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Julian Opie

November 15 - 28

By Cate McQuaid
November 15, 2007

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Daring, witty, and accessible, Opie deploys pared-down forms that marry art with signage. His figures depict what the symbols for women on restroom doors might do in their off-hours; these ones are pole dancers. His portraits (below) are slightly more detailed, with sparse features, and wonderfully humane. Opie's materials get sexier all the time; here, he's got light boxes and ... (Full article: 100 words)

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