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Articles by Andrew Solomon: Visual Art


Apr 1990

Empty Rooms

The triumph of northern art is its ability to move us not despite but rather by dint of restraint and exactness.

Mar 1990

Visions of Waking Dreams

Julia Margaret Cameron had her first one-woman show at Colnaghi in 1866. Andrew Solomon reviews her second.

Feb 1990

Paper Tsars

Andrew Solomon travelled to Moscow and met the Paper Architects.

Dec 1989

Painters Made of Turner Stuff

Fifty painters have contributed to the "Salute to Turner" exhibition. Andrew Solomon previews it.

Nov 1989

The Grand Old Avant-Garde

The idea is that the work is interesting not only because these three artists have collaborated on individual projects, but also because each influenced the mindset of the ...

Nov 1989

Surprise Symphony

John Cage has said: "Painting relates to both art and life. Neither can be made. (I try to act in the gap between the two.)"

Oct 1989

The Prodigies Return

The status of the artist in Soviet society at present is both exalted and ridiculous.

Oct 1989

After-Dinner Prints

Andrew Solomon finds prints which won't leave you skint.

Apr 1989

Charming Quiddities

In their New York gallery, Andrew Solomon meets Haim Manishevitz and his wife Audrey Friedman, untiring collectors of art deco, and inveterate anecdotalists.

Jan 1989

Hung, Drawn & Corporate

Andrew Solomon meets the people who advise corporations what to buy.