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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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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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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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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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The human body is a crucial and constant symbol and theme throughout the art of Francis Bacon. Known for rendering existential angst, violence, and sexuality, the body was used as a loaded weapon by the British painter. At a new … 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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Parsons School of Design and the New York Academy of Art graduate, Michael De Brito, is a name to know! Recognized in his early career for nearly a decade of representation at the influential Eleanor Ettinger Gallery on West 57th … Continued