Jorge Méndez Blake

A Message from the Emperor opens at Marfa Contemporary

Acoustic tunes set the dinner mood for a celebratory gathering at The Capri in Marfa, a historic ballroom turned event space. ArtDesk publisher and Kirkpatrick Foundation chairman, Christian Keesee, gathered with friends from near and far to toast the opening of Jorge Méndez Blake’s solo exhibition, A Message from the Emperor at Marfa Contemporary. In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition, Glasstire editor Christina Rees spoke with the artist about his process and literary influence during an ArtDesk Conversation. Joining in on the festivities was interim director of Marfa Contemporary Kate Green; Elizabeth Eickman, director of Kirkpatrick Family Fund; ArtDesk dance editor Larry Keigwin; and Robert and Sody Clements.