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Painting by Amy Sherald

Amy Sherald has had a pretty eventful year. After Michelle Obama chose the artist to paint her portrait, Sherald has had non-stop press (most all of which was overwhelmingly positive), and Hauser & Wirth quickly announced that they would be … Continued

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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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Painting by Egan Frantz

Leonard Cohen, the legendary musician and artist, passed away just short of three years ago. However, Cohen has served as an influential source of inspiration for dozens of artists, musicians, and all sorts of creative individuals. In a soon to … Continued

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Photography was originally a marvelous innovation in technology, but it also led to a number of changes in the realm of visual art, too. Painting and drawing lost its need to depict reality, and photography often took on the role … Continued

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Photo by Frederick Sommer
Artwork by Keith Haring

Street art harkens back to a more radical, democratic era in art, but now, it’s absolutely mainstream (sometimes even boring and banal.) However, at Tate Liverpool, one of the great artists who started on the streets is being rightfully celebrated: … 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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Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat are considered some of the most iconic artists to come out of the second half of the twentieth-century, but their art wasn’t always celebrated. In the 1980s, Warhol was a has-been to critics and Basquiat … Continued

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Painting by Andy Warhol

Abstract art after World War II was a discussion often dominated by white, male, mostly straight painters. It can feel like a rehash to explain and exhibit Abstract Expressionist or Minimalist canvases for the umpteenth time, but thanks to a … Continued

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It’s a quiet time in the art world during the summer months. Usually there is a lull in major art fairs and exhibitions before the full swing of fall shows begin. However, if you do a little searching there are … Continued

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Artwork by Dan Miller