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Wayne Thiebaud: Cakes, Colors, and the Art of Appropriation

Wayne Thiebaud at the Legion on Honor, gallery view 2

Wayne Thiebaud’s Art and the Question of Appropriation When you first see a Wayne Thiebaud painting, it’s impossible not to grin. Rows of frosted cakes, slices of pie, and gumball machines pop in thick, buttery brushstrokes, glowing like treasures behind a bakery window. At first glance, they’re just sweet treats—but look closer, and you’ll find […]

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