Depictions of war have been seen for centuries in classical art, and works by Jacques-Louis David, Francisco Goya, and Pablo Picasso are some of the best representations of the ravages of battle during important periods in history. Yet the impact of war and the need for transformation has rarely been displayed with such urgency than in the spate of recent exhibitions showcasing art from the Middle East. The show Here and Elsewhere, at the New Museum, and several exhibitions of contemporary Iranian art in New York City have featured work made from the most excruciating personal circumstances with the most public ramifications.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:29:27 +0000
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