Tweaked Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Given the untimely death of Hung Liu this weekend, this show is pretty much a must see, IMO. Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands August 27, 2021 - May 30, 2022 “The story of America as a destination for the homeless and hungry of the world is not only a myth. It is a story of desperation, of sadness, of uncertainty, of leaving your home. It is also a story of determination, and—more than anything—of hope.” Hung Liu, 2017 Hung Liu (1948-2021) was a contemporary Chinese American artist, whose multilayered paintings have established new frameworks for understanding portraiture in relation to time, memory, and history. Often sourcing her subjects from photographs, Liu elevates overlooked individuals by amplifying the stories of those who have historically been invisible or unheard. Having lived through war, political revolution, exile, and displacement, she offers a complex picture of an Asian Pacific American experience. Her portraits speak powerfully to those seeking a better life, in the United States and elsewhere. Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands will be the artist’s first major exhibition on the East Coast. This is also the first time that a museum will focus on Liu’s portraiture. In Memoriam: Hung Liu 1948–2021 ArtForum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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