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In Shaping the Future We Trust
Editor’s Letter We often hear the word “trust” in quotidian culture as a way of conveying a promise. Employed by advertising agencies, corporations, and the US government, “trust” has disintegrated into a sea of semantics tugged and pulled at will to construct a manufactured state of stability. As certain as the rhythm of a […]
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The Virtual Gallery
Changes in the urban infrastructure have forced some galleries to close their doors and open virtual portals. It’s hard to say how many times I have scribbled my email address in a gallery’s little black book during visits over the years. Over this period of time I have also created several email accounts, so […]
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David O’Malley: Drifting in Splendid Isolation
Like astronauts who explore to the ends of the galaxy, an artist’s journey is filled with a similar degree of isolation, uncertainty, and mystery. Art and space science are channels through which David O’Malley relates to his London environ of eight million strangers. His canvases convey infinite possibilities breaking through the void of quotidian drudgery. […]
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Issue 10 Foreword
This week we have reached our double numbers. 10 weeks ago Installation made the decision to change our editorial calendar in a big way and transition from a quarterly to a weekly publication. Our readers wanted more Installation more often, and we really took their request to heart. Our commitment to publishing original content that […]
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Kyle Fitzpatrick: A Well-Manicured Distraction
Editor of Los Angeles I’m Yours Kyle Fitzpatrick takes a walk through one of the cities most anomalous destinations. The Beverly Gardens park resists the definition of a traditional “park” because it’s a place to look and not touch; its manicured lawns are home to prized sculptures that are slowly decaying in the California sun. […]
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Jayme Odgers: Carded
Every card in Jayme Odgers‘ collection tells a story. They document his career as a graphic designer and reflect his fascination with language. Installation Magazine: Your art practice and typography is guided by a sophisticated grasp of language and presents information in a succinct, visual format. While your collection has documented decades of your career […]