Sentences with phrase «comment on contemporary life»

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In an earlier era, freethinkers understood that the society in which they lived depended in part on the basic view of the world accepted by their fellow citizens — hence Robert Ingersoll and Elizabeth Cady Stanton not only defended a clear churchstate separation but commented onthe merits of specific religious ideas held by their contemporaries.

Through compelling portraiture and both intimate and disquieting scenes of domestic life, Kerry James Marshall comments on contemporary and art historical depictions of black identity.

British artist Tom Hunter uses photography to comment on the contemporary social realities of specific sub-cultural groups, predominately in East London, such as squatters and travelers, among whom he lives and works.

The Clayton Brothers have been working collaboratively since 1996, constructing complex narratives that introduce memorable characters and comment wryly on contemporary life.

The swift transformation of Chinese culture is reflected in the work of each of the participating artists, who comment on contemporary Chinese urban life with intelligence, wit, apprehension and nostalgia.

The swift transformation of Chinese culture is reflected in the work of each of these represented artists who comment on contemporary Chinese urban life with intelligence, wit, foreboding and nostalgia.

This swift transformation of Chinese culture is reflected in the work of each of the artists, who comment on contemporary Chinese urban life with intelligence, wit, foreboding and nostalgia.»

With historic and new works on paper, on canvas and sculpture, Peres Projects highlights the practices of three of our gallery artists coming from both Europe and the United States, whose rigorous studio practices are representative of the gallery's mission to present the work of contemporary artists who challenge, dissect and comment on the times we live in.

She comments that, «gazing steadily at the point at which one element meets another, Terrain asks us to think about these imprints left by the material processes of work as the evidence of our presence on the earth, and to think about how contemporary human beings, living in a western urban environment, can relate to the metaphysics of the labor which enables our lives.»

On view October 29, 2016 to January 29, 2017), essays explore Ensor's life and legacy, while leading contemporary artist Luc Tuymans comments on his selection of Ensor's works, offering a distinctive view of Ensor, one only another artist can providOn view October 29, 2016 to January 29, 2017), essays explore Ensor's life and legacy, while leading contemporary artist Luc Tuymans comments on his selection of Ensor's works, offering a distinctive view of Ensor, one only another artist can providon his selection of Ensor's works, offering a distinctive view of Ensor, one only another artist can provide.