We’re suckers for those sublime moments when high art meets pop culture. Also, we love anything involving David Bowie. That should explain why we were nothing short of ecstatic to hear about Dance Magic Dance, a group art show inspired by Jim Henson’s 1986 masterpiece (that’s right, we said it) Labyrinth. The exhibition kicks off Friday at Los Angeles’ R&R gallery, but we’ve got an exclusive preview of images that range from a Guernica-inspired scene to Bowie and Jennifer Connelly reimagined as cartoon cats to an action shot of one artist painting the Goblin King’s generously endowed codpiece. Locals who hope to see these works in person should take note: The show closes July 17, which means you only have a little over a week to get your Jareth on.
Austen Stanton, “Don’t Lose Your Head,” 14″x18″ ink, stain on wood
Comments (6)
Not sure why sexing up Labyrinth is supposed to be innovative. (I’m referring to the second image.) I guess slash fiction is technically a celebration of the source material, but it’s time people get a little more sexually functional and stop lusting after 12 year olds.
The second image is the less Labirynth-related, could be anything.
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I agree with Rafaella. I don’t know if this person even saw the film.
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I like the image of Sarah in #7–spooky! But not as spooky as that goblin! It’s like a still from an old black-and-white horror movie.
#3 is interesting, too; it reminds me of the masks in the ballroom scene.
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