This exhibition, which is curated by Terri C Smith, takes one aspect of Warhol’s practice as a starting point for contemplating how some artists incorporate dynamics of personal relationships, social scenes, and professional networks (including celebrities) into their art. All of these artists are part director, part observer, part social alchemist, but their styles and media vary widely. Kost, Newsome and Sullivan share an attention to the social with Warhol, but also emphasize elements not located in Warhol’s practice, including intimacy between artist and subject (Sullivan), intricately directed/edited reworking of observed behaviors (Newsome), and highly stylized environmental portraits that imply a narrative (Kost).
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