Cover of Prado. On the Cover Design: A Preparatory drawing by the sculptor Cristina Iglesias for the [...]
Bill Henson, Untitled 5/59, 1990-91
Bill Henson, Untitled 29/77, 1990-1991
Looking at these and the other images from the Paris Opera Project, I am surprised by their strong sense of narrative. Yes, they are beautifully composed, but it is knowing the story that makes it possible to appreciate the technical artistry in Henson’s work.
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