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In 1985, John Baldassari began using dots to obscure faces, which became one of his most recognizable devices. By removing the distinguishable features, Baldassari turns the figure into an archetype. In Buildings, Guns, People: Desire, Knowledge, and Hope (with Smog) includes dot-covered faces in generic photographs from political and social functions, turned on their sides.
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Christianity, with its rich history and diverse traditions, stands as one of the world’s most practiced religions. At its heart lies a set of core beliefs that form the foundation of Christian faith. In this exploration, we’ll delve into these fundamental tenets, shedding light on their significance and the profound impact they have had on millions of lives worldwide.
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Are you feeling hopeful these days? I sure am. I’m fully vaccinated and ready to start planning some travel! Be sure to keep up with all of my adventures — on this blog and elsewhere — by following me on Instagram. Thank you!
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Thanks to Geoffrey’s incredible talent for scheduling an evening that includes multiple events located across town from each other, we were able to make an extended pit stop at Pace Prints for the opening night of Shepard’s Fairey’s amazing new exhibit, Harmony and Discord, wedged between attending a Kehinde Wiley opening on 29th Street and a lovely evening seeing Brendon Benson perform at the Bowery Ballroom. Timing Continue reading Shepard Fairey’s Harmony and Discord at Pace Prints
On Tuesday, a judge dismissed copyright lawsuits between street artist Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press news service over an image of Barack Obama that Fairey used for a 2006 Obama campaign poster. This is a rather complicated case, or series of related cases actually, which involve Fairey and the “Obama Hope” image, which was later used on merchandise such as T-shirts and mugs.
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