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The paintings of Robert Ryman

What is it about?

This article focuses on the Surface Veil series of paintings by American abstract painter Robert Ryman (1930-2019) . This essay suggests that these paintings are a turning point in the relationship between Ryman's work and the gallery wall, and considers how the multiple layers and uneven edges lead to complex and often contradictory spaces.

Why is it important?

Ryman's work is often talked about in materialist terms. This article reconsiders the phenomenal aspects of looking at Ryman's paintings.

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