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From Every Country

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Danny Goldfield's image of Basim Erzouki, representing Iraq, was chosen for Life magazine's cover in June, 2006.
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Latin American Resilience

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Jika González

A collection of photography focused on Latin America at Instituto Cervantes in New York City will challenge the way you view that vast and storied culture. Jika González reviews the award-winning exhibition from Madrid that portrays strength and resilience in places as varied as Mexico, Peru, Argentina and parts of Cental America. A slideshow accompanies the essay.

Revolutionaries in Modern Art

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Shaun Randol

In pop art, a performance piece, and the urban scene, "revolutionary" was the theme du jour for three artistic presentations recently in New York City. Shaun Randol reviews Shepard Fairey's portrait gallery of revolutionary figures; Chaw Ei Thein's tortured performance piece in homage to imprisoned, Burmese revolutionaries; and revolutionary street artist Banksy's film, Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Review: Transformed Conversation with Chaw ei Thein and Brad Darcy

Monday, February 22, 2010

Brooklyn’s Soapbox Gallery was hopping February 19 for the opening reception for works presented by artists Chaw Ei Thein and Brad Darcy. The DJ spun some smooth tunes, curator Nunu Hung held court, and a packed house took in the striking works of the two artists coming together under the banner of “Transformed Conversation.”

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