from the dogon people of mali. used architecturally as closures. sometimes presented as right of passage bequests. the carved symbols represent status, occupation, and various other themes of family, luck, and power. in your home it’s a chic, bespoke work of art.
quintessentially 1990s. with over 1300 variations on the theme created, hirst’s spot paintings are still spot on. no two spots the same color. dizzy. fun. see spots run.
kehinde wiley is best known for his large scale oil paintings. i prefer his small sculptures. informed by the classical renaissance. clothed in hoodies or sports jerseys. tongue in cheek. quintessentially urban and very cool.
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