“At the moment my art is situated between the pornographic tendency to reveal everything and the erotic inclination to hide what it's all about.”
Quote by Marlene Dumas
Work
Marlene Dumas: Intimate Relations
Marlene Dumas: Intimate Relations is a comprehensive examination of the art of Marlene Dumas, highlighting her distinctive style and thematic concerns. The book delves into the artist's use of oil paint to create evocative and often unsettling images that explore the complexities of human relationships and emotional states. 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
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