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Detail of drawing by Vija Celmins

Do you think a small drawing could make you reconsider your own relation and awareness to something unquantifiable? Something as large as the ocean, or even outer space? A new retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art entitled … Continued

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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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Artwork by Sol LeWitt
Painting by Joan Mitchell

Artists often have fits and spasms of styles in their early years. Any number of artists from the canon of art history developed and evolved over the course of their lives. However, there are rare cases where an artist immediately … Continued

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The cultural norms and traditions of our world has been defined for thousands of years by patriarchal systems of power. This visual world is no different, which if we follow Freudian symbolism, includes the prominent use of the phallus throughout … Continued

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Painting by Emily Furr

Provincetown is a picturesque place to vacation during the summertime, but it’s also a haven for outsiders. Artists and queer populations have long flocked to this town on the tip of Cape Cod for its laid back attitude and hospitality … Continued

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David Wojnarowicz began as one of many artists and poets in 1980s New York, but now he lives on as a legendary figure that represents art engaged with activism, politics, and marginalized communities and histories. The Whitney Museum’s spectacular (and … 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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After the first blush of modernism in Europe, the post-war art world relocated to America. This is partially due to Abstract Expressionism, and partially due to the exile of artists to the United States during Nazi invasions. However, this narrative … Continued

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Painting by Emily Mae Smith

In the post-postmodern world, art has become much more layered. Appropriation of imagery, style, and narrative are common, and are often effective with the right artist. However, sometimes the references and techniques work together so beautifully that the artwork you … Continued

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Mysticism and spirituality has been one of the major tenets of art over the course of its long and winding history. When discussing these topics through the lens of the western canon, Catholicism and other iterations of Christianity defined this … Continued

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