Magritte expectations: Mark Tansey's whimsical, thought-provoking canvases are turning painting on its head
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Tansey, a 42-year old New York, NY, based artist, is known for his satire of art criticism. He believes that critics are unable to view art 'innocently' and to respond to it, especially abstract art, without depending upon intellectual dogma. A new book about his work by Albert Danto is available.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1992
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Sargent's pepper
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Expatriate artist Sargent is the subject of a National Gallery of Art exhibition. It features his life-size painting of a flamenco dancer. The 19th century work was the rage of the Paris, France art world. Biographical information is included.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1992
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The witchdoctor of German art
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Art experts herald Beuys as one of the most significant European artists since 1960. His drawings will show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, NY, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art beginning in Feb 1993.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1993
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