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Open Canon

Open Canon is a bi-monthly column about the American artists you might not know but should.

by John McMahon. The Romantic Realist, little remembered today, had a unique approach to watercolor landscape painting.

Sep 21

by E.R. Zarevich. Best known for her novel 'Nightwood,' Djuna Barnes is regarded by the LGBTQ community as a writer who dared.

Aug 10

by Janna Grace. A century after the publication of her first volume, Aline Murray Kilmer’s brief Wikipedia page introduces her with the fact that…

Jun 15

by Edith Magak. The silent film, long considered lost, is the first narrative film to feature an all-Black cast.

Feb 2

by Andrew Symington. The prominent composer's lesser-known symphony showcases his appreciation for diverse musical influences.

Jan 18

by Adam Zucker. The maverick visual artist rose to prominence during the Abstract Expressionist movement, despite favoring a more representational…

Dec 23, 2021

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