Mark Daniel Cohen
Professor of Philosophy at The European Graduate School / EGS.
Biography
Mark Daniel Cohen is an art writer and essayist. He is a professor of philosophy at The European Graduate School / EGS, where he also serves as chief loan officer and assistant dean of the Division of Philosophy, Art and Critical Thought. In addition, Cohen is one of the founding editors of the journal and Contra Mundum Press, an academic publishing house.
Cohen’s academic background is diverse. From 1969–1973, he studied at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he graduated with distinction, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English. He then attended the post-graduate English program at the University of Wisconsin until 1975. In 1995, after a long business career, Mark returned to school, obtaining his Master of Arts from New York University with a thesis titled, . The core of his thesis proposes that Nietzsche’s philosophy was influenced by the physics of his time, most particularly by field theory, and predicts several key developments in twentieth and twenty-first century physics, including Einstein’s special theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, corpuscular theories of space and time, and certain aspects of loop quantum gravity. In 2003, Mark began his PhD studies at The European Graduate School / EGS.
Mark Daniel Cohen frequently collaborates with Dr. Friedrich Ulfers, former dean of the Media and Communication Division at The EGS and Professor of German at New York University. Currently, they are preparing a book on Friedrich Nietzsche’s ontology and the Eternal Recurrence of the Same viewed from a scientific perspective. Together, they have recently published several essays on the topic, including: “Zarathustra, the Moment, and Eternal Recurrence of the Same: Nietzsche’s Ontology of Time,” which appears in the volume edited by James Luchte; “Nietzsche’s Amor Fati: The Embracing of an Undecided Fate,” published on the website of the Nietzsche Circle; “Friedrich Nietzsche as a Bridge from 19th Century Atomistic Science to the Process Philosophy of 20th Century Physics, Literature, and Ethics”; “Nietzsche’s Ontological Roots in Goethe’s Classicism,” which appears in the volume , edited by Paul Bishop; “Nietzsche’s ‘Postmodernism’: A Return to ‘Classicism’’; and “The Effect of Nietzsche’s Aesthetics on the Art of the Twentieth Century.”
As a freelance author, Mark Daniel Cohen writes regularly on art in New York City. He has published over 400 articles, reviews, and essays on contemporary art and aesthetics for a variety of, both academic and commercial, art exhibition catalogs and journals. He is also an international educator and a faculty member at The European Graduate School / EGS, where he teaches an intensive summer workshop in academic writing. Cohen also served as the Coordinator of Graduate Studies for The EGS from 2004 to 2006. Previously, he was the director of the Drew Semester on Contemporary Art and an adjunct lecturer of art at Drew University in Madison, N.J., from 2000 to 2004. As well, Mark Daniel Cohen has been a guest seminar leader and lecturer at a variety of art schools and universities, including Yale University, Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore), Drew University, and Syracuse University.
Among Mark Daniel Cohen’s recent publications are several books, including Coarctate: Antigone’s Return and Selected Poems. Ilan Averbuch: Public Projects,and The Judenporzellan of Izhar Patkin. He has also contributed chapters to Chawky Frenn: Art for Life’s Sake, Abstraction in the Elements, The Archeology of the Soul, and the second edition of Dictionary of the Avant Gardes, edited by Richard Kostelanetz. He is currently working on several volumes, including Treatise on Poetic Reason.
Works
Books
Chapters
Introduction
Cohen, Mark Daniel. Introduction to Friends and Mentors: A Special Exhibition in Celebration of the Fifth Anniversary of the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center. Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, 2001. ISBN: 0971387400
Articles
Introduction: Changing the Geometry of Thought
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Introduction: Changing the Geometry of Thought.” Vol. 5, No. 2, November (2010).
The Form of Feeling: Raoul Hague: Selected Sculptures 1962 – 1975
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Form of Feeling: Raoul Hague: Selected Sculptures 1962 – 1975.” Vol. 3, No. 4, December (2008).
The World of Scholars’ Rocks
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The World of Scholars’ Rocks.” Vol. 3, No. 4, December (2008).
The Plummet-Measured Face: Ronald Bladen: Sculpture of the 1960s & 1970s
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Plummet-Measured Face: Ronald Bladen: Sculpture of the 1960s & 1970s.” Vol. 3, No. 4, December (2008).
Michelangelo: A Rage to Create
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Michelangelo: A Rage to Create.” Vol. 3, No. 3, June (2008).
Out of the Heart of Light Julie Hedrick: Awakening
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Out of the Heart of Light Julie Hedrick: Awakening.” Vol. 3, No. 3, June (2008).
Why Serra Matters. Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty Years
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Why Serra Matters. Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty Years.” Vol. 2, No. 4, December (2007).
