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Cowards, Autocrats, and Other Traitors

The stunning candor of George W. Bush’s new paintings establishes his reputation as a 21st-Century Goya, capable of uncovering the humanity in monsters.

Download the press release here. 

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From the series “Oh, Cults” for the new issue of The Baffler, “Holy Cults”. 

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“What the Fuck is the Art World?!” 2017. 45″ x 55″. Acrylic on paper mounted on aluminum. Courtesy of the artist and Postmasters Gallery.  

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Almost a decade old, feels like today. #2008 

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Times Review (After Buchel) included in the Flag Art Foundation’s group show, The Times.  

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The Great Confusion. Watercolor, graphite, and acrylic on paper mounted on aluminum. 45″ x 55″. 2016

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Is Donald Trump an Existential Threat? (Or just a major asshole), Graphite on paper, 23 1/4″ x 16 1/2″, 2016.  Courtesy of the artist and Postmasters Gallery. 

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Some Names for Drumpf. 16″ x 20″. Graphite and watercolor on paper. 2016.

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Which Democrat are you voting for?  I’m voting for Bernie Sanders in the NY State Democratic Primary.  canivote.org

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The deadline to apply for a free* stay in New York with MONTH2MONTH is April 1st through.  MONTH2MONTH is a public art project in private residences co-organized with Jennifer Dalton. www.month2month.nyc *free for you

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“What Art Really Buys You.” Acrylic, graphite, colored pencil,  yupo paper mounted on aluminum, 44″ x 55″. 2015.

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“The Critique of Irrational Judgment”. Acrylic, colored pencil, and graphite on paper mounted on aluminum. 44″ x 55″. 2015 

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Why be an Artist?! 27″ x 33″, Colored pencil, acrylic, paper mounted on aluminium, 2015.  

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Some Recent Art Villains, 15″ x 19″ Graphite, watercolor, and pencil, 2015.  Available at the Smack Mellon Kentucky Derby and Art Auction Benefit.  Buy a ticket for $300. #art

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Transmitter is ripping through back issue of The Conversation Art Podcast and loved hearing William Powhida talking art.

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Dear Grand Rapids, Graphite and watercolor on paper, 2014. Courtesy of the Kendall College of Art and Design and The Fed Galleries. 

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WTF Have I Been Doing?! (Here). Graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor on paper. 15" x 19". 2014. Courtesy of Casa Maauad.