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Looks like the superstars of contemporary art of the last 10 years have not resisted the economic crisis, and it will take them a couple of years to get back on the wagon. According to Bloomberg’s analysis, certain works by Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst have descended up to 50% of their market value, dethroned by works of modern artists, old masters and Asian art.[...]

Celebrations that invite us to observe a historical occurrence are still strongly practiced in contemporary culture. Halloween, as celebrated is America, profoundly depicts the strongest features from gothic and horror literature, film, TV, and graphic arts. Among the repertoire of traditional characters, the zombie distinguishes itself for possessing the biology and behavior of a normal human being, yet lacks consciousness. This exhibition uses the vernacular of the mythological zombie as a starting point to engage in ideas of death, mindlessness and symbolisms for the occult and inexplicable. The term zombie also intends to add.[...]

In the Dominican Republic art is everywhere… The Association of Art Galleries of the Dominican Republic (AGA) continues their 2009 Gallery Circuit program with the participation of galleries and art affiliated promoters, through which, the third Thursday of each month, art lovers will be able to tour art galleries and cultural centers throughout the city until 11:00 p.m. During the Gallery Circuit, viewers will be able to enjoy a wide range of activities such as exhibitions, guided tours, performances, talks with artists, among others.[...]

Opening on September 13th until November 30th, SculptureCenter in New York presents a video installation entitled A Voyage of Growth and Discovery, the first collaborative project between Mike Kelley and Michael Smith. A six-channel video and a 30-foot tall junk sculpture is included in the installation, both featuring Baby IKKI, a character Michael Smith has been performing for more than 30 years.[...]

The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (MAPR) presents Geografía Humana, an exhibition of contemporary Puerto Rican artists. Click [here] to read review!

Opening September 12th 2009, Renwick Gallery in New York City presents Talia Chetrit’s first solo show. This young emerging photographer was the Category Winner of the 2008 Photography Book Now competition. In her experimental photographs, she explores the perception of space through light and color.

Continuing their ongoing support for emerging visual artists in Puerto Rico, Lexus presented the winners of the 2008 Lexus Grants for the Arts at the Museum of Conteporary Art (MAC) in San Juan. The exhibition featured works from artists Jason Mena, Camilo Carrión and Denise Santiago Rodríguez.