"Late Stage Americanism aka Improper Ideology" - exhibition proposal
"An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times. I choose to reflect the times and the situations in which we find ourselves. That, to me, is my duty. How can you be an artist and not reflect the times? That, to me, is the definition of an artist." - Nina Simone "Late Stage Americanism aka: Improper Ideology" Norm Magnusson 30-35 paintings, sculptures and videos in gallery: 200 (minimum) to 500 linear feet - 'historical' marker sculptures and augmented reality (AR) installation outside "Very few artists have so consistently looked at the society around them (and the government around that society) with as insightful and creative an eye as Norm Magnusson. After four decades of looking forward to each new series, it's become clear that his painting, sculpture and conceptual work will continue to resonate and get sharper, smarter, and more inspirational." - Harley Spiller, Ken Dewey Director, Franklin Furnace * ...