George Condo Paintings & Works on Paper at SKARSTEDT

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  • James Kalm unadvisedly pedaled to the Upper East Side on a gridlock alert day, to record some video of George Condo Paintings and Drawings at Skarstedt. Having been introduced to George in the early 1980s, your correspondent has kept an eye on the developments of this painter’s practice ever since. A survey of recent works, this show has some mammoth paintings of “heads” as well as a pair of galleries of drawings and works on paper which presents Condo as a draftsmen’s draftsman. A selection of over video reports and an review of George’s work in relations to KITSCH are posted below. This program was recorded November 15, 2019.
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  • @chantalrochon3566
    @chantalrochon3566 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this interesting and captivating narration 🎉❤😊

  • @deboramccallum3987
    @deboramccallum3987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never heard of him until one of his pieces came up on AR in Tucson
    I reaaly enjoy finding out about art. These videos are priceless.

    • @jameskalm
      @jameskalm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks...JK

  • @audreywoodward
    @audreywoodward 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    LOVE Mr Condo. Ive never seen one in reality so its just magnificent to be able to see close ups from over here in Wiltshire, UK.

  • @chezceleste
    @chezceleste 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Kate...another great video to savour. Much appreciated.

  • @patrickgregg8454
    @patrickgregg8454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you James & Kate, so glad you covered this show, salutations from New Zealand 🌲

  • @michaelroberts8300
    @michaelroberts8300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Greetings from Brixton, London.
    Thank you James for another cracking video. We’ve just been in Paris and had a visit to the Picasso Museum there. Whilst Condo leans heavily on him he’s got his own mixed up style and is a superb fearless draughtsman. Always love seeing his work.

  • @mayormc
    @mayormc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was never a particular Condo fan, but I found myself really pulled in to this exhibit and find this work very interesting. Mr Kalm's stellar presentation is always a big plus, as usual. This will be on my re-watch list for sure.

    • @ziraprod6090
      @ziraprod6090 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is the ones that are just color with a drawing over them that are shiit. ie: 8:03 on the left, Drawings at 8:45

  • @og1kanobi40
    @og1kanobi40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Kate!!!! ... George is a treasure to behold!

  • @robinjones3136
    @robinjones3136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was an absolutely incredible show! EXCELLENT! G.Condo is so talented! Thanks Kate!

  • @jayherres486
    @jayherres486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James and Kate. Like the way he plays with the paint and like his drawings the best. I see so many influences. I love to see works where influences are almost impossible to find. Thank you so much for showing this, off to learn more about him.

  • @salvadorblancocasalins6526
    @salvadorblancocasalins6526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James for bring us tons of art to the people of the rest of the world, greetings from Colombia

  • @ezequiellopez9516
    @ezequiellopez9516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks James! If it wasn't for you I couldn't see all this exhibitions

    • @jennyhughes4474
      @jennyhughes4474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, me too, thanks James & Kate!

  • @mrbr0wn215
    @mrbr0wn215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you ! Appreciate it as always !!!

  • @Billart
    @Billart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super meandering video coverage & great commentary. Very helpful. Much more solid & engaging than any of his work I've ever seen in the past over decades. His new link up to cubism roots with the liberated multimpainting techniques has finally raised his bar.

  • @BooksxRonin
    @BooksxRonin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Condo has strengthened my connection with art, breaking barriers and creating portraits that have a huge impact on my outlook. I've also been searching for the correct verbiage of his oil pencils "pigment sticks" and this video provided the needed details. Thanks!
    Wish I could get to the point in life where I could have a Condo on my wall.

  • @michaelroberts8300
    @michaelroberts8300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for another cracking in depth video. That gallery just keeps on giving. Cheers from Brixton, London

  • @tomliii8619
    @tomliii8619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for being there for us.

  • @relicman
    @relicman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for turning me onto another amazing artist.

  • @alanwilliamson2740
    @alanwilliamson2740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Kate... and George.... and Loren.

  • @khm2917
    @khm2917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James & kate. I loved the black paintings, I felt it’s a new style shift for him.👏
    By the way a pigment stick is the same as oil stick & you can see George painting with them on Louisiana youtube channel.

