Jonathan Canady

An abstract crouching figure has a target on their back and extra eyes for self-protection.

“The Vigilant” 2.11.26 - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

"We have a need for an enlightened, watchful articulate opposition. We have no need for semi-secret societies who are absolutist, dictatorial and would substitute for a rule of law and reason an indiscriminate assault on the institutions that must be held sacrosanct."
~Rod Serling

Reading “Native Son” for the first time was quite an education. It has remained with me ever since.

Abstract drawing of a figure with no head and a hole in the chest and groin.

“Thoughtless” 2.5.26 - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

How Richard Wright Shaped John Wilson’s Protest Art Wilson, like Wright before him, wrestled with the psychic toll of racial violence on Black families in his paintings and lithographs.

With “Native Son,” Richard Wright ignited a fire in American literature. One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, he inspired many, including the artist John Wilson, who would go on to use Wright’s words in his prints and paintings.

Edith’s Diary: Drew Daniel on Creating Art under Fascism | The Quietus Drew Daniel of The Soft Pink Truth & Matmos asks an existential question of himself, what good is making music under fascism?

This is a really fantastic bit of writing. It could be applicable to any art form. #art

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“Permanent Record” 1.21.26 (repost of flatbed scan) - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

Excellent. Congratulations Shaun!

Marcel Duchamp

1925-28 • Man Ray

Yessum.

Epic. I grew up in Colorado but 🤯

These are great!

That rules. I hope you get a solo show this year too!

Thank you for sharing this.

“Living Arms” 1.6.26 - wax oil pastel and pencil on paper - 11 x 8.5” #art #drawing #contemporaryart

That costume and original photos from that shoot are in the INCOGNITO exhibition at Humber Street Gallery. Still open until 25th January - when I’m there to talk with Caroline Catz. Just few tix left www.eventbrite.co.uk @humberstgallery.bsky.social

Holy moley!

A selection of various kinds of markets at a Michael's craft store in Chicago on Elston Ave. Someone has written "FUCK ICE!!" on the display alongside various other scribbles.

In Chicago, people protest ICE everywhere, including the marker display at this Michael's store on Elston Ave.

I got to see the newly renovated Portland Art Museum with my partner Suzie and good friend Alyson Bowen yesterday. The improvements are amazing. We all enjoyed the large exhibition of Rick Bartow’s work. Fantastic / heavy stuff. This is called “Song Bear” (2011). #art

That Bogart photo is 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for this!

That place is pretty amazing.

A favorite among my drawings in the “Carry On” book - “Observer” for the #BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse - This is a high res scan with a detail crop. #art

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Just needs a little reverb.

A favorite among my more recent drawings - “Cross Purposes” for the #BlueSkyArtShow #FavoriteThings - This is a new high res scan with a detail crop. #art

Love it. Have you tried the Napalm Death Peel Session?

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Amazing stuff!

Never heard this comp or the CCMF 7” - thanks Marc!

If anyone can direct my attention to anything rivaling Raw Power “Fuck Authority” I would be most appreciative.