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Textile works by Haitian artist Myrlande Constant, 2000s-20s, who learned beading while working in a wedding dress factory with her mother before opening her own textile art studio employing several women factory workers.

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Hanging beaded textile work illustrating a scene with a bishop, a church, snakes and various motifs from the bible and Catholic iconography
Hanging beaded textile work illustrating a scene with a man and a woman in a field
Hanging beaded textile work illustrating several scenes including a drummer performance, a funeral, and a group of people being visited by angels, all organized around a large dark tree with a glowing eye in its trunk.
Hanging beaded textile work illustrating a scene a group of Black musicians playing instruments in a field


Paintings by Chicago-based Kenyan artist Wangari Mathenge, 2020s, whose portraits and domestic scenes explore diaspora and cross-cultural experience.

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Painting of a Black woman in a bright pink and purple outfit, lying down sleeping on a white carpet, an open book and slippers on the floor next to her. The room is filled with cushy, colorful, patterned pillows, couches, and blankets.
Painting of an older Black woman wearing a long multi-patterned dress and orange head wrap, sitting at a green vanity holding a book in her hands. The room is decorated with green walls and carpet, colorful pillows, and a wooden end table. The angle is from slightly below, and she looks knowingly at the viewer
Painting of a Black woman with her hair tied into a top knot, wearing a colorful geometric pattern dress, leaning over a pink bathroom sink with a large mirror. The reflection shows her in a different pose, her hands up to her head as if adjusting her hair.
Painting of two Black women standing over a young man sitting at a small pink table. One woman holds a mirror in front of him and the other works on his hair. The room is decorated with patterned wallpaper, curtains, and carpet, and a small fluffy dog looks out from the lower left corner.


Works by Japanese photographer Homma Takashi, 2010s, who creates large camera obscuras in hotel rooms to capture the views from his windows.

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Slightly blurry image of Mt Fuji shown upside down against a deep blue sky
Slightly blurry black and white image of a narrow radio tower standing in a sparse, rural landscape
Slightly blurry black and white composite image of four photos making up a church dome with ornate carvings, shown upside down
Slightly blurry composite image of four photos, making up a rusty water tower with an apartment building and scaffolding behind it


Sculpture by American artist Daniel Giordano, 2020s, whose work combines various techniques and materials (woodworking, glassblowing, assemblage, pottery, etc) in forms inspired by his own memories.

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Sculpture of a partial section of a motorcycle with long tubes curving upward holding a beak-like form, all covered with a textured, rusty finish
Sculpture of a standing bird-like figure made up of colorful bits of fuzzy material and ceramic elements
Sculpture of a standing abstract figure made up of various found objects and materials
Sculpture of a decayed-looking jetski standing upward, above it is a birdlike figure made of found materials with wings outstretched


Photos from the "Invitation to Invade" series by Nigerian photographer Adedolapo Boluwatife, 2020s, incorporating both constructed sets and a real plastic construction site in his explorations of overwhelming plastic waste and environmental destruction.

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Photo of a shirtless Black man seen from the back surrounded by falling plastic bottles, with his arms outstretched as if trying to ward them off
Photo of a large pile of plastic bottles filling the entire frame, with the outstretched hands of a Black figure reaching out from within, their body lost in the bottles
Photo of a shirtless Black man lying as if sleeping on a huge translucent bag full of plastic bottles, with other large bags and piles of bottles surrounding him
Photo of a shirtless Black man standing against a dusty white-brown sky, holding a huge translucent bag of plastic bottles on his head, totally obscuring his face


Airbrush paintings by American artist Angelina Rivas, 2020s, whose imagery is inspired by transcendentalism, science-fiction, conspiracy theories, cults, spiritualism, and the space "where the utopian meets the dystopian."

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Abstract painting with a floating magenta form with long curving tendrils like curling leaves and white circles, bordered by blue lines against a soft peach background
Abstract painting with a floating magenta form with long curving tendrils, alongside a tower of rock-like forms with rainbow elements, against a soft peach background
Abstract painting of long curving tendrils and circles in bright blue, red, and magenta against a yellow background
Abstract painting of long curving tendrils and circles in blue, white, and magenta against a blue background


Installations by Afro-Brazilian artist Tadáskía, 2020s, whose multimedia practice expresses the "transformation and joy influenced by her experiences as a Black trans woman" as well as referencing the broader histories of Brazil.

