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They work in pairs and on a schedule. One of them is Riva Lehrer, whose solo exhibition is currently on view; the other is the subject of a portrait that is their joint work. Her invited guests include the scholar who coined the term “monster theory” and a prominent art historian specializing in queer studies.
Full disclosure: My husband is a future participant; I’ve already had my turn. None of us are recognizable as monsters, but the show is titled The Monster Studio , and Lehrer explains that she’s interested in us because of our attempts to be agents of change in the world, and the potential struggles and risks of those actions. She’s a deft conversationalist, and visitors are welcome to ea.