It's Gonna Be a Manic Monday

A partial list of shows I'd like to check out while I'm in Maryland v. briefly for the holidays:

Ana Mendieta: Earth Body, Sculpture and Performance 1972-1985: I totally missed this one at The Whitney, despite my best intentions.

Black & White Chinese Ceramics From The 10th-14th Centuries: I love the stark contrast and bold simplicity of black and white pottery. See also Chavin de Huantar, in Peru, which Bryan has visited with his cool archeologist dad and described to me in detail. It's an important temple known for its striking black and white pottery, among other things.

Young Whistler: Early Prints And The "French Set": I fell in love with Whistler in The Peacock Room.

Fauve Painting in the [National Gallery of Art] Permanent Collection: I certainly do love me some fauves, those wicked beasts.

Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art From the Victoria and Albert Museum: The complexity and aesthetic rigor of Islamic decorative motifs intrigues me.