McArthur Binion (Painting» 73), one of the first African - American graduates of the Academy, is
enjoying widespread acclaim this year, with solo exhibitions at the Venice Biennial, Galerie Lelong & Co in New York, and Massimo De Carlo in London.
Another hit at Cannes was director Michael Haneke's heartbreaking French drama Amour, and 86 - year - old star Emmanuelle Riva
enjoyed widespread acclaim for her gut - punch of a performance as an elderly woman whose stroke takes its toll on her relationship with her husband.