April 18 2020
April 18, 2020
Spring is really here and mother nature gives zero f***s about what COVID-19 is doing to humans. Since we went into isolation, the air and water have been cleaner than they have been in decades. Spring reminds us of the earth’s ability to regenerate — it is a time of rebirth and reinvention. What will the world look like when this is over? What can we do better once the quarantine lifts? SPRING FORWARD is an exhibition that asks us to look towards a future full of possibilities. I would like to thank guest curator Ruben Natal-San Miguel for inviting Arcade Project to be part of his multi-gallery exhibition. There is an open call for artists to participate, and the deadline for entries is Friday, April 29.
Those of us who have been fortunate enough to avoid contagion are developing another malady: cabin fever. Our new series of pandemic-themed photo stories, Cabin Fever, will take a look at how the art world is using creativity as a coping mechanism. I would like to thank Tarrah von Lintel for going first. Look for upcoming contributions from Brian Andrew Whiteley, Ventiko, Eva Mueller and Bob Clyatt.
Recently, I spent some time on Lisa Levy’s virtual couch for Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit on Radio Free Brooklyn. In our latest articles, Rhea Nayyar shares her favorite online viewing rooms and Roman Kalinovski watches messy people crack under apocalyptic pressure in the classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The first entries in our new series of Zoom-based artist interviews are currently being edited and will be out soon. It’s hard to say how long it will take: time has flattened since isolation began and, like a black hole reducing space to an infinitely-dense point, we somehow have all the time in the world and nowhere near enough all at once. In the meantime, wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay the f*** home no matter how nice it is outside.
M. Charlene Stevens
Editor-In-Chief
Arcade Project
April 18, 2020
Spring is really here and mother nature gives zero f***s about what COVID-19 is doing to humans. Since we went into isolation, the air and water have been cleaner than they have been in decades. Spring reminds us of the earth’s ability to regenerate — it is a time of rebirth and reinvention. What will the world look like when this is over? What can we do better once the quarantine lifts? SPRING FORWARD is an exhibition that asks us to look towards a future full of possibilities. I would like to thank guest curator Ruben Natal-San Miguel for inviting Arcade Project to be part of his multi-gallery exhibition. There is an open call for artists to participate, and the deadline for entries is Friday, April 29.
Those of us who have been fortunate enough to avoid contagion are developing another malady: cabin fever. Our new series of pandemic-themed photo stories, Cabin Fever, will take a look at how the art world is using creativity as a coping mechanism. I would like to thank Tarrah von Lintel for going first. Look for upcoming contributions from Brian Andrew Whiteley, Ventiko, Eva Mueller and Bob Clyatt.
I spent some time on Lisa Levy’s virtual couch for Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit on Radio Free Brooklyn. In our latest articles, Rhea Nayyar shares her favorite online viewing rooms and Roman Kalinovski watches messy people crack under apocalyptic pressure in the classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The first entries in our new series of Zoom-based artist interviews are currently being edited and will be out soon. It’s hard to say how long it will take: time has flattened since isolation began and, like a black hole reducing space to an infinitely-dense point, we somehow have all the time in the world and nowhere near enough all at once. In the meantime, wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay the f*** home no matter how nice it is outside.
M. Charlene Stevens
Editor-In-Chief
Arcade Project
Art in the Age of Coronavirus
March 26, 2020
Art in the Age of Coronavirus
Just like the rest of the world, the art world has shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In retrospect, The Armory Show may have been an unnecessary risk. Those cute elbow bumps now seem like a naïve gesture for the uninformed. The art fair seems like a distant memory from the “before-times.” As we crawl through the slowed-down version of every dystopian film’s “how did we get here?” montage, we try to retain our sanity in isolation by staying busy and connected.
Where do we go from here? Arcade Project is looking at the virtual spaces to which the art world has pivoted. Exhibitions have become online viewing rooms. Interviews, panel discussions and social gatherings have moved to Zoom. Instagram has never been as important of a tool as it has become lately. We will review some online exhibitions and share our favorite viewing rooms, artist and gallery Instagram accounts, ideas for projects while in quarantine, and even discuss some of the messiest television to stream.
We are losing our own in the art world and we will take the time to remember their lives and work through the words and images of friends and colleagues.
We would like to support artists and those working in the cultural field by providing a platform for creatively coping during the pandemic. If you are interested in contributing with words, images and/or an interview, please send us a pitch.
