The word legend possesses several meanings: a beacon of light, the key to deciphering a map, an individual who achieves astonishing levels of fame in his or her field, and finally, of course, a story. This particular definition brings to mind the tales we have stored in our collective consciousness, and the legends we have…
Tag: James Dean
James Franco's latest venture into the art world is a site-specific installation/exhibition, in association with L.A.'s MOCA for the Venice Biennale. The show, called Rebel, is Franco's homage to the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean. The show contains work from artists such as Douglas Gordon, Harmony Korine, Damon and Paul McCarthy, Ed Ruscha and Aaron…