Sentences with phrase «pivotal figures»

Meanwhile, one of his most recognized bodies of work is his Black Monolith series, which honors friends and pivotal figures with whom he shares an intellectual connection, such as Lawrence, W.E.B. Du Bois, Ralph Ellison, Barbara Jordan and Amiri Baraka.
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.
White Cube presents 2 x 2 x 2 x 2, an exhibition by Robert Irwin, one of the pivotal figures in recent American art.
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.
In the mid-1960s, Merz was one of the founders of the Italian arte povera movement and throughout his working life remained one of its pivotal figures.
Robert and Sonia Delaunay were pivotal figures in the transition from Impressionism to Modernism, challenging the silvered palette of the Cubists with prismatic color that spawned an independent contemporary group of American painters, such as Stanton MacDonald - Wright and Morgan Russell.
Robert Irwin is one of the pivotal figures in American art, with a long list of exhibitions spanning six decades.
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 artist was one of the pivotal figures in the painting renaissance of the 1980s, along with Julian Schnabel and Jean Michel Basquiat, although his contributions to drawing, sculpture and printmaking should also be noted.
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.
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.
White Cube hosts an exhibition by Robert Irwin, one of the pivotal figures in recent American art.
All year long, Juxtapoz is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by showcasing the pivotal figures in contemporary art over the past two decades.
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.
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.
Includes contemporary interviews with pivotal figures on both sides of the showdown at the homosexual hotspot.
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.
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.
Anarcho - capitalism was founded by Murray Rothbard, one of the pivotal figures in the development of the modern libertarian movement and the Libertarian Party.
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.
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.
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.
In Europe, Charlemagne, who in 800 A.D. became the first emperor in western Europe, after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire three centuries earlier and who was a pivotal figure in the Christianization of Europe, issued the Capitulatio de partibus Saxoniae, which prescribed death for Saxons who refused to convert from their native Germanic paganism to Christianity.
Here Bonhoeffer was a pivotal figure, not just in what he had to contribute, but in reporting on the thinking of these circles abroad.
In Critchlow's view, the quintessentially grassroots Schlafly was perhaps the pivotal figure in this process.
We now introduce the pivotal figure who will occupy our attention throughout the remainder of these pages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In turn, if he does opt to leave Stamford Bridge, Antonio Conte will have a major void to fill in his squad as the Belgian international has been a pivotal figure for them since returning from his loan spell with Atletico Madrid in 2014.
The Dutchman has impressed in the Italian capital since moving in 2014, overcoming a serious injury to become a pivotal figure in the backline for Simone Inzaghi's side.
The 19 - year - old has established himself as a pivotal figure at Milan, making over 100 appearances already in his short career and showcasing maturity, consistency and quality beyond his years.
With eight La Liga titles, four Champions League triumphs, three FIFA Club World Cups and many more to his name, he has been a pivotal figure in Barca's success in recent years and to see him leave at the end of the season would be a disappointment.
The 23 - year - old was a pivotal figure in Monaco's success this past season, making 55 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the greatest sportsmen on the planet and is a pivotal figure both on and off the field.
The 24 - year - old has steadily established himself as a pivotal figure in the Barca line - up, forming an important partnership with Gerard Pique in the heart of the backline.
Particularly with the north London derby against Arsenal to come on November 18 when they return from international duty, the last thing Tottenham would have wanted was an injury to a pivotal figure in their backline.
Umtiti has established himself as a pivotal figure at Barcelona, and the Catalan giants will undoubtedly be desperate to avoid losing him as they will suffer with a lack of quality and depth in that department with Yerry Mina and Thomas Vermaelen in reserve.
The Spanish international remains a pivotal figure at Bayern, making 14 appearances in all competitions so far this season, but ultimately he's right in that things can change very quickly in football.
The 29 - year - old completed his reported # 40m move from Chelsea on Monday, as noted by The Sun, and will now be looked at to be a pivotal figure in the United midfield this coming season.
The 21 - year - 0ld has developed into a pivotal figure for Mauricio Pochettino in a short space of time, with his form undoubtedly attracting interest from some of Europe's giants.
«Then all of a sudden this season that hasn't been the case, but he can be a pivotal figure for us in the future.
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