DOROTHY DEHNER “BICEP” INK AND WATERCOLOR, 1954Dorothy Dehner (19011994) was an influential American artist who worked with drawing, painting, printmaking, and most notably sculpture. Dehner's legacy has been overshadowed by her ex husband, the acclaimed sculptor David Smith, for many years. Stifled by their tumultuous relationship, Dehner would only fully commit to her practice after divorcing him in 1951. This break was highly fruitful for her artistic output and reputation in the following

he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works

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his artwork is instantly recognizable across all mediums

primarily focused on drawing

His iconic works feature signature forms

The man rests his shoulder against the edge of an exceptionally large monument crafted in the profile of a foot

"Istorzo" is a paradigm of his work in his signature brushed aluminum

Though known for his unrivalled output in photography

Mead's work synthesized of both European Modernism and mid-century American abstraction

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and their bodies are often exposed

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