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John Currin: The Complete WorksCurrin creates classically inspired, socially incisive, often unsettling works that display impeccable draftsmanship and a keen wit. Featuring contributions from critic and curator Allison Gingeras and author Dave Eggers, this fullcolor, 448-page volume presents Currin’s entire oeuvre to date, along with biographical and exhibition information.
Rife with references that span the whole of art history, Currin’s paintings showcase classical style and a contemporary sensibility, offering pointed commentary on current social and political issues. Intelligent and sometimes searingly funny, his works have won him international acclaim and numerous exhibitions, including a major solo presentation organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, in 2003. Join the artist for a discussion of his ideas, process, and practices, followed by a book signing in The Schwab Room. Free with museum admission.
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