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Unrealism: New Figurative Painting

Figuration is one of the oldest art forms, but it continually evolves, along with our changing understanding of human identity. Sascha Braunig A’05, Sam McKinniss, Ebecho Muslimova A’10, Jeffrey Deitch, and others discuss contemporary figurative painting of the last five years in a free, public event. Alison Gingeras moderates.

The featured artists often source imagery from the Internet, and draw on aesthetics developed in Internet-first channels. Digital techniques and affordances are incorporated into rendering processes with traditional media: brushstrokes are more precise, lines are sharper, and color is more highly keyed. In these works, expressionism is located more in the composition than in the paint handling.

This event launches Rizzoli’s Unrealism: New Figurative Painting. Following the panel discussion the artists and writers will be signing copies of their new books. Copies will be available for sale by The Strand.

The event is free and open to the public. General public, including the school community, should reserve a space here. Please note first come, first seated; an RSVP does not guarantee admission as we generally overbook to ensure a full house.

 











When: Wed., Nov. 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The Cooper Union
7 E. 7th St. | 41 Cooper Sq.
212-353-4100
Price: Free
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Figuration is one of the oldest art forms, but it continually evolves, along with our changing understanding of human identity. Sascha Braunig A’05, Sam McKinniss, Ebecho Muslimova A’10, Jeffrey Deitch, and others discuss contemporary figurative painting of the last five years in a free, public event. Alison Gingeras moderates.

The featured artists often source imagery from the Internet, and draw on aesthetics developed in Internet-first channels. Digital techniques and affordances are incorporated into rendering processes with traditional media: brushstrokes are more precise, lines are sharper, and color is more highly keyed. In these works, expressionism is located more in the composition than in the paint handling.

This event launches Rizzoli’s Unrealism: New Figurative Painting. Following the panel discussion the artists and writers will be signing copies of their new books. Copies will be available for sale by The Strand.

The event is free and open to the public. General public, including the school community, should reserve a space here. Please note first come, first seated; an RSVP does not guarantee admission as we generally overbook to ensure a full house.

 

Buy tickets/get more info now