Step inside this lively community arts center as painter Marlon Mullen makes the last piece for his major solo exhibition at MoMA. For nearly 40 years, Mullen has been based at the NIAD Art Center, a progressive art studio for artists with developmental disabilities in his native Richmond, California.
Donated issues of art publications serve as his primary subject matter. Upon selecting a cover or an interior page as a point of departure, Mullen paints using acrylic on canvas, flat on a table. Through bold swirls and vivid colors, watch Mullen’s artistic process unfold. His vibrant paintings, with their lush surfaces and bold color, expand the long-standing tradition of making art about art.
“Projects: Marlon Mullen” is on view at MoMA through April 20, 2025. Come see the finished painting and this video in the exhibition.
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