My friend Siege sent me an email letting me know that he has a piece in an upcoming group show -- Talk Dirty To Me -- that he thinks is going to be amazing. After checking out the piece he's putting in the show and looking at the roster of artists, I have to concur: I too think it's going to be amazing!

Larissa Goldston Gallery is pleased to present Talk Dirty to Me. The exhibition will be on view from February 26th through March 28th. There will be an opening reception for the artists on Thursday, February 26th from 6 to 8pm.

Focusing on pieces that feature sexual language and/or imagery, Talk Dirty to Me explores not only the semiotics of desire, but also the exceedingly diverse and highly personal interpretations of such works. Within the exhibition, sexual intimations range from the suggestive to the explicit.

Each work was chosen for its ability to challenge the viewer's notion of a particular word or image, forcing them to confront and address impulses of attraction or repulsion. By casting the viewer as voyeur, each piece functions as a mirror. Feelings of liberation, intimidation, arousal, disgust or often a combination of these emotions are not the result of the works' language or imagery, but are reflections of the viewer's personal proclivities and prior experiences.

In addition to Siege, who's listed under his given name Clayton Cubitt, you'll find work by: Mel Bochner, Will Cotton, John Currin, Tracey Emin, Rachel Feinstein, Paul McCarthy, Alex McQuilkin, Bruce Nauman, James Siena, Lisa Yuskavage, and many others. Check out the gallery's site for the full list.

This is going to be a good one and what better topic than sex to explore during a recession? Don't miss it.

Talk Dirty To Me
Group Show
Larissa Goldston Gallery
530 West 25th St, 3rd Floor
02.26 - 03.28.09
Opening: 02.26.09 from 6-8pm

Clayton Cubitt, Flesh For Fantasy (Girl #5), 2008