Rashid Johnson Leaves No Medium Uncovered to Pursue His Art

18/04/2025 29 min Episodio 1159
Rashid Johnson Leaves No Medium Uncovered to Pursue His Art

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Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith, Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator.