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fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Melvin Edwards, sculptor who welded the African diaspora in 'Lynch Fragments,' dies at 88

Melvin Edwards, a prominent sculptor, died at 88, known for his impactful steel works reflecting African American history and resistance.
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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Melvin Edwards, Sculptor of Searing "Lynch Fragments," Dies at 88

Melvin Edwards, a sculptor known for exploring racial violence and Black experiences, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy of impactful art.
fromHyperallergic
23 hours ago

Matzah Is the Medium

His innovative abstractions evoked both the art historical canon and the haunting afterlives of Atlantic slavery.
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fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

A Surprisingly Enjoyable Show About Critical Theory

Echo Delay Reverb examines French critical theory's influence on American art, highlighting Francophone thinkers and artworks addressing labor, incarceration, materiality, and formal contrasts.
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