Explosions of color signify a landscape, real or imagined
Ritual + spirituality + transcendence
In her immersive dreamscapes, Mori transforms the celestial attendants of Buddhist art into pastel-colored aliens.
Mariko Mori, Pure Land
Kngwarreye’s rise to prominence as an internationally recognized artist doesn’t fit the typical mold.
Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Earth’s Creation
Viola’s multi-channel video installations experiment with meditative states and the manipulation of time.
Bill Viola, The Crossing
Why did the mayor of New York City threaten to close the museum exhibiting Ofili’s painting of the Virgin Mary?
Chris Ofili, The Holy Virgin Mary
These metal balls draw attention to the economic system embedded in art, and the vanity of its viewers.
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