Mixed media works by American artist Chitra Ganesh, 2020s, whose imagery is informed by her studies in literature and semiotic theory as well as histories of public art and graphic design in India.
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Mixed media works by American artist Chitra Ganesh, 2020s, whose imagery is informed by her studies in literature and semiotic theory as well as histories of public art and graphic design in India.
Sculpture by Japanese illustrator, graphic designer, and artist Shigeo Fukuda, 1980s, known for his optical illusions.
Illustrations by Antwerp-based Portuguese artist Fatinha Ramos, 2020s.
Still life paintings by American artist David Ligare, 2000s.
Works from the "America by Car" series by American photographer Lee Friedlander, 1995-2009, taken while he was driving across the continental US in a rental car.
Assemblage sculpture by American artist Betye Saar, 1960s-2000s, who passed away this week at the age of 99. Her practice often reclaimed found ephemera with racist and sexist themes, as well as using objects related to her own family history.
Ceramic vessels by Chinese American artist Hedy Yang, 2020s.
Paintings by British artist Alan Fears, 2010s-20s.
Paintings by Polish artist Erna Rosenstein, 1960s, who survived Nazi occupation though her family did not. She was a member of the Polish Workers' Party and a leading figure of the Polish avant-garde, rejecting the Socialist Realism style of the Stalinist era.
Photos by Italian-born artist Maïmouna Guerresi, 2000s-2020s, who after converting to Islam in her forties explores Islamic spirituality and mysticism in her work, influenced by Sufi traditions in Senegal, Sudan, and Morocco.
Mixed media works by American artist Jennifer Guidi, 2020s, who incorporates sand into her colorful, textured paintings.
Glass sculpture by German artist Ann Wolff, 1990s-2010s, who was a founder of the Studio Glass Movement, which sought to establish glass as a medium for fine art.
Paintings by Nigerian artist Williams Merenini, 2020s.
No new art post today so here's a throwback.
Big Art Thread@bigartthread.bsky.social · 6mo agoPaintings by Tanzanian-born, Scotland-based Everlyn Nicodemus, 1980s-90s, whose work draws from her own experiences to address issues of racism, cultural trauma, human suffering and the marginalization of women, with art making part of her healing process.
Paintings by Polish artist Wojciech "Wojtek" Siudmak, c 1980s-90s, whose fantastical works have been used in posters, magazines, record covers, and books (including some by Frank Herbert and Philip K Dick).
Furniture by American designer Sam Klemick, 2020s, who left a career in fashion to pursue woodworking, taking a handmade sculptural approach to home decor.
Works by Italian artist Carla Accardi, 1960s-80s, who was involved in feminist and various avant-garde movements in Italy, influencing the Arte Povera movement in the late 60s.
Works by Japanese photographer Yuji Watanabe, 2020s, exploring fantasy and folklore with analog techniques.
Works by Bolivian-American artist Miguel Arzabe, 2020s, whose woven acrylic pieces draw from the visual systems and techniques of Indigenous Andean textiles.
Mixed media works by Russian-born American artist Tanya Gomelskaya, 2020s, known for mixing painting and sculpture in illusionistic compositions.
Works on paper by self-taught American artist Minnie Evans, 1960s, whose drawings were inspired by her visions of “the lost world” (nations destroyed by the Great Flood described in the Book of Genesis). She was one of the first Black artists to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
Announcement: Due to some intense commitments in June I unfortunately need to take a break from daily art posts for a while. I might pop in like once a week but otherwise I will be back sometime after July 4 weekend. In the meantime I hope you can enjoy the archives!
Conceptual works by gay Cuban American artist Félix González Torres, 1990s, whose personal work shared his experiences during the AIDS crisis. (The diminishing candy represents the body of his lover Ross who died in 1991. The clocks represent lovers slowing down and dying at different rates. etc)
Glass sculpture by Canadian American artist Sylvia Vigiletti, 1970s-80s.
Paintings by West Indies-born, Paris-based artist Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux, 2020s, whose practice explores daily life, iconography, and religious and cultural heritage of Afro-Caribbean peoples.
