Charles Gaines
Charles Gaines, born in 1944, uses mathematics-based procedures to create art. For example, he used a color by number system to vividly render prismatic trees against a monochrome background. Gaines procedurally generated music for an eight-piece ensemble from major political manifestos. Gaines is a prolific photographer and conceptual artist.
Eva Hesse
William Kentridge
Raymond Pettibon
José Guadalupe Posada
Illustrator José Guadalupe Posada was born in Mexico in the middle of the 19th century. He used his skills as a cartoonist to give political and social commentary. He is best known for his drawings of skeletons, closely associated with Día de los Muertos. La Calavera Catrina, initially drawn to mock Mexican natives who imitated Europeans, has become a true icon of the festival.
Kathy Prendergast
Amy Sherald
Amy Sherald claims to be, “an American painter painting Americans.” She is entirely correct in her assertion. She photographs people off the streets to paint them in vibrant clothing against a brilliant, single-tone background. She aims to use her art to help African-Americans see themselves outside of their ever-politicized context, as just people.