In Hyperallergic, author Stan Mir discusses a current exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art which explores the rise of non-representational paint. Mir highlights some pieces from the exhibit, admiring the form, but suggesting that this should be a more inclusive exhibit. Mir mentions that while the exhibit claims it has diversity, it does not push it far enough and many important voices are forgotten.
Abstraction is such an interesting form as it requires looking beyond the form. Therefore, it could be a very meaningful way to capture complex social issues through a new lens.
Link: https://hyperallergic.com/626784/when-abstraction-exploded-in-form-and-meaning/
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