Nietzsche and the Future of Art
Cohen, Mark Daniel, and Friedrich Ulfers. “Nietzsche and the Future of Art.” Vol. 2, No. 4, December (2007).
The Hurtle of the Universe: The Critique of Pure Sculpture of David Rabinowitch
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Hurtle of the Universe: The Critique of Pure Sculpture of David Rabinowitch.” Vol. 2, No. 3, October (2007).
The Dynamism of the Beautiful Joseph Raffael
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Dynamism of the Beautiful Joseph Raffael.” Vol. 2, No. 3, October (2007).
The Century of Beckett
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Century of Beckett.” Vol. 2, No. 1, February (2007).
The Self-Intricating Art of the Mind Agnes Denes: Uprooted & Deified
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Self-Intricating Art of the Mind Agnes Denes: Uprooted & Deified.” Vol. 2, No. 1, February (2007).
The Visioning of the Loss Adam Straus: Small Memorials for a Great Loss
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Visioning of the Loss Adam Straus: Small Memorials for a Great Loss.” Vol. 2, No. 1, February (2007).
The Trick of the Light Karen Gunderson: Black Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Trick of the Light Karen Gunderson: Black Paintings.” Vol. 2, No. 1, February (2007).
The Skin of Perception: Phenomenology as a Cartesian Proposition
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Skin of Perception: Phenomenology as a Cartesian Proposition.” Vol. 1, No. 1, December (2006).
The Mood of the Matter: The Aesthetic Emotion at the Heart of Modernism
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Mood of the Matter: The Aesthetic Emotion at the Heart of Modernism.” Vol. 1, No. 3, October (2006).
Figures Cut into the Air: The Ballet of Mathematical Elegance
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Figures Cut into the Air: The Ballet of Mathematical Elegance.” Vol. 1, No. 2, August (2006).
The Phenomenological Loss of the Soul
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Phenomenological Loss of the Soul.” Vol. 1, No. 1, May (2006).
The Redemption of Innocence: Review Tova Beck-Friedman’s At the Altar of Her Memoires
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Redemption of Innocence: Review Tova Beck-Friedman’s .” August 2005.
The Redemption of Innocence: Review Tova Beck-Friedman’s At the Altar of Her Memoires
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Redemption of Innocence: Review Tova Beck-Friedman’s ” May 2006.
The Inevitability of Massurrealism
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Inevitability of Massurrealism.” August 2004.
Die Unvermeidlichkeit des Massurrealism
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Die Unvermeidlichkeit des Massurrealism.” May 2006.
Sol Lewitt’s Rational Mysticism
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Sol Lewitt’s Rational Mysticism.” May / June 2004.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum / Ridgefield: Elizabeth Demaray: 2003 Aldrich Emerging Artist Award Exhibition
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum / Ridgefield: Elizabeth Demaray: 2003 Aldrich Emerging Artist Award Exhibition.” October / November 2003.
News Arts Gallery / Litchfied County: Sol Lewitt/Tom Doyle/Pamela Stockamore
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “News Arts Gallery / Litchfied County: Sol Lewitt/Tom Doyle/Pamela Stockamore.” October / November 2003.
The Intricate Precision of the Field: The Kabbalistic Mysticism of Robert Sagerman
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Intricate Precision of the Field: The Kabbalistic Mysticism of Robert Sagerman.” September 2003.
Leonid Lerman: The Memories of Ruination
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Leonid Lerman: The Memories of Ruination.” September 2003.
Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Tobi Kahn: Sky & Water
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Tobi Kahn: Sky & Water.” August / September 2003.
The Flinn Gallery/Greenwich: Emily Mason
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Flinn Gallery/Greenwich: Emily Mason.” June / July 2003.
The Hudson River Museum / Yonkers:Yvonne Jacquette: Aerial Muse
Cohen Mark Daniel. “The Hudson River Museum / Yonkers:Yvonne Jacquette: Aerial Muse.” June / July 2003.
The Lyricism of PUre Thought: The Unity of Intelligence in the Art of Agnes Denes
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Lyricism of PUre Thought: The Unity of Intelligence in the Art of Agnes Denes.” May 2003.
Nina Meledandri: The Metaphysics of Twilight
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Nina Meledandri: The Metaphysics of Twilight.” May 2003.
The Flesh and Bone of Moral Theory: The Complexity of Existence in the Art of Suzan Dionne
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Flesh and Bone of Moral Theory: The Complexity of Existence in the Art of Suzan Dionne.” April 2003.
Bruce Museum / Greenwich: Stairway to Nowhere: The Art of M.C. Escher
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Bruce Museum / Greenwich: Stairway to Nowhere: The Art of M.C. Escher.” April / May 2003.