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Gallery with walls drawn all over with colorful, semi-abstract animal and floral motifs. The walls are lined with white squares, some filled with individual drawings. On the floor are curving platforms holding abstract stick sculptures and bowls containing various materials
Gallery with a curving wall, pillar, and ceiling drawn all over with colorful, semi-abstract animal and floral motifs. The walls are lined with white squares, some filled with individual drawings. On the floor are three pink circles holding wooden driftwood sculptures
Gallery with walls drawn all over with colorful, semi-abstract motifs. On the floor are abstract wooden sculptures


"Future artifacts" by Hamburg-based American artist and jeweler Corrina Goutos, 2020s, who de- and re-constructs post-consumer objects.

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A symmetrical pendant featuring lighters, padlocks, and metal balls set within a white piece of coral and strung on a white ribbon
A small ipod and amethyst butterfly brooch buried in a small piece of bone or coral
 White shell pierced with metal earrings and bars, on a thick metal chain
Sculpture of two white shells linked by a metal chain posed atop a half-closed white mac laptop with pieces of marble slid between its screen and keyboard


Paintings by Netherlands-based Iraqi artist and illustrator Afifa Aleiby, 2000s-20s.

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Painting in a slightly flattened, slightly exaggerated style of a fair-skinned woman standing by a window holding a white flower, wearing a sleeveless blue dress with a purple shawl and red ribbon wrapped in her hair
Painting in a slightly flattened, slightly exaggerated style of a fair-skinned woman with short dark hair wearing a white dress, lying in a field of flowers and tall grasses, leaning on her right elbow
Painting in a slightly flattened, slightly exaggerated style of a fair-skinned woman with long dark hair wearing a flowing white dress and dancing in a field of brown and dark green ferns, her face upturned to the sky with eyes closed
Painting in a slightly flattened, slightly exaggerated style of a fair-skinned woman with short dark hair wearing a white blouse and red skirt, standing stiffly against a dark wall decorated with a floral still life, a trumpet, an angel figurine, and a nude Classical sculpture


Digital abstractions by Dutch artist Jerry-Lee Bosmans, 2020s.

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Abstract composition of various shapes in bright colors, composed of repeated thin circles forming rounded forms and shift in width and color, overlapping each other in an energetic grouping
Abstract composition of a contiguous curving line moving in and out and overlapping itself in a cluster, each curve painted in flat, bold colors fluctuating with gradient effects
Abstract composition of a three pill-shaped ovals overlapping each other in a vertical zig-zag shape, shifting colors and gradients with each overlap
Abstract composition of two vertical columns of overlapping circles in bright colors that form different hues at the circles' intersections


Stoneware sculpture by Zimbabwean artist Xanthe Somers, 2020s, whose practice examines "the subtle treason of objects".

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Abstract ceramic sculpture standing on two rounded legs with a funnel shape at the top over a rounded center, and two chains emerging on either side. The surface is covered in a loose grid in blue and pink with white circles in each square's center
Two abstract ceramic sculptures with slender, oblong vase shapes covered in orange, black, and white decorations with ceramic flowers emerging from the top openings
Abstract ceramic sculpture standing on three round legs with a big "O" shape on top, painted in a squiggly line pattern in black and yellow
Abstract ceramic sculpture in an oblong vase shape, covered in a green and pink grid pattern with white and orange rings erupting in horizontal rows


Paintings by LA-based Canadian artist Andy Dixon, 2010s, whose work explores symbols of decadence and the relationship between art and wealth.

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Colorful painting of a Classical scene with a figure wrapped in drapery reclining under a tree with two cherubs holding instruments and a laurel
Still life painting of various fruits, instruments, pottery, and lobster in a green room
Still life painting of a pink room holding a bright red table and striped chair decorated with books, sculpture, patterned carpet, and a large painting of a tiger.
Painting of a man and woman passing each over on a central staircase in a room decorated with floral paintings, an ornately patterned carpet, and tall green plants


Sculpture by American artist Mika Obayashi, 2020s, using paper and cotton thread to create delicate large-scale forms that investigate the relationship between material and space.

