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Upon settling in New York City in 1966, Frank Bowling became passionate about modernism and what he called “pure abstraction.” He explored it in his…
Art history has traditionally celebrated prolific and singular figures of the past: the name J. M. W. Turner immediately evokes sentiments of…
A longer version of this essay appeared in “Revisiting 5+1,” a catalogue accompanying the exhibition of the same name , which was on view at Stony…
Abstract adjective /abˈstrakt,ˈabˌstrakt/ 1. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence 2. relating to abstract…
At their core, creating and looking at works of art are acts of care, from the artist’s labor to the viewer’s contemplation and appreciation. Storage…
Matthew Wong achieved resounding critical acclaim during his short career, which spanned just six years, between 2013, when he began painting and…
Frank Bowling and 5+1
Archival materials, interviews, reflections, and more exploring a landmark exhibition from 1969
Through fashion, jewelry, and photography from the 18th century to today, “Something Old, Something New” explores the origins of wedding customs in…
Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence
The great painter, book illustrator, and print designer Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) has become the best known of all Japanese artists and one of…
Jess T. Dugan (b. 1986) is a queer, nonbinary artist who explores issues of identity, attraction, representation, and community in their work. Drawn…