Artist Talk: Henry Taylor at the Art Institute of Chicago

Henry Taylor (born 1958) is a Los Angeles-based artist whose work explores the intersection of race and urban life through vibrant palettes, playful compositions, and intimate portraiture. While he is most known for his acrylic paintings, his work often questions the accessibility of the medium itself, and thus expands into a sculptural realm, using found objects such as milk cartons and cigarettes. Recently, Taylor’s narrative paintings on family history, the cotton industry, and modern police brutality were featured at the 2017 Whitney Biennial.

[@marcep5458]

so refreshing to see an artist be this humble and witty.

[@lancerutledge3844]

A great painter, totally authentic as a person, and no pretenses. So refreshing, considering how much bullshit exists in the art world.

[@jerrytwin]

I would love to meet him some day. Very Authentic person.

[@nighttrain425]

True.I agree.

[@erbankountry]

Love this talk so beautiful

[@LuisTorres-mx8fg]

Love this guy. LOVE his Work.

[@BronzevilleHistoricalSociety]

Mr. Taylor confirms "my way" of presenting myself.. Kudos

[@cansam2905]

fucking love this guy!

[@carlaharder5078]

beautiful

[@saintphifer1431]

Incredible!

[@ew6988]

Lol “Shit we gonna get out here early” 💯

[@themaster-zz1tb]

Epic

[@cedarraine7829]

What’s his beef with Gerhard?

[@batzeth]

He Is fantastic. I would like to know the name of the teacher he mentioned, James Harvis? I Googled It and nothing appears. I would like to check that artistst who inspires him being his teacher

[@elsobrino]

james jarvaise

[@batzeth]

@@elsobrino Gracias José

[@waynecameron2155]

Super fucking awesome

[@nathanielmoody3656]

Damn…zero fucks!!!