Musings

I don't know if you caught last sundays Calendar article about local heavyweight art dealer Robert Gunderman of ACME fame. If you didn't you should, it's a good read. Anyway, what stood out for me in particular was that he went to Huntington Beach High School. Anyway, he was there when I was a freshman. I don't remember him from school and I ran around in the punk scene during the same time the article said he was involved and I don't remember him from...

24 January, 2006 /

Did anybody else notice the dissatisfaction with the current art blog world expressed in Artnet's Predictions for 2006? Example: Barry Neuman, art dealer: I think it's a safe bet that there will be 50 to 60 new and bona fide (i.e., seriously authored by qualified people) art world blogs by the end of the year. Why is this significant? In some cases, the blogs may speed up the infotainment machine that's impacting the actual, hands-on, real-world art scene, locally and internationally. I guess that means nobody currently...

24 January, 2006 /

Finally, some truth. AFC is my current favorite blog. Much smarter/funnier/real then most of the poseur art critics out in the blogosphere. It's one thing to take on the big easy targets. It's another to tweak the nose of your peers. Much courage needed (although anonymity helps). Blog much appreciated. ...

19 January, 2006 /

Sorry for the lack of posts. I was hoping to have some opening photos for you today but I'm under the weather. Back at it soon. ...

15 January, 2006 /

Pretty Funny. Via Supr.c.ilio.us: The Blog ...

11 January, 2006 /

Bummer. We actually caught the Dada show at the Centre Pompidou while in Paris. Love the Urinal, the Dada show not so much. This is the second time this guy has done it, pretty amazing. Must be a painter. (no offense to all my painter friends...

06 January, 2006 /

I'm happy to report that today I approved The Office's first ever ad in Artforum. Yeah? well I'm excited about it. I'm also happy that Mark didn't want to use an image. It makes it just a little more affordable. Anyway, look out for the Feb issue of Artforum where, believe it or not, Orange County will be representing. Oh, and be sure to come out to the show, it's going to be a great one. ...

04 January, 2006 /

Some landmarks for you. Who says it doesn't snow in Paris?? One of the (many) things I love about Europe is how they treat art as a vital part of life. This shot was taken at the Palais de Tokyo, that is work by LA based artist Sarah Morris in the background. How many children tours do you see at contemporary art spaces in the States?? Sure you'll find them at the bigger institutions here and there but not at the more difficult contemporary...

02 January, 2006 /

We're going to be taking off to Paris soon so no more posts until after the New Year. I want to wish everybody Happy Holidays and I hope 2006 is a great year for you all. Peace. ...

23 December, 2005 /

It's official. The Office now has a New Website!!! Many thanks to Mr. Ed Giardina for all his time and effort. While I'm at it I'm also updating the email and snail mail lists here at the Office so if you would like to be added please shoot me an email at choff (at) 2roads.com. Feedback appreciated. ...

23 December, 2005 /

Ran down to Newport at lunch to check in on Alvin Gregorio who is in residency at the Shed. The work looks great. He'll be having a closing party on Jan 7th from 5-12pm so you'll have plenty of time to go to The Office and the Shed that same night. Also be sure to watch for Alvin at The Office in Oct. 2006. Some photos follow: For all the NYC'ers. This is why I live in HB. It's the officially the first day of...

21 December, 2005 /

Sorry no posts for awhile. Typepad was down and actually I was kinda happy about that because I really don't have anything to report as we head into the Holiday's. So I thought in my boredom I would bore you too and give you an art tour of where I spend my days. If you go to the collecting archive you can get a pretty good idea of what I have hanging at home but I'm sure at least one of you (my mom maybe)...

19 December, 2005 /

Since it's been a little slow around here why don't you enjoy this. Stay until the end. Anybody have any good stuff I should be mentioning?? ...

14 December, 2005 /

I was having lunch yesterday with a curator and the very interesting topic of old snapshot collecting came up. I got quite the education on what people are fanatical about when it comes to collecting old snap shots and found photographs. Everything from post-mortem photography, hot-rod culture, gay-interest to even old halloween pics are hot right now. Interesting stuff. So after that discussion I'm bummed I'm going to miss out on this Charles Phoenix Slide Show happening this weekend in Brea. But you should go. ...

07 December, 2005 /

I know I'm dating myself but I'm psyched I get to see one of my all time favorites tomorrow night, Echo & the Bunnymen. Any other old farts going? ...

06 December, 2005 /

Well it's Over. I was going to write a little something about: 1. All the blogger hype about being on-site and in the action and then the big No-Show. 2. The new idea that the powers that be will be selling you. That what's happening at fairs are more than sales figures...

05 December, 2005 /