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Nature Morte: Contemporary Artists Reinvigorate the Still Life Tradition
MOCA London touring exhibition 21 September - 3 November 2022 Rowe Arts Gallery University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA MOCA London Press release Press links: WFAE HERE&QUEER
The New Art Gallery Walsall Saturday 27 August in celebration of Walsall Pride 2pm this will be an In-conversation event with artist Michael Petry, who will reflect on the response to his 2004 exhibition in Walsall and the Here&Queer project with LGBTQ+ panel members. How far have we come in the last 20 years? Petry's talk is part of an all day event at the museum. For further details follow link: https://thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk/exhibition/herequeer "Historically public art collections have been presented in a certain way. White-washed by a straight, ableist, middle-class, male gaze. The presentation a product of bias across generations of collectors, donors, curators and directors. People were marginalised; their stories were suppressed and hidden in plain sight. This has led to public collections seemingly not representing all facets of contemporary society." |
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The Word is Art
A new publication authored by Michael Petry Published by Thames & Hudson Paperback is now available for purchase There has been much scaremongering about the ‘death of the book’ and how, as words find new ways and means of transmission, people might gradually begin to shun writing. In the digital age, text becomes information, and information strives to become free. But what value can text hold in the sphere of visual art? How is such text different to poetry? Can the poetic itself be visual art, or is text in this context consigned to the realms of gimmick and catchphrase? Reviews and praise for The WORD is Art Artlyst Dazed FAD OUT TAKE interview with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson The book launch was kindly hosted by Blaine|Southern Orders The WORD is Art - UK The WORD is Art - US |
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Clifford Chance London Pride Exhibition
Curated by Michael Petry June - September 2021 El amor en los tiempos del cólera/ Love in the Time of Cholera An exhibition based on the themes found in Gabriel García Márquez’s novel Film with the curator about the exhibition. Film by Laura Bushell www.youtu.be/HAmW6vj76IY Exhibition link www.cliffordchance.com/hubs/virtual-pride-art-2021/virtual-pride |
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CORRINA
A short film by Michael Petry with Vineeta Rishi as Susan and Sohm Kapila as Cheryl Petry's short film made during lockdown with actresses Vineeta Rishi and Sohm Kapila has been selected for three international film festivals: Goa Short Film Festival, 1st Alibag Short Film Festival (Pune) and the Nihilist Film Festival (Los Angeles). Synopsis: Susan and Cheryl are having a few drinks at home Zooming from LA and London. Susan starts a conversation about her school days nemesis Corrina who bullied her daily, but Cheryl keeps diverting the conversation. It slowly becomes clear that there is a secret and an unspoken tension between the two friends, broken by a shocking revelation about Corrina. Once the film has been shown in the festivals we will provide further information on how to see it, including here on this website. |
Vineeta Rishi
(Holby City, Line of Duty, Doctors, Dr Who) |
Sohm Kapila
(NCIS: Los Angeles, Charmed, Coronation Street) |
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Left: John Powell in the studio
Right: Petry Photo Credit: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Right: Petry Photo Credit: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
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The Landscape of the Gods
Michael Petry Re-opening soon The exhibition is temporarily closed due to C19. It has been extended and we will update the new dates on here when it re-opens. Press: Artlyst FAD HSBC Space HSBC Holdings PLC HGHQ Level 6, 8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HQ
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Michael Petry's large glass Installation
Crocodile Tears has been acquired by the Columbus Museum. Columbus, Ga. – The Columbus Museum Board of Trustees and staff are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of a large glass installation by Michael Petry, an American artist originally from El Paso who has been based in London (UK) since 1981. The Columbus Museum 1251 Wynnton Road Columbus, GA 31906 www.columbusmuseum.com Press Release |
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Petry's essay "On Gender Fluidity and Photographic Portraiture" in included in the new book Museums, Sexuality and Gender Activism published by Routledge in November. Petry examines the work of artists Del LaGrace Volcano, Artor Jesus Inkerö, Blake Little and Åsa Johannesson. All the artists are engaged in the work of interrogating and improving the integrity of such representations, even as efforts to demonize and diminish transgender people continue.
Museums, Sexuality and Gender Activism
Photos: Blake Little, Åsa Johannesson
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The Study Score for A Prussian Requiem,
Music by John Powell, with Michael Petry's Libretto, has now been published. https://5catstudios.com/pro…/a-prussian-requiem-study-score/ 
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Stunning Donald Trump Commemoration Sculpture By Michael Petry Unveiled
Artist Michael Petry has created a small sculpture to commemorate a titanic event – the inauguration of Donald Trump as 45th President of the United States on 20 January 2017. Titled American Hercules it is both beautiful and irreverent at the same time. Artlyst |
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Limited Edition Lenticular Print Red Roses by MICHAEL PETRY The Print has been bought for the V&A collection. commission available contact for info |
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BBC Today Feature of The Art of Not Making, The New Artist/Artisan Relationship 5 April 2011 Link to Website |
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