Is it possible to value art both culturally and monetarily, or are these values in conflict with one another? Due Monday Nov 19

Artists Presentations on November 12th

In thinking about the work we saw today by artists Kara Walker, Yinka Shonibare, Vija Celmins, Cao Fei and Mark Dion, explain how their works speak to concepts like truth, rejuvenation, globalization and identity? Wy do you think these are issues in which contemporary artists are so interested?