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GRAYSON ALABISO-CAHILL: FIRST A RADICAL, AND SECOND, AN OPTIMIST
PRESS RELEASE
I.
On May 16, 1871 Gustave Courbet oversaw the demolition of the Vendôme column, a monument to the imperialism of Napoleon.
II.
There is a blurriness to this reflection; it is marred by dust, deterioration.
III.
spectral words loose focus
IV.
wry smiles, loud voices, stolen pistols
ragged hair, wind tousled blue eyed
my crooked teeth
V.
“They rose from homes; from garbage, furniture, and cobblestone. They coalesced, gaining momentum as they flew upwards.”
PRESS RELEASE
I.
On May 16, 1871 Gustave Courbet oversaw the demolition of the Vendôme column, a monument to the imperialism of Napoleon.
II.
There is a blurriness to this reflection; it is marred by dust, deterioration.
III.
spectral words loose focus
IV.
wry smiles, loud voices, stolen pistols
ragged hair, wind tousled blue eyed
my crooked teeth
V.
“They rose from homes; from garbage, furniture, and cobblestone. They coalesced, gaining momentum as they flew upwards.”
Feb 8 — Mar 24 2019
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Exhibition view.
Exhibition view.