""Whitten defied traditional boundaries between abstraction and representation, race and nation, culture and technology, individual identity and global history. He made art matter in a world in turmoil.""
""In Rashid Johnson's largest exhibition to date, he has taken over the rotunda in styleâhanging several plants from the skylight as a teaser to his artfully potted garden.""
The article discusses three significant art exhibitions: a retrospective of Jack Whitten, a breakout show by Rashid Johnson, and a piece by Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. Whitten's collection spans six decades, featuring mosaic-like works and poignant responses to socio-political events. Johnson's exhibition is immersive, using plant life and self-portraits to navigate themes of identity. Prophet's work emphasizes Afro-Indigenous identity and resilience. Together, these exhibitions illustrate the impact of culture, identity, and historical context in contemporary art.
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