NYC via Philly-based artist, Jayson Musson, (previously), has periodically posted videos to Youtube for about a year now under the header “Art Thoughtz.” In the videos, Musson assumes the identity of satirical figure Hennessy Youngman, a hilarious HipHop head-cum-fine art critic. Youngman’s brand of satire is the best there is: “make fun of everyone and everything.” So far, Musson’s taken on art world figures as varied as Damien Hirst, Kehinde Wiley, and Marina Abromović, and applied his unique logic in lampooning concepts like institutional critique, surrealism, beauty, and socio/political art. Watch the latest “Art Thoughtz” after the jump.
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How long has Barack Obama been in office? It may seem like years considering the fact that he may not have slept since his inauguration with all the progressive advances weve made; from international relations to stem cells to releasing our beloved hostages from our torture camps. Is it really that farfetched to associate our new president with the 2002 Flaming Lips Album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots? I dont think so. Jayson Mussons investigation of President Barack Obamas International status ranges from nieve exploration to something that Al Jolson might have drawn as a child. Nonetheless, 1st amendment bro: important.
