The American artist Philip Guston was often at the centre of controversy during his lifetime for his uncompromising portrait of American life. Since his death in 1980, his art has continued to attract debate, most recently with the postponement in 2020 of a retrospective of his work. That exhibition can now be seen at London’s Tate Modern where, alongside his more contentious pieces, the show reveals the many facets of this prolific artist, illustrating how his work developed from complex murals to cartoonish paintings. Artist, writer and educator Irene Wise discusses Guston’s life and explores the personal, political and aesthetic influences on his work. Read more about Philip Guston in the Autumn 2023 issue of JR.
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Header photo: Painting, Smoking, Eating by Philip Guston, 1973, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam © The Estate of Philip Guston
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