James Wagner
Visit the James Wagner art blog.
James Wagner uses his art blog to cover art and progressive politics, occasionally observing the connection between the two.
The majority of entries take the form of highly informative write-ups of exhibitions that Wagner has viewed. By focusing less on pure critique and more on highlighting the aspects that have captured his interest, Wagner develops an ideal base from which to contextualise the event in terms of the wider art marketplace. There are not many in the position to provide this sort of insight, and few of those that are choose to do so; we therefore find these entries particularly insightful.
Another aspect readers will particularly enjoy is Wagner’s use of photographs. Event reviews are accompanied by high-quality images. We particularly like it when the main photo is matched with a ‘detailed view’, which is a zoomed-in shot of the work. Wagner also uploads photos of images that have captured his attention, covering anything from street-art to nature.
We like this article:
Williamsburg: Peter Fox, Aron Namenwirth, John Bjierkle, 12th February 2009
Why we like it:
Wagner guides us through what’s on at some of the galleries in Williamsburg. He includes an insightful excerpt from Namenwirth talking about his work
About James Wagner
Wagner is co-editor of ArtCat, an online events calendar and art zine that promotes underknown galleries and artists.
Summary
Name of blogger: James Wagner
Year of Creation: 2002
Average Entries per month: 20
Art subject: Contemporary. Visual.
