Mark Ryden ExhibitionThe master of lowbrow art unveiled his meaty new paintings at a star-studded exhibition opening in New York. And we were there!Text: Bob Self / Photos: Christopher Lane | July 2010 |
Good day, Bizarre readers, it’s Bob Self here, from cult art publishing house Baby Tattoo. This month, I’m taking you on a Dark Art field trip to The Gay 90s in New York City. Shazam! No, we’re not time travelling; The Gay 90s: Olde Tyme Art Show is the title of the latest solo exhibition by the superstar painter of pork chops, disembodied presidents and creepy Lolitas, Mark Ryden. He’s probably the turn-of-this-century’s most talented, popular, and sought-after master. The opening took place at the Paul Kasmin gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, which was both spacious and gracious – some high-end galleries aren’t so welcoming towards lowbrow riff-raff, don’t you know? Abraham Lincoln, Jesus and a bevy of wide-eyed innocents were all hanging on the walls, but Ryden’s 6ft tall oil painting, ‘Incarnation’, which depicts a girl in an astonishingly rendered frock made from meat, was the centre of attention. The hundreds of art collectors, fans, and insiders who attended the event had been instructed to don their spiffiest ‘olde tyme’ clothing, and Ryden came armed with a black sack filled with ‘Pink Lincoln’ brooches which he handed out to the best-dressed guests. Now, let’s mingle… |
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1. Alexandra Palichleb Alexandra Palichleb at the Mark Ryden exhibition, The Gay 90s |
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2. Christine Geiger |
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3. Tara McPherson |
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4. Angie Mason Angie Mason Dream edible outfit: “A dress made of cupcakes and cheese” |
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5. Alexandra Palichleb |
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6. Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz, AKA Ali Luminescent, a performance artist who specialises in stilt walking, hula hooping and bubble |
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7. Gary Baseman and Denise Gray Gary Baseman and Denise Gray Dream edible outfits: “A suit made of marshmallows and Marshmallow Fluff crème, and a dress made of cabbage” |
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8. Jessicka Addams Jessicka Addams, frontwoman of noise pop band Scarling, and former frontwoman of Jack Off Jill. Good to know: Ryden has created album covers for her |
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9. Kelly Gardner |
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10. Kukula |
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11. Molly Crabapple |
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12. Zelda Zelda. Dream edible outfit: “A skirt made of broccoli” |
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13. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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14. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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15. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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16. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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17. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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18. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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19. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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20. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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21. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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22. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010 |
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23. 'The Virgin And Child'
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24. 'The Piano Player'
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25. 'The Grinder'
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26. Stephanie Hickson |
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27. Rosie Ryden Rosie Ryden, Mark’s daughter. Dream edible outfit: “A dress made of seaweed” |
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28. 'Riding With The Lord' |
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29. Rainbow Blight Rainbow Blight Good to know: She’s wearing an outfit from Tokyo shop, Baby, The Stars Shine Bright |
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30. 'Pink Lincoln' |
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31. Zelda Zelda Dream edible outfit: “A skirt made of broccoli” |
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32. Optimus Crime |
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33. 'Olde Tyme Meats'
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34. Party-goer, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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35. Mark Ryden |
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36. Kathleen Haye |
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37. Justine Ryden Justine Ryden, Mark’s niece Dream edible outfit: “A gown made of bacon” |
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38. 'Josephine'
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39. Party-goers, Mark Ryden exhibition, New York, 2010
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40. 'Incarnation'
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41. Heather Gargon Heather Gargon Dream edible outfit: “A gown made of crab claws” |
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42. Dino LaValle Dino LaValle Dream edible outfit: “A suit made of Whatchamacallit peanut, caramel and chocolate candy bars”
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43. David Gratt and Pippi |
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44. Christian Music |
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45. 'Catherine'
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46. Bob Self Bob Self, AKA Mr Baby Tattoo Dream edible outfit: “A suit made of soda pop, with the fizzy liquid sealed in some sort of clear material” |
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47. Beau Stanton |
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