Sentences with phrase «pivotal figure»

Here sitting beside one another were two pivotal figures in the conceptual turn of 20th - century art, each one straining to understand the other through an oversized handheld telephone.

Includes contemporary interviews with pivotal figures on both sides of the showdown at the homosexual hotspot.

Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both left Ac.Milan on 2012 and became pivotal figures for the French side and this was evidenced by the League title PSG obtained in the same season that the Brazilian defender and the Swedish forward joined the team.

Following in the footsteps of pivotal figures of the Harlem renaissance, such as Jacob Lawrence and Romare Bearden, her work is imbedded within the cultural tradition of storytelling that has been central to the survival of African American histories.

BORN IN ATLANTIC CITY, Lawrence grew up in Harlem where his artistic talent was encouraged by local artists, now regarded as pivotal figures in African American art.

As we consider the legacy of pivotal figures during Black History Month, the sanitation workers strike of 1968 shows us the power of civic engagement.

Surrealism was represented by the work of such pivotal figures as René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Yves Tanguy, and Joan Miró, while the drawings of Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian traced the development of their distinct brands of abstraction.

Although Pettibon has been an unquestionably pivotal figure of American art since the 1990s, he has never before had a major museum survey exhibition in New York.

Balls is, though, too pivotal a figure to be removed.

She was born 121 years ago today, and we're taking a moment to pay tribute to one of the most pivotal figures in 20th century African American history: a true trail - blazer who, in spite of the insurmountable odds against her, managed to make her own mark in Jim Crow America — and she did so with both her dignity in - tact and an overwhelming sense of self worth.

Guardians - of - the - future, who send robotic probes back through the ages, discover that, at critical time - junctures, pivotal figures stray from vital tasks and actions.

Conceived as a theatrical score that punctuates and demarcates space, creating interplay among pieces in different media and from diverse bodies of work,» the exhibition channeled pivotal figures including W.E.B. Du Bois, Bessie Smith, John Brown, Matthew Henson and Jimi Hendrix, exploring lesser - known aspects of their biographies.

Loren Munk's 2015 painting Bushwick Map will be the exhibition's centerpiece, highlighting some of the present day pivotal figures and spaces that have molded the Bushwick art scene into what it is currently to give a starting point for discussion of our neighborhood's future.

Featuring pivotal figures of 20th - and 21st - century art such as Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, Bruce Nauman, Alighiero Boetti, Gilbert & George and Maurizio Cattelan, the publication documents a variety of disciplines, exploring the multitude of ways in which artists can feature in — or, indeed, become — the art.

The other pivotal figure was Louise Bourgeois, who had inspired Capote through her use of classical materials like marble and bronze to express interior states of mind.

It has grown to include works by many international artists of earlier generations: not only postwar masters like Bacon and Giacometti, but also pivotal figures in the history of twentieth - century art, such as Richard Hamilton, Mario Merz, Bruce Nauman, Richard Prince and Kurt Schwitters.

The duo are pivotal figures for the country's sevens team and their inclusion at this stage of the season speaks volumes for the emphasis the Black Ferns are putting on next summer's World Cup.

As pivotal figure in the development of Abstract Expressionism, Jack Tworkov radically shifted his painting style in the late 1960s, as he moved away from overtly gestural brushstrokes to controlled diagrammatic abstraction, as seen on SS - 68 # 2 (1968).

Robert Altman and Francis Ford Coppola, arguably the two pivotal figures of American cinema in the 1970s, both rose from the turmoil of the transition from studio - based to independent production, to emerge as leading forces in film production as well as film style.

While it's hard to know Jody's current role in moving increasing amounts of money, she's been a pivotal figure in his philanthropy so far.

The apparent Hail Mary to assert attorney - client privilege is the first legal battleground of the post-raid Cohen saga, amid increasing indications that the president's lawyer / fixer could be in real trouble — and possibly even a pivotal figure in the Russia investigation, as we found out Friday.

Here Bonhoeffer was a pivotal figure, not just in what he had to contribute, but in reporting on the thinking of these circles abroad.

