Billy X. Curmano

I'm in NYC for another doozy of a storm. Internet in my room is down. I'll have to walk to keep that InClimate promise of a thought on Climate Change per day.

I'm in Berkeley enjoying life between here and San Francisco before the reception in Novato  for Works on Water at the Marin Community Foundation. There are seven images from Swimming the Mississippi included in the exhibition of artists concerned with water issues. Glad to be among them. I haven't been to Frisco in years and decided this was the time to stop by.

I just returned from the U.S. release of "Futurism's Bastard Son" at the Museum of Modern Art, P.S. 1, New York Art Book Fair. The publisher sold out the editions they had on hand and I delivered a few more copies. Things went well. Books are now in some select venues in Europe and NYC. We're working on wider U.S. distribution, but until then, send your checks $38.50 (Book $30 plus $8.50 s/h) to Art Works USA (MN residents add sales tax) or go to the publisher's site at the links page.

Go to Objects Page to see how you can be the first on your block with this landmark edition.

"Futurism's Bastard Son" documents several decades of eccentric work from somewhat traditional objects to conceptual plans and live art. It includes 3-days buried alive, a lengthwise Mississippi River swim as performance and environmental statement, 40-day Death Valley Desert Fast and performances for cows and other under-served audiences.
Published by Mark Pezinger Verlag – Vienna and released in Kassel, Germany…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Publication of BILLY X. CURMANO FUTURISM’S BASTARD SON
Mark Pezinger Verlag announces the publication and European release of Billy X. Curmano Futurism’s Bastard Son at Kunstverein Kassel parallel to the international art exposition Documenta in Kassel, Germany,  August 8, 2012. The U.S. release is scheduled for the New York Art Book Fair, Museum of Modern Art, P.S. 1, Long Island City, September 27, 2012. Curmano will perform at both receptions

During the life of an artist…

    I recently returned from Soul Fire 4 the Gulf, a healing ceremony inspired by New Orleans Medicine Person and Musician Dr. John. For the uninformed, he’s a 60‘s music legend whose latest album, “Locked Down”, has been referred to as “inspired voodoo-gumbo jazz funk” with a top rating in “Rolling Stone”.
    Soul Fire was a heartfelt and almost indescribable experience. In Solidarity and Support of Dr. John’s vision, Turtle Women Rising and the tribal communities of Isle de Jean Charles, Pointe aux…

NATIONAL ARTIST DINNER DAY (NADD)

" Take an Artist Out to Dinner Day"
or in exception
"Bring Them Home to a Lavish Feast Day"

Proclamation:
 
Whereas: I, Billy X Curmano, doth hereby and with out prejudice proclaim myself "Artist of the year for 2012"

 And

Whereas: I, Billy X Curmano, have accepted the aforesaid mantle "2012 Artist of the Year" and thereby assuming all  the solemn duties, honors and responsibilities that are encumbered in said title.

Whereas: The aforesaid mantle carries the solemn and austere…

A security team at the Los Angeles Convention Center ejected self-appointed "2012 Artist of the Year" Billy X. Curmano from the Book and Trade Fair of the College Art Association 100th Annual Conference while he was attempting to deliver his first official proclamation meant to establish the first Wednesday of each and every month, "Take an Artist Out to Dinner Day" or in exception "Bring them Home to a Lavish Feast Day". The College Art Association (CAA) Annual Conference was chosen as the venue for this…

I awoke elated as "2012 Artist of the Year" (Please See: Entry 12/30/2011), but as the tremendous responsibility became ever more clear I sunk once again into a depression - so much so - that I decided to put the coroner on speed dial.

In a highly unorthodox move, Minnesota artist Billy X. Curmano has named himself "2012 Artist of the Year" and not just in Minnesota but in the whole world wide world (wwww). The announcement was made in January, but because of the artist's busy schedule the award ceremony will be held much later in the year. Unlike similar "of the year" awards, this one avoids the long wait and jump starts 2012. The distinction of this prestigious award and honorary title is augmented with a $100,000 cash component he…