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Painting Today's World
Contemporary artists use a traditional medium to explore 21st-century experiences and ideas
Painting is a powerful medium for artistic expression. Contemporary painters express their ideas about current events and social issues in their work. Kerry James Marshall shares a message about who appears in—and who gets excluded from—the history of art. Aliza Nisenbaum’s portraits explore the immigrant experience today. Indian artist Jitish Kallat offers a glimpse of life in Mumbai. Through their paintings, these three artists grapple with important social and cultural topics.
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