There is definitely a major momentum shift in Seoul, as the South Korean capital is hosting a few major shows at the moment (Tom Sachs, Shepard Fairey and the upcoming Frieze art fair). And now, another legend is in town. The thing about Barry McGee is that his status as one of the most groundbreaking artists of the last 30 years is so set in stone that his craft sometimes gets overlooked by his influence. His recent shows at Perrotin re-emphasize his ability to transform spaces with color and incredibly rich detail, utilizing his characters as both a narrative device and long-standing evolutionary piece of his move from graffiti to fine art. In Everyday sunrise, his new solo show at…
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