Hudson River Gallery and Conservators/Dobbs Ferry: Robert Bero: Prints & Drawings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Hudson River Gallery and Conservators/Dobbs Ferry: Robert Bero: Prints & Drawings.” April/May 2003.
David Rabinowitch: The Form of Talent
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “David Rabinowitch: The Form of Talent.” March 2003.
The Eloquence of the Hand: William Tucker’s Language of Sculptural Abstraction
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Eloquence of the Hand: William Tucker’s Language of Sculptural Abstraction.” March 2003.
The Visual Chant: The Prayer for the Eye in the Art of Tobi Kahn
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Visual Chant: The Prayer for the Eye in the Art of Tobi Kahn.” February 2003.
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library/Stony Creek: Darrell Petit: Paintings and Sculptures by Stony Creek Artists
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library/Stony Creek: Darrell Petit: Paintings and Sculptures by Stony Creek Artists.” February / March 2003.
The Wood Sculptures of Georg Baselitz
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Wood Sculptures of Georg Baselitz.” Vol. 52, No. 4 (2003): 22.
The Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University/Fairfield: What Survives
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University/Fairfield: What Survives.” December / January 2002-2003.
Friedrich Nietzsche as a Bridge from 19th Century Atomistic Science to the Process Philosophy of 20th Century Physics, Literature and Ethics
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Friedrich Nietzsche as a Bridge from 19th Century Atomistic Science to the Process Philosophy of 20th Century Physics, Literature and Ethics.” 49. December (2002).
The Will To Be: The Tragic Strenght of Kathe Kollwitz
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Will To Be: The Tragic Strenght of Kathe Kollwitz.” December 2002.
Paul Cadmus: The Virtue of Dignity
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Paul Cadmus: The Virtue of Dignity.” December 2002.
The Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University.” December/January 2002-2003.
Blue Hill Cultural Center/Pearl River: Line, Letter or Color
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Blue Hill Cultural Center/Pearl River: Line, Letter or Color.” December / January 2002 – 2003.
The Necessary Lightning: The Terrible Beauty inthe Art of Thierry W. Despont
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Necessary Lightning: The Terrible Beauty inthe Art of Thierry W. Despont.” October / November 2002.
Housatonic Museum of Art / Bridgeport: Weir Farm Visiting Artists 2002
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Housatonic Museum of Art / Bridgeport: Weir Farm Visiting Artists 2002.” October / November 2002.
The Requirement of Virtue: The Solemn Dignity of Arie Alexander Galleo
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Requirement of Virtue: The Solemn Dignity of Arie Alexander Galleo.” October 2002.
The Party at the Edge of the World: The Judisches Museum Berlin
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Party at the Edge of the World: The Judisches Museum Berlin.” Septemer 2002.
H. Pelham Curtis GAllery, New Canaan Library
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “H. Pelham Curtis GAllery, New Canaan Library.” August / September 2002.
The Hudson River Museum / Yonkers: The Magic of Light
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Hudson River Museum / Yonkers: The Magic of Light.” August / September 2002.
Michael Kvium and Christian Lemmerz: The Substition of the Sensuosu in the Wake
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Michael Kvium and Christian Lemmerz: The Substition of the Sensuosu in the Wake.” July / August 2002.
The Opacity of the Light: The Dark ‘Magic of Light’ at the Hudson River Museum
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Opacity of the Light: The Dark ‘Magic of Light’ at the Hudson River Museum.” July / August 2002.
The Transformation of Vision: The Mysterious Brillance of Joseph Raffael
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Transformation of Vision: The Mysterious Brillance of Joseph Raffael.” June 2002.
The Exhiliration of the Dark: The Poetic Descent of Alice Zinnes
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Exhiliration of the Dark: The Poetic Descent of Alice Zinnes.” June 2002.
Hopper House Art Center/Nyack: Alice Zinnes: Painterly
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Hopper House Art Center/Nyack: Alice Zinnes: Painterly.” June July 2002.
Silvermine Guild Galleries/New Canaan: Paul Cadmus: At Home With An American Master
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Silvermine Guild Galleries/New Canaan: Paul Cadmus: At Home With An American Master.” June / July 2002.
The Blunted Edge of Moral Conscience: The Justification of Juvenilia at The Jewish Museum
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Blunted Edge of Moral Conscience: The Justificaiton of Juvenilia at The Jewish Museum.” Inaugural Issue, May 2002.
The Smoldering Fire of the Rose: The Emergence of the World in the Art of Jay Defeo
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Smouldering Fire of the Rose: The Emergence of the World in the Art of Jay Defeo.” Inaugural Issue, May 2002.
