Mid Modern Exhibit of the Influence of World War Two
Mid Modern Exhibit of the Influence of World War Two Introduction As I touched upon in my last installment and throughout this blog, I’m a huge fan of history, especially the World War eras. So, after choosing to highlight World War One and its influence on art last week, it only felt right to pick World War Two for this. Just as the war changed technology and borders, it also left a lasting and meaningful mark on art. This can be seen in myriad ways and perspectives even today. Everything from changing art styles and themes to the rise of new and influential artistic practitioners is on display throughout this reverting era. Hopefully, these changes will be as apparent and interesting to you as they are to me throughout the rest of this issue. With that out of the way, it is time to look at my first artist, the amazing Allen Say. Allen Say and The Bicycle Man Literature and art have always gone hand in hand for me, so I knew I had to highlight Say’s