The canvas as a mirror for the internal self

How artists explore identity | Modern Art & Ideas · 4:36 · Video: The Museum of Modern Art · Watch at the source

In short: Explore how iconic figures of the modern art movement use visual language to navigate the complexities of personal and collective identity.

This film examines the diverse methods used by artists to investigate who we are. By looking at the works of Frida Kahlo, Glenn Ligon, and Andy Warhol, the viewer can see how different techniques—from portraiture to conceptual exploration—serve as tools for expressing identity.

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