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Chuck Close: Painting from the Grid

March 24, 2006

Chuck Close artist

Jeffrey D. Grove curator, modern and contemporary art, High Museum of Art

Internationally recognized artist Chuck Close talks with Jeffrey D. Grove, Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art about working with photographs, painting from the grid, and collaboration with master printers and papermakers. Close reflects on his 40 year career and discusses his continuously innovative approach to portraiture with particular emphasis on his self portraits.

Topics: Art & Architecture | People & Places

Tags: Artists | Interviews | Painting

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