Albers and Morandi "Never Finished" at DAVID ZWIRNER

James Kalm occasionally finds himself scurrying through the Downtown art scene, with plenty of potential visits on his schedule, only to be enraptured with an unexpected gem of a show that keeps him stuck at one location till closing time. “Albers and Morandi…” is a museum quality show displaying the subtle similarities and aesthetic contrasts these contemporaries shared. Joseph Albers (1888 – 1976), is a seminal color theorist and educator, who influenced generations of painters, taught at the Bauhaus, Black Mountain College, and headed Yale University's department of design. Giorgio Morandi (1890 – 1964) was a founding member of the Italian movement “Pittura Metafisica” (Metaphysical Painting), who maintained a stylistic approach to his intimate canvases, using a limited number of humble still life objects, and a tonal approach to color. A musical introduction is provided by “Helen”. This program was recorded January 8, 2021. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk