"Voice of Space: UFOs and Paranormal Phenomena at the Drawing Center has ambitious goals. The wall text asks: "What role do UFOs and paranormal phenomena play in shaping our understanding of the universe, and how do they challenge or expand our beliefs about humanity's place within it?" These questions put a lot of pressure on the group show and its individual artworks and, for the most part, even the strongest pieces aren't up to the challenge."
"Other works range from visionary drawings, like a blue hand marked with circles by Hunkpapa Lakota artist He Nupa Wanica (Joseph No Two Horns), to scientific-looking diagrams to cerebral pieces that offer more name recognition than genuine interest, such as a dry painting of tiny arrows by Howardena Pindell and some insubstantial drawings by Isa Genzken and Sigmar Polke. A handful are gems, including David Weiss's sketches of strange little creatures and outer space,"
Voice of Space: UFOs and Paranormal Phenomena at the Drawing Center aims to explore UFOs' role in shaping understanding of the universe and humanity's place. A 1931 Magritte painting provides the show's most commanding image with three hovering bell-like orbs but falls short of evoking cosmic mystery. Works vary from visionary drawings, scientific diagrams, and cerebral minimal pieces to occasional gems like David Weiss's sketches and M.A. Ulyashev's UFO trajectory drawing. Several pieces require explanatory wall texts. The installation occupies the small back gallery and lower level, adopting a reserved presentation that lessens the scope of the theme.
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