THE JOURNAL GALLERY moved to BROOKLYN and inaugurated its new space with a big survey show of 'small' works of art by young American artists - titled: 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES' - curated by KATHY GRAYSON. The show ran SEPT 14 - Oct 4, 2007. The JOURNAL GALLERY is the showcase/headquarters for THE JOURNAL MAGAZINE, a serious hardcover contemporary culture overview.
above, MICHAEL NEVIN, the editor-in-chief & publisher, and JULIA DIPPELHOFER, THE JOURNAl's managing director. THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007
the website is: www.thejrnl.com
the new gallery space is located at 168 NORTH 1ST ST, in BROOKLYN (WILLIAMSBURG)

KATHY GRAYSON curated - 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES'. She also guest curated a 'SALON' or selection of contemporary art in the THE JOURNAL MAGAZINE ISSUE/ENTRY No. 20 - which was given away free at the opening. Kathy contributed an interesting interview with JOE BRADLEY, in the same issue, as well.
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Kathy's pal, AUREL SCHMIDT, had a very intriguing piece in the show. 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES',
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AUREL SCHMIDT, drawing, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

TAYKLOR McKIMENS had work in the show. 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', curated by KATHY GRAYSON,
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small painting by TAYLOR McKIMENS, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES',
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MATT LEINES, in trademark cap & red plaid shirt - had work in the show, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007.

MATT LEINES, in 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007 - this image was showcased as the show's email/invite image.

TIM BARBER, of tinyvices, is a Senior editor of THE JOURNAL MAGAZINE. 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES',
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3 small books by BRAIN BELOTT, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES',
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small painted book by BRAIN BELOTT,
'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES',
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book by BRIAN BELOTT, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

drawing by CHRIS JOHANSON, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES',
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signature elf, BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, 'CABINET Of CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY,
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ANDREW JEFFREY WRIGHT, 'CABINET Of CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY,
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CLARE ROJAS, 'CABINET Of CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

BARRY McGEE, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

BEN JONES, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

JESSICA CIOCCI, 'CABINET Of CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

JESSICA CIOCCI, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

MISAKI KAWAI, 'CABINET Of CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

TOMOO GOKITA, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

MISAKI KAWAI, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY,
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drawing by BRIAN DeGRAW, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY,
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JOE BRADLEY, hits the opening, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

small paint on paper work, by JOE BRADLEY, 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

outside, MISAKI KAWAI, at left, tells us about the upcoming 'MAKING A HOME' exhibit at the JAPAN SOCIETY. with her are, in the background, center, the show's curator, ERIC C.SHINER, and, at right, SATORU EGUCHI, one of artists in the show. The large survey exhibit will showcase Japanese artists who live & work - who have made a home, in New York City. 'CABINET OF CURIOSITIES' opening, THE JOURNAL GALLERY, Sept 14, 2007

JAPAN SOCIETY GALLERY PRESENTS - 'MAKING A HOME: JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS IN NEW YORK', which opened OCTOBER 5, 2007 and will run until JANUARY 13, 2008.
the image is by HIROKI OTSUKA, 'Calm Union', 2007, detail, sumi ink on paper. for more details, see: www.japansociety.org

ERIC SHINER, the show's curator, at the start of a tour for the press. MISAKI KAWAI'S installation, 'Space House' in the lobby, behind him. 'MAKING A HOME',
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detail, MISAKI KAWAI, 'Space House', 2006-07, 'MAKING A HOME',
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detail, MISAKI KAWAI, 'Space House', 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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detail, MISAKI KAWAI, 'Space House', 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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detail, MISAKI KAWAI, 'Space House', 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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detail, MISAKI KAWAI, 'Space House', 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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a view of the installation, MISAKI KAWAI, 'Space House', 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY, Oct 3, 2007

beyond MISAKI'S 'Space House', is the TEAHOUSE, by YOSHIAKI KAIHATSU, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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'Happo-En in NY', 2007 (Teahouse), by YOSHIAKI KAIHATSU, polystyrene foam, fluorescent lights, plywood board, milk crates. 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY, Oct 3, 2007

close-up, YOSHIAKI KAIHATSU, 'Teahouse',
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inside, a video loop of street scenes in NYC, perhaps an homage to GORDON MATTA CLARK. YOSHIAKI KAIHATSU, 'Teahouse', 'MAKING A HOME',
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YOSHIAKI KAIHATSU, at the press tour, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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GOIL AMORNVIVAT and THOMAS MORBITZER, of 'tug studio' - the designers of the exhibit,
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NOBUHO NAGASAWA, in her 'Bodywaves' chair, an interactive optical fiber & sound piece. 'MAKING A HOME',
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video loop of her signature 'businessmen' robot, by MOMOYO TORIMITSU, in an installation, titled, 'Willingly or Unwillingly, You Are Welcome', 2007. 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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at top, in the yellow dress, MOMOYO TORIMITSU, in her installation, 'Willingly or Unwillingly, You Are Welcome', 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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the exhibit's curator, ERIC C. SHINER, shows the famous 1996 photograph of MOMOYO TORIMITSU, dressed as a nurse, walking her 'businessman' in Times Square.
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HIROYUKI NAKAMURA, with his painting, '100% Pure American saturated Fat', 2006. 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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HIROYUKI NAKAMURA is represented in New York by MEHR GALLERY (MIDTOWN)

HIROYUKI NAKAMURA, 'everybody loves remotes and detachable penises, and so does a cowboy-LANDMINE JUNKIE is gonna hit another head', 2007, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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a painting by AYA UEKAWA, in 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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photograph (C-Print) by TAKAHIRO KANEYAMA, 'MAKING A HOME',
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photograph, TAKAHIRO KANEYAMA, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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from left, HIROSHI SUNAIRI and SATORU EGUCHI, both with work in the show, 'MAKING A HOME',
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HIROSHI SUNAIRI, 'White Elephant', (detail),
'MAKING A HOME',
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Oct 3, 2007 - interesting note - HIROSHI was born in HIROSHIMA.

HIROSHI SUNAIRI, 'White Elephant', detail, 'MAKING A HOME',
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AYAKOH FURUKAWA, with a wall of many small pencil drawings of her tortured pet. 'MAKING A HOME',
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AYAKOH FURUKAWA, pencil drawing, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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AYAKOH FURUKAWA, pencil drawing, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
Oct 3, 2007

SATORU EGUCHI reconstructed his studio, exactly, but in paper. 'MAKING A HOME'. JAPAN SOCIETY, Oct 3, 2007

MIWA KOIZUMI, had a most interesting performance/installation, 'SuperSpa', 2006, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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MIWA KOIZUMI, 'SuperSpa', detail,
'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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MIWA KOIZUMI, 'SuperSpa', detail, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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MIWA KOIZUMI, 'SuperSpa', detail, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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MIWA KOIZUMI, 'SuperSpa', detail,
'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
Oct 3, 2007

KATSUHIRO SAIKI, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
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KATSUHIRO SAIKI, photographic architectural compositions,
'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
Oct 3, 2007 - I think that long one, is based on the LEVER HOUSE ?

MIHO AOKI, United Bamboo clothing line, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
Oct 3, 2007

MIHO AOKI, United Bamboo clothing line, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
Oct 3, 2007

MIHO AOKI, United bamboo clothing line, 'MAKING A HOME', JAPAN SOCIETY,
Oct 3, 2007

a view of the large sumi ink work by HIROKI OTSUKA, 2nd floor landing,
'MAKING A HOME',
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Oct 3, 2007