Reflections on art and architecture by TIME critic Richard Lacayo.

Andrew Wyeth: 1917-2009

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Christina's World, Andrew Wyeth, 1948/photo: MOMA

The famous American realist painter has died. Wyeth was of course one of those beloved artists the artworld never quite knew what to do with. I'll have more to say later today on Time.com.

UPDATE: You can find my appreciation here.

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