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The Pose
A guest curation by Hamilton-Selway Fine Art
Figurative art, a significant presence in the realm of artistic expression, traces its roots back to the earliest cave drawings, notably exemplified in the timeless murals of Chauvet Cave in France. Yet, amidst this enduring tradition, there emerges a distinctive focus on “The Pose,” a nuanced facet that artists have tirelessly honed and refined throughout the years of artistic evolution.

Shifting away from the rigidity characteristic of 18th and 19th-century portraiture, a palpable transformation takes shape. Figures, once confined to static representations, now burst forth with dynamic vitality. The artistic trajectory pivots away from stagnation, paving the way for a newfound appreciation of dance-like movements, genuine reactions, and captivating poses.

“The Pose” encapsulates a curated selection of works that serve as a testament to the artist’s mastery in portraying movement and a profound sense of expressiveness. In this exploration, the static gives way to the dynamic, and puts the viewer into the realm of kinetic artistry.

Cabeza, from Portfolio II, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hamilton-Selway Fine Art
James, Robert Longo, Hamilton-Selway Fine Art
Night: William Dunas Dance (Suite of Four, Alex Katz, MLTPL
Pop Shop I (B), Keith Haring, Michael Lisi/Contemporary Art
Shipboard Girl, Roy Lichtenstein, Taglialatella Galleries
Crossing by Julian Opie, Jonathan Novak, Contemporary Art
Byron On Hand, David Hockney, Clifton Gallery
Untitled (Agusto Bugarin with Swatch Watch), Jean-Michel Basquiat, Taglialatella Galleries
Six Colorful Gags (male), John Baldessari, Kenneth A. Friedman & Co.
Self Portrait, Chuck Close, Vertu Fine Art
Port Arthur Texas Library Print, Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Fontaine Gallery
Mick Jagger (FS II.142), Andy Warhol, Revolver Gallery