April 2, 2008

Painting Now

Rumors of the death of painting have been greatly exaggerated; despite its cumbersome history, the medium is flourishing in contemporary practices. In this issue of Artkrush, we discuss how artists such as David Noonan, Julie Mehretu, and Kehinde Wiley are using found images, architectural forms, and historical tropes to subvert painting's traditions. We highlight the portraits of South African artist and DJ Mustafa Maluka, and talk to Dana Schutz about her studio practice and artistic inspirations. On the gallery circuit, we recommend large-scale portraits by Houston-based artist Robert Pruitt in LA and Iván Navarro's light sculptures in Paris, and our media pick is a monograph on romantic painter Karen Kilimnik.