Cindy Sherman
Cindy Sherman is probably the most popular living American photographer. Sherman is best known for her staged self-portraits, particularly the “Untitled Film Stills” series, officially 1977-1980 but some work from the series is dated 1975-1981. In these staged self-portraits, Sherman changes…
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From Whence the Ped? The Iconography of Otl Aicher
There are some examples of graphic design so universal that it’s hard to imagine anyone ever had to invent them. Who designed the first checkmark indicating approval? Lost to history. Who designed the red circle with a red line through…
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HUGE Roy Lichtenstein retrospective in Chicago
Hey, Roy Lichtenstein fans! Planning a trip to the windy city (and I don’t mean Winnipeg) in the near future? Well, you’re in luck because there is a HUGE retrospective at the Art Institute May 22 to Sept. 3. Over…
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Destino: Disney and Dalí
Did you know Salvador Dali collaborated with Disney? Well, it happened. The project started in 1946 and was only finished in 1999 (10 years after Dali’s death), and released in 2003. I’m reminded a bit of Aeon Flux. Check out…
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Max Ernst – Europe After the Rain II
Before we get into Max Ernst’s surrealist masterpiece, Europe After the Rain II, we need some background. First things first: the artist. Max Ernst (b. 1891 d. 1976) : founding member of Köln Dada; surrealist pioneer. That’s a pretty impressive byline,…
