HAROLD TOWN "SNAP PAINTING 45", 1973Harold Town (1924 1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse and ever changing. He was nicknamed the Picasso of Canada due to his constant reinvention. One of his most exciting chapters occurred in the early 1970s. Realizing an idea first considered in 1957, Town

These elements are further enhanced by the reflective metallic silver background

she followed her fascination with the eccentric individuals and oddities of New York City

Josef Albers (1888-1976) is remarkably affiliated with numerous movements that have defined art history in the 20th century

Acrylic and mixed media on paper

By masking the author of the essays

This certainly facilitated capturing the most violent episodes as a first-responder/journalist

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A long-time advocate of climate activism

Marilyn's radiant beauty and timeless allure are juxtaposed against the torn and collaged "erosions" he created surrounding her

"infecting" the original work by Marcel Duchamp of the same namesake

over the course of her career Wieland explored the role of women

"Nine Lives" features a trio of stylized skulls