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Five Works of Art for the Beginning of Summer

This post is an image-only art mix tape of 5 works of contemporary art chosen around the theme of summer. It's my look at the oncoming season through art, specifically inspired by our recent humidity.

Kyle Chayka

Kyle Chayka

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Richard Long, “A Line Made by Walking” (1967)

Richard Long, “A Line Made by Walking” (1967) (image via nationalgalleries.org)

Spencer Finch, Sunset (St. Louis, July 31, 2008) (2008)

Spencer Finch, “Sunset (St. Louis, July 31, 2008)” (2008) (image via pulitzerarts.org)

David Hockney, “Peter Getting Out Of Nick’s Pool” (1966)

David Hockney, “Peter Getting Out Of Nick's Pool” (1966) (image via museusyndicate.com)

Alex Katz, “Round Hill” (1977)

Alex Katz, “Round Hill” (1977) (image via lacma.wordpress.com)

Ed Ruscha, “Faucet” (2009)

Ed Ruscha, “Faucet” (2009) (image via nytimes.com)

This has been an utterly subjective art history mix tape on the theme of summer.