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Tag Archives: Painting
A Blizzard of Paint and Objects: Joyce Pensato Makes Pop Culture Her Own
Feb. 10, 2021 in artcritical Joyce Pensato at Petzel Gallery Installation shot of the exhibition under review showing Joyce Pensato, Daisy, 2012, to the right. Courtesy of Petzel Gallery, New York Joyce Pensato’s 2012 exhibition, Batman Returns, although her third … Continue reading
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Tagged Batman, comic books, Contemporary art, drawing, Homer Simpson, Joyce Pensato, Melissa Stern, Painting, Petzel Gallery
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Francesco Clemente: Inspired By India
September 26, 2014 in Hyperallergic The main hall of the Francesco Clemente: Inspired by India show at the Rubin Museum (all photos courtesy the Rubin Museum) One of things I have always loved about the Rubin Museum is their fearlessness … Continue reading
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Tagged Clemente, Francesco Clemente, India, Mary Boone, New York City, Painting, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rubin Museum
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The Man in the Broad Brimmed Hat
Broad Brimmed Art-Bob Thompson Revived Dec. 19, 2011 Painter Bob Thompson (1937–1966) straddled several artistic worlds. From Old-Master Europe, to hipster 1950s Provincetown, to the Beat poetry and bebop jazz scene of New York City, he was there, absorbing all … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950's, Beat poetry, Bob Thompson, Fine art, Jazz, Lester Johnson, New York City, Old Master, Painting, Provincetown, Red Grooms
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Neo Rauch- International Man of Mystery
Secrets and Art: Neo Rauch’s Narrative Enigmas by Melissa Stern on Dec 2, 2011 • 10:22 am I have long been fascinated by the work of the German artist Neo Rauch. From his strange, strained color palette to the scenes … Continue reading