The Randall Frank Contemporary Art Collection interviewed on wybcx Yale Radio

October 21, 2017October 21, 2017 / Artdose Magazine / Leave a comment

Frank Juarez, co-founder, of the Randall Frank Contemporary Art Collection was interviewed by Brainard Carey from Praxis Interview Magazine on wybcx Yale Radio regarding the artist grant program. The collection started in 2015 with Randall E. Baren, which supports artists living and working in the East Coast and Midwest. This collection continues to explore ways in which they can support one of our most creative assets – artists. In addition to art acquisitions and sponsorship they have created an artist grant program aimed to support artists financially for residencies, exhibitions, and artist-led lectures.

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About Praxis

Praxis is a two person collaborative that was formed in 2000 and was first featured in 2001 in PS1/MOMA’s Greater New York show, and in 2002 they were in the Whitney Biennial for their visual art and a series of performative actions. They are a husband and wife team – Brainard and Delia Carey.

After numerous other shows, Reina Sofia, MOMA, Whitney solo show in 2007, they began a new artist project – building an institution, MONA, (The Museum of Non-Visible Art). MONA is currently interviewing artists, curators, and writers from all over the world, as part of an artist-built institution and a social practice. Over 600 interviews have been conducted so far – The Archive of interviews is here.

Randall Frank Contemporary Art Collection Visits RedLine Milwaukee

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 / Artdose Magazine / Leave a comment

Randall & Frank participated in a series of critiques with the RedLine Milwaukee artists in residence on October 7th. It was a pleasure to meet such a diverse group of artists working in different media from paper to sound, and drawing to installation. Thank you for including us, Jeff Redmon.

Maddie Richter

Tara Monnink

About RedLine Milwaukee

RedLine Milwaukee was founded by local artists Lori Bauman and Steve Vande Zande in October, 2009. Goals of professional development, access, and social justice are met through RedLine’s Programs: Residency, Exhibition and Education.

The three-story, 22,000-square-foot building includes exhibition space, artist studios, a community printshop, dye lab and paper-making lab. Milwaukee’s premier AiR program, RedLine houses twelve AiRs, eight community residents, six teen residents, the MKE Fashion Incubator, Studio Haus and several visiting artists annually. Additionally, RedLine connects artists with community organizations through workshops, classes, and outreach.

Tony Conrad, Untitled – Appleton, Wisconsin

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 / Artdose Magazine / 1 Comment

Untitled

Acrylic on canvas

12″x12″

2016

Statement

Tony Conrad’s recent paintings take inspiration from the meticulous patterning characteristic of traditional Persian rugs and fabrics. In their symmetry, arabesque embellishments, and vibrant colors, his paintings epitomize the delicate beauty of these woven textiles. Collaged into the composition, however, are images of bullets—metallic cartridges and round case heads scanned from photographs and printed on thin paper. Conrad juxtaposes gender and cultural stereotypes in complex opposition. The iconic symbols of masculinity he remembers from growing up in rural Wisconsin—trophy stags, hunter silhouettes, and ammunition—are combined with densely layered designs of Persian femininity and domesticity. In placing them in conflict with each other, he also synthesizes them in an ironic harmony with political and sexual implications.

About

Tony Conrad received his MFA degree in painting and drawing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2009. Currently, Conrad is a Lecturer of Art at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin where he now lives. Conrad’s work has been exhibited in various solo, group, and invitational exhibitions and has won a number of awards including the Lawrence Rathsack Scholarship and the Frederick R. Layton Fellowship. Recently, his paintings have been exhibited at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, as well as the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

All images copyright of the artist and used with permission.

2016 Black Cat Alley Grand Celebration – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 18, 2016September 19, 2016 / Artdose Magazine / Leave a comment

This weekend Randall and Frank attended the unveiling of the first year of the Black Cat Alley Mural Project in the Eastside of Milwaukee. Both grew up in Milwaukee and have an appreciation for Street Art, artists, and financially supporting a project that brings local talent to create something beautiful. When this opportunity presented itself it was with no doubt that we had to be a part of it. We are looking forward to Year 2 and Year 3 of this project. If you find yourself in Milwaukee, check it out! You will not be disappointed.

The Black Cat Alley is a new arts destination comprised of outdoor large-scale murals, all in one two-block alley which will serve as an open gallery walkway. It is located between Kenilworth Blvd and Ivanhoe, in the alley between the Oriental Theatre on Farwell Avenue and Colectivo Coffee on Prospect Avenue in the historic East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A dark and quiet space, it is in urgent need of a makeover; in our vision, it will be a beautiful, cultural destination for the public. The alley will become an outdoor gallery, enhancing the local business community by drawing local visitors and tourists.

Click here to hear the artists talk about their work and their experience.

To learn about the artists click here.

Black Cat Mural Alley Project – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 14, 2016July 30, 2016 / Artdose Magazine / Leave a comment

The Randall Frank Contemporary Art Collection is happy to announce its sponsorship for the upcoming Black Cat Mural Alley Project to take place on the east side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin this summer. Milwaukee is dear to their hearts because it is where Randall and Frank met at UW-Milwaukee taking a college bound math class during their senior year in high school in 1993. Since then their careers have taken them to Richmond, Virginia and Sheboygan, Wisconsin; respectively.

The Randall Frank Contemporary Art Collection aims to support Midwest and East Coast artists as well as events that embrace creativity, diversity, and building [art] community.

To learn about the Black Cat Mural Alley Project visit www.blackcatmke.com.