Emily Furr's fifth solo exhibition, 'Delirious New York,' engages with the iconic architecture of New York City in a dialogue with Rem Koolhaas' book of the same title. Furr's works blend surreal imagery and playful compositions that reinterpret the cityâs signifiers and challenge the optimistic urban ideals Koolhaas originally critiqued. Spanning her 24 years of living in New York since 2001, Furr's art addresses themes of masculinity, violence, and power, using the cityâs landmarks to explore deeper cultural narratives amidst an evolving urban landscape.
Furr reinterprets New York's iconic architecture through surreal compositions, challenging the optimistic ideals they symbolize while engaging with the city's layered history and identity.
Koolhaas' original 'Delirious New York' mapped Manhattan's history, serving as a manifesto for urban culture, emphasizing the psychology of city builders and inhabitants.
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