“When Black and White are colors and not races, people will still fall in love and discriminate between partners and feel sad and bad and need art that breaks your heart and takes you to those places where pain becomes beauty.”
Quote by Marlene Dumas
Work
Marlene Dumas: suspect
Marlene Dumas: suspect is a comprehensive examination of the art of Marlene Dumas, a renowned contemporary artist known for her evocative and thought-provoking paintings. The book features in-depth analysis of her work, which often includes figures in enigmatic and unsettling scenarios. It examines the artist's exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and the human condition, reflecting on the complexities of human experience. The text provides a detailed look at Dumas's technique and the emotional depth of her imagery, offering readers a nuanced understanding of her artistic vision. more
Author
Marlene Dumas
Marlene Dumas is a South African-born contemporary artist known for her portraits that often explore themes of race, gender, and social issues with a strong emotional and critical perspective. more