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Sculpture installed in the corner of a gallery, made up of long cascading white threads with strips of white paper hanging from the bottom building up into a tall triangle, its point reaching a small black circle within the threads
Hanging sculpture installed floor-to-ceiling in a gallery, made up of long cascading threads with strips of paper hanging within, arranged in vertical layers, dyed a blue-to-white gradient moving upwards
Hanging sculpture made up of long cascading black threads with strips of black paper arranged within, suspended from the ceiling so the threads are loose at the bottom
Hanging sculpture installed floor-to-ceiling in a gallery, made up of long cascading red threads with strips of white paper hanging within, arranged in swirling shapes, and a dark circle in the center


Mixed media works on burlap by Indian American artist Kaveri Raina, 2010s-20s.

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Assortment of painterly abstract forms gathered around a loose figurative shape with a large orange hand in the center
Assortment of painterly abstract forms in bold green and maroon hues with a thin squiggly purple line running in a loop behind them
Abstract composition of several floating forms vaguely resembling legs, arms and torso, overlaid with a graphite textured circle in the center
Assortment of painterly abstract forms in deep green, blue, and maroon hues gathered on the right of the composition. There is a semi-transparent outline of a seated figure on the left.


Mixed media works by Jordan-based Palestinian artist Dana Barqawi, 2010s-20s, whose practice explores women's resistance and experience under colonialism and occupation.

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Mixed media work of a white silhouette of a woman embracing a another woman from behind who is dressed in blue patterned fabric, holding a small child of her own. Rays of light, doves, trees and flowers surround them
Mixed media portrait of a woman dressed in a long tunic and head covering, looking at the viewer with a small smile, holding a sleeping child wrapped in a gold-patterned blanket, surrounded by gold floral details and blue written script
Mixed media work of a woman gathering oranges in a grove with a large sun radiating gold lines over their leaves
Mixed media work of a woman dressed in various patterned fabrics, holding a large watermelon over her head and surrounded by falling and floating watermelon slices and cacti, against a gold leaf background


Photos from the "Hello My Name Is…" project by British artist Nadia Lee Cohen, 2021, who created over 30 unique personas inspired by her collection of nametags, thrifting items and clothing compiled to represent each character.

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Still life photo of a collection of items arranged on an orange cream background, including a book "Stop Aging Now!", an Elvis mug, and cigarettes
Portrait photo of the artist dressed as a young man in a striped tshirt and jeans, sitting on a stool against an orange cream background
Portrait photo of the artist dressed as an older woman wearing a floral pink sweatshirt and long floral skirt, sitting on a stool against an orange cream background
Still life photo of a collection of items arranged on an orange cream background, including a TV Guide, Nixon button, bacon, pills, and car keys


Textile works by Amsterdam-based German artist Joana Schneider, 2020s, who uses repurposed ropes, natural dyes, and recycled plastic in her sustainable pieces.

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Symmetrical abstraction in green, yellow, and soft pink made up of layers of textile lines and bulbous forms
Symmetrical abstraction in green, blue, and white made up of layers of curving textile lines and bulbous forms
Symmetrical abstraction in green and pink made up of layers of curving textile lines
Abstraction in green, brown, and cream made up of layers of curving textile lines


Paintings by Chinese artist Qiu Xiaofei, 2010s-20s, whose dreamlike scenes and semi-abstract compositions explore his own memories and subconscious "thought diversions".

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Painting of a semi-abstract scene with skulls and curving sticks, in a palette of pink, green, and black, with a figure all in white standing near the center
Painting of a semi-abstract scene with a mass of red and black in the center and sketchy curving shapes around it
Painting of two cartoonish figures standing amidst a pile of coiled snake-like creatures in a bright palette of yellow, orange, and green
Painting of cartoon-like figures huddled together around a collection of red rocks against a dark blue sky


Paintings by American artist Sayre Gomez, 2020s, whose urban landscapes explore class divides, commercialization, and industrial sprawl in Los Angeles.