Stay safe out there,
M. Charlene Stevens
Editor-in-Chief
Arcade Project
March 26, 2020
Art in the Age of Coronavirus
Just like the rest of the world, the art world has shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In retrospect, The Armory Show may have been an unnecessary risk. Those cute elbow bumps now seem like a naïve gesture for the uninformed. The art fair seems like a distant memory from the “before-times.” As we crawl through the slowed-down version of every dystopian film’s “how did we get here?” montage, we try to retain our sanity in isolation by staying busy and connected.
Where do we go from here? Arcade Project is looking at the virtual spaces to which the art world has pivoted. Exhibitions have become online viewing rooms. Interviews, panel discussions and social gatherings have moved to Zoom. Instagram has never been as important of a tool as it has become lately. We will review some online exhibitions and share our favorite viewing rooms, artist and gallery Instagram accounts, ideas for projects while in quarantine, and even discuss some of the messiest television to stream.
We are losing our own in the art world and we will take the time to remember their lives and work through the words and images of friends and colleagues.
We would like to support artists and those working in the cultural field by providing a platform for creatively coping during the pandemic. If you are interested in contributing with words, images and/or an interview, please send us a pitch.
Stay safe out there,
M. Charlene Stevens
Editor-in-Chief
Arcade Project
Letter From the Editor
March 3, 2020
Arcade Project began as a concept for a print zine to showcase the talent of my creative peer group – always hustling and working on multiple projects. I believed that they deserved more exposure, so I made a decision to create a platform for visual artists, writers, philosophers, poets, critics, performers, flâneurs, collectors, and more. The print zine concept was put on hold when the decision was made to build an audience through an online presence before moving into print.
Over the four years, Arcade Project has been a site for discovery – featuring exhibition reviews, artist interviews, art fair highlights, film criticism, the occasional thought piece, and some philosophy with a touch of humor. We built and sponsored the Spicy Curtains lounge at Satellite Art Show – Miami. We curated a solo exhibition of Elizabeth Axtman’s Dark Meat at Satellite Art Show - Austin and Eva Mueller’s Twisted Twins—XXY at Satellite Art Fair- Brooklyn. The new Curatorial section offers a look at these projects and some available works. We are working on a few upcoming exhibitions for 2020. I will be presenting a paper with our Senior Editor, Roman Kalinovski at the Posthuman Symposium at NYU in May.
The site has been mostly self-funded following an initial fundraising drive and a few very generous donations. In order to sustain operations, we have created space for advertising. We are looking forward to announcing your upcoming exhibitions and providing links to your art spaces and other relevant businesses and events.
We are back at Armory Week in 2020, celebrating our fourth anniversary with the launch of our new site. Look out for art fair coverage and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
M. Charlene Stevens
Founder/ Editor-in-Chief
Arcade Project
March 3, 2020
Arcade Project began as a concept for a print zine to showcase the talent of my creative peer group – always hustling and working on multiple projects. I believed that they deserved more exposure, so I made a decision to create a platform for visual artists, writers, philosophers, poets, critics, performers, flâneurs, collectors, and more. The print zine concept was put on hold when the decision was made to build an audience through an online presence before moving into print.
Over the four years, Arcade Project has been a site for discovery – featuring exhibition reviews, artist interviews, art fair highlights, film criticism, the occasional thought piece, and some philosophy with a touch of humor. We built and sponsored the Spicy Curtains lounge at Satellite Art Show – Miami. We curated a solo exhibition of Elizabeth Axtman’s Dark Meat at Satellite Art Show - Austin and Eva Mueller’s Twisted Twins at Satellite Art Fair- Brooklyn. The new Curatorial section offers a look at these projects and some available works. We are working on a few upcoming exhibitions for 2020. I will be presenting a paper with our Senior Editor, Roman Kalinovski at the Posthuman Symposium at NYU in May.
The site has been mostly self-funded following an initial fundraising drive and a few very generous donations. In order to sustain operations, we have created space for advertising. We are looking forward to announcing your upcoming exhibitions and providing links to your art spaces and other relevant businesses and events.
We are back at Armory Week in 2020, celebrating our fourth anniversary with the launch of our new site. Look out for art fair coverage and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
M. Charlene Stevens
Founder/ Editor-in-Chief
Arcade Project