Art at the Heart of the Mind: The Retrieval of Authenticity in the Art of William Tucker
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Art at the Heart of the Mind: The Retrieval of Authenticity in the Art of William Tucker.” Inaugural Issue, May 2002.
The Riefenstahl Question: The Unending Resurrection fo Leni Riefenstahl
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Riefenstahl Question: The Unending Resurrection fo Leni Riefenstahl.” April 2002.
Irving Petlin: The Tragic and Legendary Air
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Irving Petlin: The Tragic and Legendary Air.” April 2002.
Hudson River Gallery & Conservators / Dobbs Ferry: John Dobbs: Oil Paintings and Drawings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Hudson River Gallery & Conservators / Dobbs Ferry: John Dobbs: Oil Paintings and Drawings.” April / May 2002.
Greenwich Arts Center/Greenwich: MIreille Lemarchand and Katy Schnieder: Celebrating Life
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Greenwich Arts Center/Greenwich: MIreille Lemarchand and Katy Schnieder: Celebrating Life.” April / May 2002.
The Meaning of Technique: Fulvio Testa’s Turn to Life Rather Than Suicide
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Meaning of Technique: Fulvio Testa’s Turn to Life Rather Than Suicide.” March 2002.
Anna Maria Maiolino: The Seizure of Evocation
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Anna Maria Maiolino: The Seizure of Evocation.” March 2002.
The Requisite Antique: The Renewed Responsibility of Artists to Art
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Requisite Antique: The Renewed Responsibility of Artists to Art.” February 2002.
Erik Desmazieres: The Ambrosia of the Mind
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Erik Desmazieres: The Ambrosia of the Mind.” February 2002.
Rinn Gallery / Greenwich: Helen Contrell and Bill Scott: Bordering on Abstraction
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Rinn Gallery / Greenwich: Helen Contrell and Bill Scott: Bordering on Abstraction.” February / March 2002.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art / New Paltz: All That is Glorious Around Us: Paintings from the Hudson River School
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art / New Paltz: All That is Glorious Around Us: Paintings from the Hudson River School.” February / March 2002.
To Begin Again: The Continuous Embarkation of Authenticity in Giacometti and Richard Serra
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “To Begin Again: The Continuous Embarkation of Authenticity in Giacometti and Richard Serra.” January 2002.
Julie Hedrick: The Inner Incursion
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Julie Hedrick: The Inner Incursion.” January 2002.
The Mellifluence of Vision: Ga Hae Park: Music Drawings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Mellifluence of Vision: Ga Hae Park: Music Drawings.” January 2002.
The Dissipation of Vision: Searching through the Ruins of Art after the Detonation
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Dissipation of Vision: Searching through the Ruins of Art after the Detonation.” December 2001.
Herbert Ferber: The Purview of the Individual
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Herbert Ferber: The Purview of the Individual.” December 2001.
Michael Mazur: Vivion and Virtuosity
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Michael Mazur: Vivion and Virtuosity.” December 2001.
Silvermine Guild Galleries / New Canaan: Michael Mazur: The Inferno of Dante
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Silvermine Guild Galleries / New Canaan: Michael Mazur: The Inferno of Dante.” December / January 2001-2002.
Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Howard Ben Tre: Interior/Exterior
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Howard Ben Tre: Interior/Exterior.” December / January 2001-2002.
The Birds Are On Fire: Art at the Resumption of History
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Birds Are On Fire: Art at the Resumption of History.” November 2001.
The Nietzschean Return Art Where Philosophy Begins Again
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Nietzschean Return Art Where Philosophy Begins Again.” October 2001.
Sebastiao Salgado: Pictures at an Execration
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Sebastiao Salgado: Pictures at an Execration.” October 2001.
Housatonic Museum of Art/Bridgeport: Chawky Frenn: Ecce Homo
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Housatonic Museum of Art/Bridgeport: Chawky Frenn: Ecce Homo.” October /November 2001.
The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art/Ridgefield: Art at the Edge of the Law
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art/Ridgefield: Art at the Edge of the Law.” October / November 2001.
The Hudson River Museum/Yonkers: Gregory Barsamian: Dreamscape
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Hudson River Museum/Yonkers: Gregory Barsamian: Dreamscape.” October / November 2001.
Travesty/Transgression: Presumptions of Criticality in the Contemporary Playpen
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Travesty/Transgression: Presumptions of Criticality in the Contemporary Playpen.” September 2001.
Antonio Murado: The Lyricisim of Vaporous Distances
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Antonio Murado: The Lyricisim of Vaporous Distances.” September 2001.
Bruce Museum of Arts and Science/Greenwich: Forbidden Art of Postwar Russia
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Bruce Museum of Arts and Science/Greenwich: Forbidden Art of Postwar Russia.” August / September 2001.
Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: 2001 Biennal Exhibition of Public Art
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: 2001 Biennal Exhibition of Public Art.” August / September 2001.
The Reason in the Art: The Role of the Rational in the Aesthetic Imagination
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Reason in the Art: The Role of the Rational in the Aesthetic Imagination.” July / August 2001.
Vija Celmins: The Sublimity of Memory
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Vija Celmins: The Sublimity of Memory.” July / August 2001.
Katonah Musuem of Art/Katonah: Jazz and Visual Improvisations
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Katonah Musuem of Art/Katonah: Jazz and Visual Improvisations.” June / July 2001.
The Flinn Gallery/Greenwich: Shirley Fuerst: Transclucent Sculptures
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Flinn Gallery/Greenwich: Shirley Fuerst: Transclucent Sculptures.” June / July 2001.
Linda Schrank: Alternate Routes
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Linda Schrank: Alternate Routes.” April 1, 2001.
Reflections of the Holocaust: Works by Holocaust Survivors Family Members, and Friends
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Reflections of the Holocaust: Works by Holocaust Survivors Family Members, and Friends.” April 1, 2001.
Rachel Harrison: Perth Amboy
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Rachel Harrison: Perth Amboy.” April 1, 2001.
Silvermine Guild Galleries/New Canaan: New Members: New Work
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Silvermine Guild Galleries/New Canaan: New Members: New Work.” April / May 2001.
Neuberger Museum of Art: Jaune Quick to See Smith: Poet in Paint
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Neuberger Museum of Art: Jaune Quick to See Smith: Poet in Paint.” April / May 2001.
Chakaia Booker: New Sculptures
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Chakaia Booker: New Sculptures.” March 1, 2001.
Sigrid Hackenbeg: Ich Heisse (My Name is) Rosa Luxemberg
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Sigrid Hackenbeg: Ich Heisse (My Name is) Rosa Luxemberg.” March 1, 2001.
Rudolf de Crignis: Changing Daylight
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Rudolf de Crignis: Changing Daylight.” February 15, 2001.
Joseph Raffael: Monumental Watercolors
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Joseph Raffael: Monumental Watercolors.” February 15, 2001.
Robert Longo: The Freud Drawings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Robert Longo: The Freud Drawings.” February 1, 2001.
Sir Anthony Caro: Duccio Variations, Gold Blocks and Concerto Pieces
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Sir Anthony Caro: Duccio Variations, Gold Blocks and Concerto Pieces.” February 1, 2001.
Bruce Museum of Arts and Science / Greenwich: The American Avante-Garde: A Decade of Change 1936 – 1946
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Bruce Museum of Arts and Science / Greenwich: The American Avante-Garde: A Decade of Change 1936 – 1946.” February / March 2001.
Main Street Gallery / Dobbs Ferry: Holiday Show
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Main Street Gallery / Dobbs Ferry: Holiday Show.” February / March 2001.
Imaging the Unimaginable: Illustrations of the Horror of the Holocaust
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Imaging the Unimaginable: Illustrations of the Horror of the Holocaust.” February 2001.
The Hidden Truth of Things: Cy Twobly’s Coronation of Sesotris
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Hidden Truth of Things: Cy Twobly’s Coronation of Sesotris.” January 15, 2001.
Disasters of War: Francisco de Goya, Henry Darger, Jake and Dinos Chapman
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Disasters of War: Francisco de Goya, Henry Darger, Jake and Dinos Chapman.” January 15, 2001.
A Line of Thought: Linearity in Contemporary Art
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “A Line of Thought: Linearity in Contemporary Art.” January 2001.
Nancy Grossman: Loud Whispers: Four Decades of Assemblage Collage and Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Nancy Grossman: Loud Whispers: Four Decades of Assemblage Collage and Sculpture.” December 15, 2000.
Charlotte Salomon: Life? Or Theatre?
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Charlotte Salomon: Life? Or Theatre?” December 15, 2000.
Jaume Plensa: Twin Shadows
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Jaume Plensa: Twin Shadows.” December 1, 2000.
Sue Coe: The Tragedy of War
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Sue Coe: The Tragedy of War.” December 1, 2000.
The Aesthetics of Biology: Art, Science & the Tissues of Identity
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Aesthetics of Biology: Art, Science & the Tissues of Identity.” December 2000.
Conneticut Graphic Arts Center/Norwalk: Helen Frankenthaler: Prints and Proofs
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Conneticut Graphic Arts Center/Norwalk: Helen Frankenthaler: Prints and Proofs.” December / January 2000 – 2001.
Henri Michaux: Avant Noir
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Henri Michaux: Avant Noir.” November 15, 2000.
