David Salle: Tree of Life at SKARSTEDT

James Kalm makes his way to the Upper East side and previews the latest offerings by 1980s art star David Salle. “Tree of Life” features a series of works using a repeated group of images, motifs and devices that combine references to 1950s cartoons, art brut, German Expressionism, and New York Action Painting. Woven within these webs of reference is a narrative retelling the “battle of the sexes” story, at least in its wholesome, Post War American, version. This program was recorded October 15, 2021. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk