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Art Basel Miami Beach: On View at DC Moore Gallery, David Driskell Explains His Political Paintings From the 1960s and 70s
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Art Basel Miami Beach: On View at DC Moore Gallery, David Driskell Explains His Political Paintings From the 1960s and 70s

by Victoria L. Valentine on Dec 7, 2017 • No Comments
  THE DC MOORE GALLERY booth at Art Basel Miami Beach is devoted to paintings by David Driskell from the 1960s and 70s, a turbulent period in American history. Defined by an earnest use of color and deft symbolism, his paintings and collages express modern sensibilities and blend European, American, and African art forms. Work...
Jack Shainman Gallery Announces its Representation of Nina Chanel Abney, Will Debut Artist's Work at Art Basel Miami Beach
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Jack Shainman Gallery Announces its Representation of Nina Chanel Abney, Will Debut Artist’s Work at Art Basel Miami Beach

by Victoria L. Valentine on Nov 29, 2016 • 2 Comments
Jack Shainman Gallery is presenting two new untitled paintings by Nina Chanel Abney at Art Basel Miami Beach.   THE JACK SHAINMAN BOOTH at Art Basel Miami Beach is always a big draw, presenting artists from its impressive roster of diverse artists. This year the space will feature a new artist. Jack Shainman announced its...

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