Raqib Shaw
Childhood from the Four Seasons, 2018
From the Catalogue:
'Whether or not today’s refugees are fleeing from political or economical …
From the Catalogue:
'Whether or not today’s refugees are fleeing from political or economical trouble, I identify with, and have great empathy for the sense of displacement they must feel. The only way I can express my true feelings is through my art - as a means of release and escapism - so I am happy to be …
Raqib Shaw’s intricate and labor-intensive paintings and drawings combine images of fantasy, …
Read moreRaqib Shaw’s intricate and labor-intensive paintings and drawings combine images of fantasy, sexuality, violence, and beauty. Incorporating gems, rhinestones, glitter, and metallic enamel paints, Shaw creates not only provocative visual experiences but also an ironic commentary on material opulence. His influences are …
Read moreFrom the Catalogue:
'Whether or not today’s refugees are fleeing from political or economical …
From the Catalogue:
'Whether or not today’s refugees are fleeing from political or economical trouble, I identify with, and have great empathy for the sense of displacement they must feel. The only way I can express my true feelings is through my art - as a means of release and escapism - so I am happy to be …
Raqib Shaw’s intricate and labor-intensive paintings and drawings combine images of fantasy, …
Read moreRaqib Shaw’s intricate and labor-intensive paintings and drawings combine images of fantasy, sexuality, violence, and beauty. Incorporating gems, rhinestones, glitter, and metallic enamel paints, Shaw creates not only provocative visual experiences but also an ironic commentary on material opulence. His influences are …
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