Despite the popularity of Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, many American artists remained committed to figural representation—with a critical edge.
1945–1980 C.E.
Despite the popularity of Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, many American artists remained committed to figural representation—with a critical edge.
1945–1980 C.E.
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Lee-Smith paints a world in decay, but despite the bleak atmosphere, the artist still includes symbols of hope.
Motley paints the bustling nightlife of Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, once one of the foremost centers of Black cultural life.
Taíno iconography is cleverly incorporated throughout Tufiño's painting of a couple.
Throughout Guston's career, his work captures a sense of restlessness and a willingness to change.
Light and color take center stage in this soul illustration of the Oklahoma landscape where Echohawk and his family have lived for generations.
Bright red fringe, a pheasant and macaw feather fan, trade blankets—these meticulous details shine in this painting of a member of the Native American Church.
An abstract painting, a collage, three musicians, two guitars and a banjo.
"He enlarges private life and makes it public, catching the most touching, the most revealing, the most hidden moment ..."