  • @35metod
    @35metod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, that show close to canvas, I even from Russia was able see small details works) Think, this for many it is important, too. Article about kitsch is very interesting.

  • @paulinehughes5325
    @paulinehughes5325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always good to hear you James,, your breathy descriptions always excite interest *

  • @tomliii8619
    @tomliii8619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Condo's automatic drawings deserve a look if you ever get a chance.

  • @pollyjeanmartin2150
    @pollyjeanmartin2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff. Thanks Kate!

  • @lawrencemiller1923
    @lawrencemiller1923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James. Best-

  • @JadenJahci
    @JadenJahci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like this art collaboration by Picasso and Condo.
    I had no idea they knew each other. (ThxK8)
    Kind Regards,
    Andy Michel Basquihol's Pair Of Boxing Gloves

  • @williama.hovestreydt6623
    @williama.hovestreydt6623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Kate! Thank you James!

  • @reynru
    @reynru ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome as per usual! Thanks Kate!

  • @jameslainchbury6746
    @jameslainchbury6746 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!

  • @mikelove9832
    @mikelove9832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Kate ! Straight Ahead

  • @DOCLASHOE
    @DOCLASHOE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Kate!

  • @mylovelycatbetty
    @mylovelycatbetty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great show. i love his mixed media drawings.

  • @EduardoTerranova
    @EduardoTerranova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi James, really a wonderful super close-up on Condo's works. Thank you for filming this and for creating such intimate, no BS, heartfelt and honest review. Best regards! eduardo Terranova

  • @msolbakken
    @msolbakken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that Condo depicts characters in both their weirdness and humanity.

  • @williama.hovestreydt6623
    @williama.hovestreydt6623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched again one year later! Love it!

  • @tdgtwo850
    @tdgtwo850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kanye and MBDTF introduced me to George Condo and his artworks. I always find it great and uncanny at the same time, his works look like it came straight from an analog horror video or somethin

  • @jhb61249
    @jhb61249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Kate.

  • @jamieshotter8743
    @jamieshotter8743 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love love one of my favourite artists

  • @davidbertrand895
    @davidbertrand895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two of Condo's paintings are shown in the current (December) issue of Architectural Digest, pages 68 and 71.

  • @cansoncanson3453
    @cansoncanson3453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me gusto la de condorito

  • @ElectricPid
    @ElectricPid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    To me George Condo is best at his most abstract. The marks and form is where he shines. His portraits with stuck on cartoon features always struck me as corny parody. I like this exploded Picasso vibe, along with the cleverly muddled drafts, and paired down geometric exercises. No disrespect to the man.

  • @karimmendas8980
    @karimmendas8980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you 👍👍

  • @dustyeyer3710
    @dustyeyer3710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sir!

  • @HiiiD33my
    @HiiiD33my 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @lawrencetarpey373
    @lawrencetarpey373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ralph Steadman splatter/drafting influence here as well? Super prolific dude.

  • @35metod
    @35metod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Condo's main works here are recognizable and expected and cite his same elements of early works. Most of all I was attracted to the black series, I think it's a step in a new direction and variety.

  • @houston1293
    @houston1293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking me places I can’t go

  • @loriwakefield1
    @loriwakefield1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you

  • @bryandibucci583
    @bryandibucci583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James, keep up w/the art. I like Damien Hirst spin paintings.
    Bless you.,,😛😂

  • @wakai1970
    @wakai1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very grate job!

  • @singlespies
    @singlespies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks James, for the video as always. I'll be interested to read other's comments on this show. My own feelings are mixed. There's a lot to admire in his technique, the look of the paintings, the ambitiousness of them. Still, I have this nagging, grouchy reaction to the Picasso imitations. And now, with the black paintings, it looks like he's doing a Francis Bacon thing. He's very good at it but still... Kind of seems like a pastiche of other artist's styles. He's talented enough to develop his own style; maybe he will one day.

    • @ihatelogic
      @ihatelogic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The problem is, anything that can be done on canvas, has been done in the 20th century. Maybe I'm wrong, but I've yet to see anything new and original by the 21st century artists.

    • @jameskalm
      @jameskalm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ihatelogic It's not a question of "anything that can be done on canvas, has been done in the 20th century." It's a question of whether you have "original imagination" or you don't have "original imagination"...