Dialogues: Sculpture, Drawings and Paintings from the 19th and 20th Centuries, and Julio Gonzalez: Sculpture and Drawings: 1900 – 1940
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Dialogues: Sculpture, Drawings and Paintings from the 19th and 20th Centuries,” and “Julio Gonzalez: Sculpture and Drawings: 1900 – 1940.” November 15, 2000.
Allan McCollum: The Event: Petrified Lightning from Central Florida (With Supllemental Didactics)
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Allan McCollum: The Event: Petrified Lightning from Central Florida (With Supllemental Didactics).” November 1, 2000.
Christine Hiebert: Large and Small Drawings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Christine Hiebert: Large and Small Drawings.” November 1, 2000.
A Dynamism of Valencies in the Paintings of Michal Sedaka
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “A Dynamism of Valencies in the Paintings of Michal Sedaka.” November 2000.
Damien Hirst: Theories, Models, Methods, Approaches, Assumptions, Results, and Findings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Damien Hirst: Theories, Models, Methods, Approaches, Assumptions, Results, and Findings.” October 15, 2000.
Lawren Stewart Harris: A Painter’s Progress
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Lawren Stewart Harris: A Painter’s Progress.” October 15, 2000.
David Smith: The Last Nudes
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “David Smith: The Last Nudes.” October 1, 2000.
Louise Fishman: New Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Louise Fishman: New Paintings.” October 1, 2000.
Connecticut GraphicArts Center/Norwalk: Paper Works
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Connecticut GraphicArts Center/Norwalk: Paper Works.” October / November 2000.
Blue Hill Cultural Center/Pearl River: Contemporary Masters
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Blue Hill Cultural Center/Pearl River: Contemporary Masters.” October/November 2000.
Keith Edmier, Ricky Swallow, Erick Swenson
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Keith Edmier, Ricky Swallow, Erick Swenson.” September 15, 2000.
Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium.” 29 (2000).
Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University/Fairfield: The Color Within: Works by Luxembourg Artists
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University/Fairfield: The Color Within: Works by Luxembourg Artists.” August / September 2000.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center/Stamford: Weir Farm Visiting Artists
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Stamford Museum & Nature Center/Stamford: Weir Farm Visiting Artists.” August / September, 2000.
Raoul Hague: Sculptures
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Raoul Hague: Sculptures.” June 1, 2000.
Insook Choi: Voices in Ruins: A Sound Installation
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Insook Choi: Voices in Ruins: A Sound Installation.” June 1, 2000.
Robert Arneson: Me, Myself and I: Self Portait Sculptures
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Robert Arneson: Me, Myself and I: Self Portait Sculptures.” June 1, 2000.
Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Inner Eye: Contemporary Art from the Marc and Livia Straus Collection
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Inner Eye: Contemporary Art from the Marc and Livia Straus Collection.” June / July 2000.
The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art/Ridgefield: Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art/Ridgefield: Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium.” June / July 2000.
Brian Yoshimi Isobe: MONO – New Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Brian Yoshimi Isobe: MONO – New Paintings.” May 1, 2000.
Nola Zirin: Urban Abstractions
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Nola Zirin: Urban Abstractions.” May 1, 2000.
True Grit
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “True Grit.” April 15, 2000.
Richard Long
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Richard Long.” April 15, 2000.
The Whitney’s Principle of Inadvertency (Review of the Whitney 2000 Biennial)
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Whitney’s Principle of Inadvertency (Review of the Whitney 2000 Biennial).” April 1, 2000.
Whitney Museum of American Art at Champion/Stamford: Contemporary Narratives in American Prints
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Whitney Museum of American Art at Champion/Stamford: Contemporary Narratives in American Prints.” April / May 2000.
Main Street Gallery/Dobbs Ferry: Michael Lewandowski: Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Main Street Gallery/Dobbs Ferry: Michael Lewandowski: Paintings.” April / May 2000.
The World Of Scholars’ Rocks: Gardens, Studios and Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The World Of Scholars’ Rocks: Gardens, Studios and Paintings.” March 15, 2000.
Esteban Vicente: Vintage Vicente: Works On Paper From The 1950s And The 1960s
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Esteban Vicente: Vintage Vicente: Works On Paper From The 1950s And The 1960s.” March 15, 2000.
End Papers: Drawings 1890-1900 and 1990-2000
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “End Papers: Drawings 1890-1900 and 1990-2000.” March 15, 2000.
Lucio Fontana
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Lucio Fontana.” March 1, 2000.
Affairs Of State: Inner Eye: Contemporary Art from the Marc & Livia Straus Collection
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Affairs Of State: Inner Eye: Contemporary Art from the Marc & Livia Straus Collection.” March 1, 2000.