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Painting of an abandoned liquor store and empty parking lot at night, with a huge lightning storm in the sky behind it
Painting of a collage-like cluster of buildings and industrial machines, set against a purple mountainscape
Painting of an overfull dumpster under a glowing sign for "Lincoln Plaza" with various business names, against a purple-pink sunset and silhouetted power lines
Painting of a broken down, burnt-out car on a street filled with paper debris, with the city skyline in the background and an orange sky


Airbrush and acrylic works by NY-based Italian artist Bea Scaccia, 2020s, whose still life motifs are pulled from fairy tales, monsters, and mythology.

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Detailed painting showing an assortment of objects including pearls, hairclips, textiles, and curly blue hair
Detailed painting showing an assortment of objects including pearls, candles, jewelry, textiles, and colorful wigs
Detailed painting in a cool color palette showing an assortment of fabrics and furs, with a dark ghoulish arm emerging from the right edge of the frame
Detailed painting of an assortment of objects including fabric, pearls, hair clips, and colorful wigs


Sculpture by British-Guyanese artist Hew Locke, 2010s-20s, whose multilayered works explores the visual language of power, and how different nations build their identities through symbols of authority.

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Marble sculpture of Queen Victoria draped with gold jewelry and military imagery
Sculpture of a nude woman covered in stars with dragonfly wings, holding lines of masks from her hands
Gold sculpture of a large two-handled vase engraved with large floating eyes and a portrait of a puffy-cheeked white man at the bottom
Photo of an outdoor sculpture of Columbus covered in gold and pearls


Quilts by Canadian and Salteaux artist Wally Dion, 2010s-20s, merging traditional symbols with contemporary materials.

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Hanging quilt with a star pattern in a green palette, using shiny and transparent fabrics
Hanging quilt with a star pattern in a green, red, and yellow palette, made with circuit boards
Hanging quilt with a star pattern in a green palette, made with circuit boards
Photo of a figure standing on a ladder against a cloudy sky, holding a large quilt with a star pattern made with shiny and transparent fabrics, billowing in the wind above


Paintings by NYC-based German artist Stefanie Heinze, 2010s-20s, whose compositions often start as small-scale collaged drawings the artist then adapts into large-scale canvases.

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Semi-abstract painting with various floating shapes and body parts in a slightly cartoonish style
Semi-abstract painting with various floating shapes, organic motifs, and body parts in a slightly cartoonish style
Semi-abstract painting with various floating shapes and body parts in a slightly cartoonish style
Semi-abstract painting with various floating shapes and body parts in a slightly cartoonish style


Ceramic sculpture by Japanese artist Yamaguchi Mio, 2020s, whose work incorporates countless folds representative of unexpressed and hidden emotions.

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Abstract sculpture in cream and brown tones, a rounded shape made up of folded-over sections
Abstract sculpture in monochromatic sepia, a rounded shape made up of folded-over sections
Abstract sculpture in grey and blush tones, a tall ovular shape made up of folded-over sections
Abstract sculpture in grey and teal tones, a rounded vertical shape made up of folded-over sections


Paintings from the Sky series by Chinese artist Zhao Zhao, 2019-2021, seeking to depict a sky that he could no longer see behind air pollution in Beijing.

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Semi-abstract painting of a cloudy sky in deep blue tones
Semi-abstract painting of a cloudy sky in deep blue tones
Semi-abstract painting of a cloudy sky in deep blue tones
Semi-abstract painting of a cloudy sky in deep blue tones


Mixed media works by Massachusetts-based South African artist Peter Sacks, 2010s-20s, combining various fabrics and materials from different countries he's lived in or visited.

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Abstract composition made up of different fabric strips
Abstract composition made up of different fabric strips
Abstract composition made up of different fabric strips
Abstract composition made up of different fabric strips


Portraits by Pakistani artist Ali Kazim, 2020s, whose use of color is inspired by his study of the Bengal School's watercolorists.

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Watercolor portrait of a Brown man wearing a white sleeveless tank standing against a pale background, with a brown duck on his head
Watercolor portrait of a Brown man with a shaved head in profile, against a deep red background
Watercolor portrait of a Brown man with a pointed beard and loose white shirt standing in profile, against a deep yellow background
Watercolor portrait of a Brown man with a bun and dark blue shirt standing with his head bowed down, against a teal background