  • @gavinyates9189
    @gavinyates9189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you cake, thank you everybody. Reminds me of Picasso big time.

  • @fastfoodart5552
    @fastfoodart5552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love george condo....best great maestro in contemporary art...art now...

  • @kimwilkie9819
    @kimwilkie9819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you Kate

  • @iangillham9647
    @iangillham9647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t see why ( even if it is true) one can not mine the work of Picasso and Basquiat, there is so MUCH there! Basquiat never got much chance to really work through his stuff and Picasso got bored so easily...

  • @earinsound
    @earinsound 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool-a Picabia Picasso vibe with the portraits. The others are so left field and unexpected

  • @robsmith588
    @robsmith588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the drawings better than the paintings. It´s funny you mentioning Mad magazine. I thought it was just me who saw that connection.

  • @helenarose580
    @helenarose580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love his work wer

  • @JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024
    @JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coolz & Good Job

  • @gregorylent
    @gregorylent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    has his schtick and runs with it, and that's the art world

  • @henrybogle8437
    @henrybogle8437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Strong show, I'm a fan once again. He got lost in the naughts with his pomo 'bad painting' schtick, produced some real dreck like the Queen series. Concentrating on marks rather than impasto the key imo.

  • @Dylan-zv1cf
    @Dylan-zv1cf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    most fire vid ever

  • @samsing2300
    @samsing2300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone know if his work is currently showing in NYC anywhere? Not quite sure how to research that. Really hoping to see it in person! Thanks!

    • @jameskalm
      @jameskalm  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey @samsing2300 I think this show might stll be up for a couple of days (as of March 1, 2021). You can always contact the gallery...

  • @Krishna-nb9mq
    @Krishna-nb9mq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    wish he'd paint more like he draws.

    • @henrybogle8437
      @henrybogle8437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Though these are much closer aligned than previous shows I can recall.

    • @ziraprod6090
      @ziraprod6090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True....but these were closer...like Henry said.

  • @herudnoldan6593
    @herudnoldan6593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand why Many commentors dont get condos style , or why he is one of the most famous contemporary painters , comparing him with picasso just because he does the cubist kind of elements its ridiculous , and o understand why maybe the dislike , i Also was not a big fan at first , but condo has such a great modern / traditional style , he is truly a modern master , even if you dont like it he has such a rich language , as it remiends you to anyone you couldnt miss a condo piece when you see it.

  • @kuikai100
    @kuikai100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good painting a+++++

  • @theamericanvan9960
    @theamericanvan9960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know why Bag Pipers are always walking when they play? It's because they are trying to get away from the sound.

  • @shoichleach74callum7
    @shoichleach74callum7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Picasso on steroids...

  • @scrapart2492
    @scrapart2492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can mix oil acrylic and water paints?

    • @jameskalm
      @jameskalm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Basically, you can mix oil and acrylic/water based paints if you layer them. That is, use the acrylic let it dry, then paint over it with oil, not the other way around...JK

  • @euartista
    @euartista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sorry, love the art, love the video you produce, but are you speaking parseltongue?

  • @ziraprod6090
    @ziraprod6090 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    jeeze - his work looks so much like mine - - in a way.

  • @cogent7193
    @cogent7193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you know this guy could do a trump impression really well

  • @romanovrex
    @romanovrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thenk jiu Kejt!

  • @mrpartyfoul
    @mrpartyfoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Condo is a Boss

  • @davidmayhew8083
    @davidmayhew8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you mean by "graphic"?

    • @jameskalm
      @jameskalm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm referring to its linearity, its drawing, its black and whiteness. Here's the definition from google " relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering."

  • @Joakimheid
    @Joakimheid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James Kalm talks like Snake Plisken!

  • @othellojonez
    @othellojonez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad there isn't a catalog for this particular exhibition.

  • @danielstermole1234
    @danielstermole1234 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's why Page sounds like Page. Immediately identifiable .
    Jeff Beck, early Clapton, Santana, Dickie Betts ...

  • @markdeslauriers5665
    @markdeslauriers5665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would like this much better if the camera pans were slowed down and less shaky. It little too Blair Witch Project.

