How an abstract work can capture a specific truth
In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, American conceptual artist Glenn Ligon reflects on the painting 'The Great Bieri' from The Met's collection.
Born in 1960, Glenn Ligon is a versatile American conceptual artist whose practice spans painting, video, neon, and installation. In this video, he explores the tension between abstraction and specificity by responding to a work within The Met's collection.
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