennifer Cohen’s clever merging of ballet imagery (she has a background in dance) and sculptural tropes is indeed a series of feints and parries. At first glance, this body of work seems simply to valorize and memorialize, with [...]
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DANIEL WIENER at Cavin Morris Gallery

By Ephraim Birnbaum | Published: January 4, 2010
There are many pleasures to be had from “Plant, Animal, Body,” a group show that ranges from exquisite antique Mongolian works on paper to entries by self-taught artists such as Ignacio Carles-Tora, with many compelling mainstream contemporary artists represented as well.  One of the greatest pleasures afforded is the opportunity to view the recent output [...]
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