  • @theohaegele9011
    @theohaegele9011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bagpipes in a basketball court...
    i❤ny

    • @jameskalm
      @jameskalm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And that's the Manhattan Bridge and BQE in the background...

  • @tonsfocus
    @tonsfocus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Condo should team up with Mr. Brainwash. Imagine the merch potential...

  • @giovannimercaldi9886
    @giovannimercaldi9886 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary .... an oxygen charge

  • @anawieder5003
    @anawieder5003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the 2 face paintings, don’t like fashion model at all, love most of the drawings though I’m not sure why some of them are even called drawings

  • @mohammadtawfiqlifestylelim7051
    @mohammadtawfiqlifestylelim7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like Picasso

  • @scrapart2492
    @scrapart2492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing to do with this nice video or me condo.
    They don't know this but a ex famous or has been person can never go broke
    If they paint.....it will sell.

  • @MikeWitmerNatureJournal
    @MikeWitmerNatureJournal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He is really a master at what he does. Unfortunately cubism today has a very retro look as does all of his work. His colors and surfaces come across as aged or weathered adding to that antique feel. Riffing on "schlock" art seems to be another of his themes. I'm just not finding much to like about this work.

  • @rubensanchez1388
    @rubensanchez1388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They say,
    We as Artists
    reflect and are influenced with each other,
    As I can see Picasso ,
    All over Condo's art works,
    He tries to be Original,
    But it just shows
    that it's hard
    To be Original
    in New York,
    When Everyone else was there
    before Us!
    Still like Condo's work,
    He is trying.....

  • @MichaelFlynn0
    @MichaelFlynn0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Extremely repetitive image-maker.

  • @Aetila
    @Aetila 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Picasso and Basquiat...but not this, lol. Great video though, showing me a painter who I really don't like. But...his color sets are not bad, i could watch the colors only, lol.

  • @DriesMark
    @DriesMark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Contemporary art these days thanks to the market influencing the art world is nothing more than contemporary replicas antiques.. like Picasso well, we have something for that... whatever happened to the critic caring about art, everyone sold out I guess.

  • @johnlawson7306
    @johnlawson7306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bye Buy Con Dough....with a side order of Bacon!

  • @anthonyogrady1081
    @anthonyogrady1081 ปีที่แล้ว

    too Picasso like for my taste,

  • @georgesears923
    @georgesears923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This guy is vastly overrated. All he's done, is take the work of Picasso and Basquiat, and made pastiches of it. Most of the characters in his paintings are based on Basquiat's drawings, only painted in a more three-dimensional manner and vastly less compelling. There's no personal imagination in his work, no urgency, no gravitas. This is market Art.

  • @konstantinospapaioannou2588
    @konstantinospapaioannou2588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Adopting a cubist style is definitely not forbidden. However, it indicates lack of personal vision and for sure lack of identity and unique signature. When a work of art reminds the viewer of "something else", then it is a work of art that will only accumulate dust with time and not that gold patina that comes to the true masterpieces. The black series is way better.

    • @JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024
      @JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @MrSkippy216
      @MrSkippy216 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why does it indicate a lack of identity and unique signature? Genuinely curious

  • @papersack4290
    @papersack4290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for video, but all his work is lifeless and flat.

    • @manuels8138
      @manuels8138 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paper Sack who would you say does the opposite?

    • @papersack4290
      @papersack4290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@manuels8138 Dunno, but this dude has been a one trick pony for 30 years.

  • @13madvillain
    @13madvillain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't get how people can stand in front of a piece and have someone else take a picture of them. Wack.

  • @cerpajm1
    @cerpajm1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    a simple imitator of Picasso, not a fan!

  • @johnnytony593
    @johnnytony593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A mix of Don Martin of Mad magazine and boilerplate cubism.The black paintings are a poor parody of Bacon. Trying really hard at being Repetitive, lacking imagination and skill.

  • @perditachavez
    @perditachavez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    it's almost as bad as regular street art. damm i dislike his art so much i can't even find words to describe the uselessness of his work . there's a great sense of humor in it though - happy for his success

    • @ronthemogul
      @ronthemogul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why are you here lol

    • @perditachavez
      @perditachavez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ronthemogul because i'm into art so much - i got to check anything i can about it haha