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Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality

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We spoke with the Ugandan artist about his blue-hued, metaphysical paintings. The post Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality appeared first on Artnet News.

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10 Times Artists Hid Themselves in Their Paintings

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For centuries, artists have peered out at us from the very canvases they painted. The post 10 Times Artists Hid Themselves in Their Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Japanese Artist Teiji Hayama Distorts Pop Icons In Uncanny Paintings

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The post Japanese Artist Teiji Hayama Distorts Pop Icons In Uncanny Paintings appeared first on Artnet News. Hayama's solo exhibition "Million Eyes" is now on view at Allouche Gallery, New York.

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A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat. He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence

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He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence appeared first on Artnet News. Hilarity—and virality—ensued. The post A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat.

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‘I Paint What I Witness’: For Half a Century, Artist Neil Jenney Has Blazed a Trail of His Own

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Working from SoHo and Connecticut, the artist paints the world with a gimlet eye. The post ‘I Paint What I Witness’: For Half a Century, Artist Neil Jenney Has Blazed a Trail of His Own appeared first on Artnet News.

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Harmony Korine: 'If life is a movie, every blink could be an edit'

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As his paintings go on show at Hauser & Wirth in London, the film-maker, writer and artist tells us about his latest genre-bending output and his biggest influences

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7 Questions for Artist Xiyao Wang on Crafting Her ‘Weightless and Boundless’ Paintings

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The artist is currently the subject of her debut solo show in Italy with Massimo De Carlo, Milan, on view through August 2. The post 7 Questions for Artist Xiyao Wang on Crafting Her ‘Weightless and Boundless’ Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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