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Fine Art Connoisseur, March/April 2025
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ON THE COVER
KIT KING (b.1987), “The Tangible Manifestation of Change” (detail), 2017, oil on linen, cut and riveted to an aluminum and steel support, 50 x 36 1/4 in. (overall), Collection of Carl B. Bedell
FEATURES
- ARTISTS MAKING THEIR MARK: THREE TO WATCH
We highlight the talents of Lisa Lackey, Rachel Personett, and LaQuincey Reed. - DAUD AKHRIEV: WANDERING SPIRIT
By Rose Fredrick - CITY LIVIN’
By Max Gillies - MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART & THE BENNETT PRIZE: AN IDEAL PARTNERSHIP
By Leslie Gilbert Elman - KYLE MA: A YOUTHFUL VISION
By Thomas Connors - REDISCOVERING ROCKWELL KENT
By James Lancel McElhinney - WHY SELF-PORTRAITS NOW?
By Paul Rosiak - THE HIDDEN COSTS OF VALUABLE ART
By Daniel Grant - BREAK THE ALGORITHM: MAKING ART THROUGH A LIFETIME
By Julyan Davis - CELEBRATING AMERICA’S GREAT COLLECTORS
The flourishing of contemporary realism becomes even clearer as we highlight outstanding collectors living throughout the country. - OIL PAINTING HEAVEN: A POEM BY GREGG KREUTZ
- GREAT ART WORLDWIDE
We survey 6 top-notch projects occurring this season. - SPRING INTO ART
There are at least 8 great reasons to celebrate the American West this season.
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