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Painting by Egan Frantz

Painting is one of the main tenants of art history, but every so often it can be declared as a tired mode of work. However, the argument never holds up. Painters can surprise and please you. Egan Frantz is one … Continued

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Exhibitions from the permanent collections of museums can often be a tired affair. You might see some secondary works and sketches, and often, that’s about it. However, rarely does a museum put nine artworks together and create a stunning gallery … Continued

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Artwork by Frank Stella
Painting by Frank Bowling

Frank Bowling is one of many artists from the post-war period who has never fully received his dues. Born in Guyana, and splitting time between London and New York, his approach to painting incorporates various forms of abstraction, poetry, and … Continued

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Turbulent times, whether they are personal or cultural, often require us to adapt and change, and this is often reflected in the work of artists. One such example is the artist Lorna Simpson. Originally finding success in photography and installation, … Continued

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Painting by Lorna Simpson
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The culture and history of Indigenous Australians is vast and rich, but has been underrepresented in the world of art. Like many indigenous cultures, they were subjected to the oppressive force of colonialism. Today, many contemporary Indigenous Australian artists are … Continued

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Ralston Crawford is an artist best known for his Precisionist work in the 1930s and ‘40s, but there is much less knowledge of his work beyond those years. It is not every day that an artist is given a true … Continued

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Photograph by Ralston Crawford
Artwork by Sol LeWitt

Sol LeWitt is one of the more notable artists to emerge from the conceptualism of the 1960s. He is known for his wall drawings executed purely by written instruction, making each iteration different than the last. His sculptures of stacked … Continued

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Tomma Abts is a painter, and has one of the most accomplished careers in Europe. After all, this German artist won the Turner Prize in 2006. However, she has yet to have a major survey in the United Kingdom. The … Continued

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