Déjà Vu: Reworking The Past
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Déjà Vu: Reworking The Past.” March 1, 2000.
Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium.” February 15, 2000.
Dreams 1900-2000: Science, Art, and the Unconscious Mind
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Dreams 1900-2000: Science, Art, and the Unconscious Mind.” February 15, 2000.
Ralph Albert Blakelock: Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Ralph Albert Blakelock: Paintings.” June 1, 2000.
The Future of Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Future of Sculpture.” 4, Fall (2000).
Weimin Huang: The Advent & Closure of an Extraordinary Artist
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Weimin Huang: The Advent & Closure of an Extraordinary Artist.” September 15, 2000.
Constructivism: The Penetration of Nature’s Structure
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Constructivism: The Penetration of Nature’s Structure.” January / February 2000.
A Gentleman Of Grace
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “A Gentleman Of Grace.” July 1, 2000.
Jack Tworkov: Drawings and Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Jack Tworkov: Drawings and Paintings.” February 15, 2000.
Cross-Currents in Modern Art: A Tribute to Peter Selz
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Cross-Currents in Modern Art: A Tribute to Peter Selz.” February 15, 2000.
William Tucker: New Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “William Tucker: New Sculpture.” 27 (2000).
Aspects of White
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Aspects of White.” February 1, 2000.
Antoni Tàpies: Recent Work
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Antoni Tàpies: Recent Work.” February 1, 2000.
Theodore Stamos: Important Works from the Fourties to the Eighties
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Theodore Stamos: Important Works from the Fourties to the Eighties.” February 1, 2000.
Nicholas Micros: Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Nicholas Micros: Sculpture.” January 15, 2000.
Katonah Museum of Art/Katonah: Latin American Still Life: Reflections of Time and Place
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Katonah Museum of Art/Katonah: Latin American Still Life: Reflections of Time and Place.” February / March, 2000.
The Proviinces of Spain: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida’s Murals at The Hispanic Society of America
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Proviinces of Spain: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida’s Murals at The Hispanic Society of America.” January 15, 2000.
Loren MacIver: Paintings and Drawings of Provence
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Loren MacIver: Paintings and Drawings of Provence.” January 15, 2000.
Morris Graves: Instruments For A New Navigation
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Morris Graves: Instruments For A New Navigation.” January 15, 2000.
Modern Odysseys: Greek American Artists of the 20th Century
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Modern Odysseys: Greek American Artists of the 20th Century.” January 15, 2000.
Jan Aronson: Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery, Fairfield University
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Jan Aronson: Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery, Fairfield University.” January 2000.
The Visuality of Twilight: John Dugdale: The Unanswered Question
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Visuality of Twilight: John Dugdale: The Unanswered Question.” December 15, 1999.
Naum Gabo: Pioneer of Abstract Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Naum Gabo: Pioneer of Abstract Sculpture.” December 15, 1999.
Constant: Another City For Another Life: Constant’s New Babylon
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Constant: Another City For Another Life: Constant’s New Babylon.” December 15, 1999.
Abigail Varela: Recent Bronzes
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Abigail Varela: Recent Bronzes.” December 1, 1999.
Richard Serra’s Star Turn
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Richard Serra’s Star Turn.” December 1, 1999.
Burgoyne Diller: Collages, and The Transcendental Painting Group: Major Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Burgoyne Diller: Collages, and The Transcendental Painting Group: Major Paintings.” December 1, 1999.
Caspar Henselmann: Recent Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Caspar Henselmann: Recent Sculpture.” December 1, 1999.
Blue Hill Cultural Center/Pearl River: Stone Steel Fiber
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Blue Hill Cultural Center/Pearl River: Stone Steel Fiber.” December / January 1999-2000.
Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery, Fairfield University/Fairfield: Jan Aronson, Portraits of Place
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery, Fairfield University/Fairfield: Jan Aronson, Portraits of Place.” December / January 1999-2000.
The Integrity of the Artist (a book review of The End of the Art World by Robert Morgan)
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Integrity of the Artist (a book review of The End of the Art World by Robert Morgan).” Winter (1999
Getting It Right: modernstarts at MoMA
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Getting It Right: modernstarts at MoMA.” November 15, 1999.
Alexander Calder: Motion-Emotion: The Art of Alexander Calder
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Alexander Calder: Motion-Emotion: The Art of Alexander Calder.” November 15, 1999.
Edgar Degas: Drawings and Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Edgar Degas: Drawings and Sculpture.” November 15, 1999.
Lucio Fontana
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Lucio Fontana.” November 15, 1999.
Fabian Marcaccio: Time-Paintants
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Fabian Marcaccio: Time-Paintants.” November 15, 1999.
