Conscience of the Art World

The Guerrilla Girls at the I-House, University of Chicago.

The gorilla mask, though visually striking, makes it hard to understand what the wearer is saying.

DASEIN

On 55th street.

I Am the Lawrus

I am the Lawrus, originally uploaded by Nat Hansen.

Art in Melody's office. By Wyeth.

Contextualism

I misremembered the time of Jason's contextualism class and showed up an hour late. When I arrived, the room was empty, and I wondered whether I got the room number wrong. I knew I was in the right place, though, when I found these sentences on the blackboard.

America's Most European Supermarket

Since Treasure Island took over the old 55th street co-op, I've wondered why it calls itself "America's Most European Supermarket". I think it's supposed to mean that it's fancy, but as Melody has pointed out, it more obviously suggests that it's small and you have to pay extra for bags and bag your own groceries.

Melody and I discovered that Treasure Island stocks PG Tips, Heinz baked beans, and HP sauce, which are essential elements of an English breakfast.

So, if Britain is European, then Treasure Island has earned its title.