Tal R, Aliza Nisenbaum, Chris Martin at Anton Kern Gallery

James Kalm makes his first visit to Midtown since the “lockdown”, and brings viewers along for a stroll through of a juicy painting exhibition by one of today’s most recognized Neo-Expressionists Tal R (with bonus round run-throughs of Aliza Nisenbaum and, Chris Martin).
Your correspondent has been watching the development of Tal R for some time now, but this is the first selection of sculpture he’s displayed here in New York. With a witty mingling of Picasso, classic Hellenistic subjects and slacker street fashion, this group of works is a tasty addition to the warm, exuberant, child-like, flower paintings.
Aliza Nisenbaum presents a series paired water color floral and portrait sets. These bright and delicate pictures capture sitters in quotidian repose, and path-side plants and bouquets that are equally unselfconscious.
Finally, we’ll trip through a series of works on paper that Chris Martin has produced at his place in Upstate New York during the Covid 19 “lock-down”. A musical introduction is provided by Kas. This program was recorded September 22, 2020. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmrpughcuts #contemporaryart

[@michaelrowe1907]

Love your shows don't stop , keep well . Thank you Kate cheers from Melbourne Australia

[@bellascharfenstein7650]

great way to start the day; the weekend here in Oz. Thanks again for a great show

[@janetdowda7296]

Am inspired! Thanks for sharing!!

[@erwindehart4328]

Thank you James also for showing the nice framing job!

[@tonsfocus]

Thank you! As ever, your videos are so appreciated.

[@jaydubya3698]

Thanks for this as always. The story about Chris Martin and Tal R geeking out on each other was great...I guess you just gotta say, "game recognizes game, joy recognizes joy."

[@superfly2449]

Thanks for the show, you guys.

[@lieschenart]

It is a-okay to wear a face-mask during the corona-pandemic or during the flue-season. It is responsible behaviour. You are an ideal raw model, a guiding star! Great video of an interesting exhibition again. Thank you Kate!

[@sharonjack7239]

Kas, the singer, has a wonderful voice, and a great stage presence. Not to mention, such nice manners for thanking the donors for their support. I would love to hear more of her music!!

[@nuritdavid3348]

Thank you very much.

[@oscargarcia1646]

A Paint-head paradise! Thank you James! All 3 artist's in this vlog had floral imagery, perhaps a sign of hope & new beginnings in these pandemic times. Your stories always add a another layer of insight about the art we are seeing. Tal R's sculptures were a nice complement to the textures of his paintings & what a palette! The smaller Chris Martin works gave a nice intimate experience of his paint handling. As always, thank you Kate!

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Inspired! Thanks Kate!

[@bertuspieters4154]

Thank you, as always. Just one point: Paula Modersohn-Becker died in 1907, two years before Der Blaue Reiter was founded. Kandinsky founded Der Blaue Reiter with, amongst others, Gabriele Münter, who was an interesting painter herself, and who was a long time partner of Kandinsky.

[@jameskalm]

Thanks for this correction @Bertus Pieters ****

[@BICICLETASFORTUNA]

Genial, muchas gracias por compartir. Espero que estés bien y seguro.

[@robertspies4695]

I really like Tal R's new work. Thanks for your video.

[@singlespies]

Thanks for the video! Good shows, I'll have to get up to midtown to check it out.

[@sharonjack7239]

I really enjoyed this video!! Love to hear the stories you tell. Also, it is so comforting to know that you have met many of the artists over the years or that you are, at least, familiar with their works. Your videos and commentaries really please many of us on the west coast (WA for me). THANKS so very much, Loren and Kate, for another wonderful uplifting informative video!!!!!

[@damrunner1]

Thank you Kate!

[@RafaMontillaArt]

Thanks for your great service. I live in Miami, thanks to you I can see NYC Art Life. Excellent Channel. I hope you will be around, when I go to do my performance.

[@clamda]

Love the Liza Nisanbaum, full of life, humanity and humility.

[@beedeeuniko]

Good patina job on this picasso riff

[@antonioluizrodovalho9832]

Loren , I am brazilian artist ,I like your channel a lot, congratulations.

[@jameskalm]

Thank You Antonio...in Brazil.

[@ARCTERYXSWEATSHOP]

Tal R is epic

[@anthonymorton3074]

thanks kate

[@anawieder5003]

Paula Monderson-Becker was not Kandinskys partner, that was Gabrielle Munter

[@anawieder5003]

Fortescue your right

[@anawieder5003]

I really love Tal’s oil paintings, better than the distemper paintings. They are luscious and Full of rich color and layered texture. I also liked Aliza’s portraits; the color reminds me of Judith Linhares

[@georgemckimvideos]

Another fine video, James. I’ve missed seeing your vids during the lockdown. Liked the Tal R. paintings and sculpture and C. Martin but the other artist, just meh for me. Keep up the good work. On a side note how long does it take you to ride the bike from your place in Brooklyn to midtown? Cheers.

[@jameskalm]

Thanks @George McKim, for the kind words. Regarding travel time between Red Hook Brooklyn and Midtown, it's about 45 -60 minutes depending on traffic, weather, and how far north I need to go...

[@sharonjack7239]

@@jameskalm Wow, that is some serious bike riding !!!! No wonder that you stay so healthy!!! Keeping you on my prayer list!!!

[@cliffdariff74]

I feel like Tal is painting the chunky stuff underneath via distemper, then painting oil on top. Distemper gets very chunky it's cooling off...he does not blend his colors, just side by side, as distemper is usually done.

[@anthonymorton3074]

JamesK, please can you give a shout out to my friend and one of your biggest fans. Shane Malone, from Port Elizabeth, South African now in London. Thanks he will be so chuffed

[@meltdowngrfx969]

Haha those paintings won’t be dry for a long time

[@lizking385]

Tal R paintings have simple "crayola" shapes with primitive application.

[@johnlawson7306]

Did. you say half masked, Ke mo sah-bee!

[@jameskalm]

Yup...

[@MikeWitmerNatureJournal]

Chris Martin is kind of a poor mans Terry Winters at times.

[@cliffdariff74]

better than Winters imho 😉

[@M0D60]

🎃

[@dewit7]

Great to show this... maybe you can earn a few bucks for by doing this work by making this presentations like this.. , it should be a trent already. ....

[@Joyce-bv2tg]

Keep safe with masks

[@ARCTERYXSWEATSHOP]

LOL NO

[@ARCTERYXSWEATSHOP]

Mask is superficial sense of security