Toting the Line: Giulio Romano: Master Designer at Hunter College
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Toting the Line: Giulio Romano: Master Designer at Hunter College.” November 1, 1999.
Hung Liu
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Hung Liu.” November 1, 1999.
George Rickey: Recent Works
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “George Rickey: Recent Works.” November 1, 1999.
Another Form: Drawing Into Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Another Form: Drawing Into Sculpture.” November 1, 1999.
Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Making Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, and Apropos of Marcel: Art After Duchamp in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Making Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, and Apropos of Marcel: Art After Duchamp in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.” October 15, 1999.
John Crawford: Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “John Crawford: Sculpture.” October 15, 1999.
Colin Chase: free associating new-ancient tongues
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Colin Chase: free associating new-ancient tongues.” October 15, 1999.
Strange Presences and Inexplicable Forces: Magdalena Abakanowicz on the Roof of the Metropolitan Museum
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Strange Presences and Inexplicable Forces: Magdalena Abakanowicz on the Roof of the Metropolitan Museum.” October 1, 1999.
Jonathan Shahn: Wood Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Jonathan Shahn: Wood Sculpture.” October 1, 1999.
Ilan Averbuch
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Ilan Averbuch.” October 1, 1999.
Beauford Delaney: Liquid Light: Paris Abstractions 1954-1970; Harold Cousins: The 1950s: Welded Sculpture
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Beauford Delaney: Liquid Light: Paris Abstractions 1954-1970; Harold Cousins: The 1950s: Welded Sculpture.” October 1, 1999.
Hopper House Art Center/Nyack: Leon Golub/George McNeil: Prints & Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Hopper House Art Center/Nyack: Leon Golub/George McNeil: Prints & Paintings.” October / November 1999.
John Singer Sargent: Draughtsman: Works from the Corcoran Gallery of Art
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “John Singer Sargent: Draughtsman: Works from the Corcoran Gallery of Art.” September 15, 1999.
Philip Johnson: Timesculpture at Lincoln Center
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Philip Johnson: Timesculpture at Lincoln Center.” September 15, 1999.
John Berg: Viewing Box
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “John Berg: Viewing Box.” September 15, 1999.
Alice Trumbull Mason: A Retrospective of Paintings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Alice Trumbull Mason: A Retrospective of Paintings.” June 15, 1999.
Figure In/Figure Out
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Figure In/Figure Out.” June 1, 1999.
Sky Pape: Inklings: Drawings
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Sky Pape: Inklings: Drawings.” June 15, 1999.
Marisa Telleria-Diez: Maquettes
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Marisa Telleria-Diez: Maquettes.” June 15, 1999.
The Hudson River Museum/Yonkers: Drip, Blow, Burn: Forces of Nature in Contemporary Art
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Hudson River Museum/Yonkers: Drip, Blow, Burn: Forces of Nature in Contemporary Art.” August / September 1999.
Housatonic Museum of Art/Bridgeport: Edgar and Toby Buonagurio: Opulence Against the Grain
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Housatonic Museum of Art/Bridgeport: Edgar and Toby Buonagurio: Opulence Against the Grain.” August / September 1999.
Antoine Pevsner: Drawings 1912 – 1956
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Antoine Pevsner: Drawings 1912 – 1956.” June 1, 1999.
Linear Impulse
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Linear Impulse.” June 1, 1999.
Romolo Del Deo
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Romolo Del Deo.” , 1999.
Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Contemporary Classicism
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Neuberger Museum of Art/Purchase: Contemporary Classicism.” June / July 1999.
Kenneth Snelson: The Lyricism of Structure
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Kenneth Snelson: The Lyricism of Structure.” October 1999.
The Moment of Power
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The Moment of Power.” September 15, 1999.
Intuitive Experience
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “Intuitive Experience.” April 1, 1999.
The 1982 (Yaddo) Drawings of Garth Evans
Cohen, Mark Daniel. “The 1982 (Yaddo) Drawings of Garth Evans.” Winter – Spring (1999).
Soviet socialist realism – The End of the Art World
Cohen, Mark Daniel “Soviet socialist realism – The End of the Art World.” Vol. 58, No. 4 (1999): 90.
The Bruce Museum of Arts and Science/Greenwich: Modern Czech Paintings and Sculpture from the Hascoe Collection
Cohen, Mark Daniel “The Bruce Museum of Arts and Science/Greenwich: Modern Czech Paintings and Sculpture from the Hascoe Collection.” June / July 1999.
Elizabeth King: Homunculus
Cohen, Mark Daniel “Elizabeth King: Homunculus.” May 15, 1999.
Cheryl Goldsleger: New Work
Cohen, Mark Daniel “Cheryl Goldsleger: New Work.” May 15, 1999.