Jason Rhoades: David Zwirner.

Supposedly motivated by a drive to "deconstruct" the nonexistent word "Meccatuna," Jason Rhoades originally intended to journey to Mecca, circle the ancient, holy cuboid structure at its heart--the Kaaba--in the company of a live bluefin tuna, then bring the fish to New York.

This plan frustrated, the Los Angeles-based artist hired a Saudi local to drive to the sacred city, buy a case of Geisha-brand canned tuna, and send evidence of its unprecedented proximity to hallowed ritual back to the gallery. Rhoades takes the documentation in question--a few snapshots of ...

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