Molly Crabapple - Gaza
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Molly Crabapple is an American illustrator, writer, and activist known for her detailed and intricate artwork that often focuses on social justice issues; making her a prominent figure in contemporary art and activism. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Tafy LaPlanche - The Voodoo That You Do
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Tafy LaPlanche believes in portraiture as a vehicle for storytelling. Through her bright, bold, and patterned portraits, Tafy reveals the underlying narratives of those she has encountered throughout her life. For this and otme artwork we discuss, please visit …its wmee you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Titian - David & Goliath
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Titian is considered one of the most versatile and influential painters of the Venetian school. He became one of the leading figures of his time, leaving a lasting impact on the art world that is still celebrated today. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Martin Krzywinski - Pi
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Martin Krzywinski is a Canadian bioinformatician and data visualization expert. He is known for his work in creating innovative and informative data visualizations. Krzywinski's visualizations often focus on making complex biological data more accessible and understandable to both scientists and the general public. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Edvard Munch - The Scream
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Edvard Munch is considered one of the pioneers of expressionism, an artistic movement that sought to convey subjective experiences and emotions through distortion, exaggeration, and vivid color. His innovative artistic style and subject matter challenged traditional conventions and paved the way for several modern art movements. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Kehinde Wiley - Barack Hussein Obama
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Kehinde Wiley, renowned visual artist known for his vibrant and larger-than-life portraits - that celebrate black and brown individuals; challenging stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Cecily Brown - The Sleep Around and the Lost and Found
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Cecily Brown has transfixed viewers with sumptuous color, bold brushwork, and complex narratives that relate to some of Western art history’s grandest and oldest themes. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Rene Magritte - Son of Man
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Rene Magritte was a Belgian painter who had a way of making poetic images visible. He reimagined painting - as a critical tool that could challenge perception and engage a viewer’s mind. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Judy Bowman - He's Not Coming Home
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Judy Bowman - she was raised in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, and she sees it as her job to tell stories that are reflective of her coming of age experiences. Check out the main YouTube Channel: For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
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Bisa Butler - Smart Girls Rock
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Bisa Butler is an award winning African American textile artist. She is known for her vibrantly stunning larger than life sized quilted portraits that captivate viewers around the world. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.
info_outlineJudy Bowman - she was raised in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, and she sees it as her job to tell stories that are reflective of her coming of age experiences.
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