MUSÉE MAGAZINE NO. 12 – CONTROVERSY

Musée’s 12th issue showcases artists that deal with a wide range of issues. Each piece resonates with the current state of the world on multiple levels that defy traditional categorization, for example, Barbara Kruger . The issue also features Gordon Parks , whose photo essay “The Restraints: Open and Hidden”studies segregation, Robert Mapplethorpe , the master photographer, who explores homosexuality and erotism, and JR , whose work is displayed at Ellis Island. Also included are interviews with Edmund Clark , Jess Dugan , Joel-Peter Witkin , Tomas Van Houtryve , Kay Chernush , Ken Gonzales-Day , Neil DaCosta , Dina Goldstein , Erik Ravelo , Edward Lachman and Adam Harvey . Fred Ritchin and Catherine J. Morris are the industry insiders while Sebastian Junger shares his perspective as a journalist. Guest curator Marilyn Minter provides work from Sandy Kim and Hank Willis Thomas . “Controversy”also spotlights work by Anthony Fernandez , Richard Mosse , Jen Davis and Thomas Struth . This issue also presents the work of 22 emerging artists.

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