Drawing on some of the best work of theologian John Milbank and his friends, Fuller identifies the Franciscan Duns Scotus as a pivotal figure in the history of man's self - image in the West.

In Critchlow's view, the quintessentially grassroots Schlafly was perhaps the pivotal figure in this process.

And the fact is that two Catholic priests, Gregor Mendel, O.S.A., and Georges Lemaitre, were pivotal figures in creating two of the most important scientific enterprises of the twenty - first century: modern genetics, which is giving humanity previously unimaginable powers over the human future; and modern cosmology, which is giving us glimpses of the universe in the first moments of its existence.

Yet there is one great constitutional truth that Lincoln recognized but we have forgotten — ironically a truth central to Lincoln's role as the pivotal figure in American constitutional history.

Augustine, unsurprisingly, becomes the pivotal figure in this story, because he integrates the created goodness of sexual difference into salvation history.

Given how he is now a pivotal figure for club and country, is scoring goals for fun for Tottenham and guiding them to another successful season as their talisman and will have the opportunity to play in the club's new stadium to lead them to a brighter future, everything he needs is arguably with Mauricio Pochettino's side.

Given Hazard is 27, has his peak years ahead of him and has been a pivotal figure for Chelsea since joining the club in 2012, it's questionable as to whether that would be the most sensible of transfer decisions with Ronaldo edging closer to the latter stages of his own career.

The 27 - year - old remains a pivotal figure in Chelsea's bid for success moving forward, and that's evidenced in his tallies of 15 goals and nine assists in 35 appearances in all competitions.

The Catalan giants simply can't afford to see the Frenchman leave the Nou Camp, as Umtiti has firmly established himself as a pivotal figure in Ernesto Valverde's side.

Nevertheless, he'll be hoping to surpass them for both club and country in the years ahead, as after stepping up in the absence of Harry Kane in recent weeks, he continues to show that he possesses the quality, class and maturity to be a pivotal figure for Mauricio Pochettino's side for a long time.

The 23 - year - old has grown into a pivotal figure in Vincenzo Montella's plans, and he's started the new campaign off in impressive fashion with two goals and four assists in five appearances.

The 25 - year - old has established himself as a pivotal figure at Shakhtar Donetsk, making almost 150 appearances for the club since joining them in 2013.

Parent's playoff - long magnificence aside, Clarke and Orr were the pivotal figures throughout the punishing series.

Dier's versatility has made him a pivotal figure in the Spurs squad, and as per the report, it's suggested that his ability to play in a deep midfield role has attracted Jose Mourinho's attention as he continues to search for a long - term replacement for Michael Carrick.

Whether Danilo can step up and deliver remains to be seen as he's had an indifferent spell in Madrid, while in contrast, Sandro was a pivotal figure in Juve's domestic double and run to the Champions League final last season.

However, as he slowly starts to rediscover his best form, he'll hope to become a pivotal figure for Mourinho's side between now and the end of the season.

Tireless midfielder Kante was a pivotal figure in Leicester's shock title triumph of last season but has left for Stamford Bridge in a deal which was worth # 32m — fee reported by Sky Sports.

Combine that with his tallies in the previous two years, and he's bagged a sensational 91 goals in his last 129 games for Lyon, and he'll be hoping that he can take that kind of form to the Premier League with him to become a pivotal figure for Arsenal.

The 26 - year - old has been an almost ever - present for Antonio Conte since signing for the Blues before last season, helping them win the Premier League title last year while he remains a pivotal figure in their plans now.

The Premier League champions continue to be linked with marquee signings up front his summer, and so Traore is unlikely to get the regular minutes that he craves, especially after a season of being a pivotal figure for Ajax.

He's scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 40 appearances this season, and with so much more room for improvement and development in the coming years, he could establish himself as a pivotal figure at the Bernabeu.

Griezmann has been a pivotal figure for Atleti since his move from Real Sociedad in 2014, scoring 53 goals in 96 La Liga appearances and helping them to within touching distance of major honours since.

The 28 - year - old has established himself as a pivotal figure for Arsenal since joining the Gunners from Barcelona in 2014.