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Ken Doorson

KenDumang

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Kimathi Mafafo (b. 1984)

KiCradlesome2021

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Michal Worke

WorkeListenToTheRadio2021

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Terry Adkins: Music Made Visible

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The African American artist Terry Adkins died in 2014. At 60. He was hardly known outside of the USA. Even at home his work did not get the attention it deserved. At the moment – until June 11 – Paula Cooper Gallery in New York presents work of Adkins. Finally. A good reason to re-publish the article Rob Perrée wrote about his work in 2018.

Native Son, 2006-2015

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New York Calling

Rebecca Belmore, Prototype for Ishkode, 2021

Rob Perrée was in New York and visited some interesting exhibitions. Here a report of his findings.

The Whitney Biennial, Faith Ringgold and Frédéric Bruly Bouabré.

Rebecca Belmore, Prototype for Ishkode (fire), 2021

 

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