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England
A Sudanese Printmaker Radiates Light From Darkness
Mohammad Omar Khalil, whose work often draws inspiration from his homeland, calls black “the richest medium, the richest color for me in all printmaking.”
Titian, in the Harsh Light of Day
Titian was, as the great English poet Geoffrey Chaucer would put it, a ‘man’s man,’ accustomed to showing off his posturing pride.
Harun Farocki and Hito Steyerl, a Perfect Pairing (in Theory)
Where Farocki’s works are meditative, Steyerl’s are bold and loud — which would make for an interesting juxtaposition if the selected works didn’t feel so at odds with each other.
My Argument With Andy Warhol
It’s all slightly depressing that we can’t seem to get rid of the Warhol itch.
Looking at Textiles Through Women’s Collecting Practices
Encompassing both private and public collections, Unbound represents a range of collecting practices and asserts the artistic, cultural, and social importance of textiles.
Joana Vasconcelos’s Bold, Feminist Sculptures Pop Against an English Landscape
Deliberately unsubtle, the central message of Vasconcelos’s work challenges the snobbery of the art world and champions the inclusion of women and outsiders.
David Hockney’s Life in Drawing
The history of Hockney and his lifelong life-drawing itch, pursued now over seven decades.
The Modernist Revolution Along the British Coast
The seven years that a Russian Constructivist and his dog moved among British artists by the seaside.
Artist Asked Not to Attend UK Fair Because “Asians Are Seen as Carriers” of Coronavirus
New York dealer Raquelle Azran told artist An Nguyen that their presence “would unfortunately create hesitation on the part of the audience to enter the exhibition space.”
Tate’s Bold Decision to Tackle the British Baroque
The political, dynastic, and religious machinations of this era should have provided ample material for a meaty exploration of the relationship between art and power.