Around 1957, French artist François Dufrêne, long associated with Lettrist and Ultra-Lettrist poetry, started removing posters off the streets of Paris and began to present them framed and hung as paintings. He called his repurposing “almost geological infrastructures,” constructed, on the street, by the different layers of paper. They were time-capsules of a living organism …
American photographer, artist, and activist Nan Goldin (photo by Max Cramer, courtesy the aritst) This article is part of Hyperallergic’s 2024 Pride Month series, featuring interviews with art-world queer and trans elders throughout June. How audacious was it of me to use my cracked iPhone 13 to snap photos of Nan Goldin — and in the intimacy …
Abstract art has been a significant movement in the art world, captivating audiences and challenging traditional notions of representation. By focusing on color, form, and texture rather than recognizable subjects, abstract artists invite viewers to experience a new realm of visual expression. This article delves into the essence of abstract art, its historical evolution, notable …
