The Infinite Art Tournament, Round 1: Dine v. Dix!
Jim Dine
born 1935
American
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Otto Dix
1891-1969
German
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Vote for the artist of your choice! Votes go in the comments. Commentary and links to additional work are welcome. Polls open for at least one month past posting.
Well, thanks to the tournament I can say right off that Dix reminds me a little of Max Beckmann, whom he presumably rubbed elbows with, and a little of Balthus, though without the prepubescent ickiness. Obviously, he's got plenty ick of his own to keep things lively. He's an easy win here. I just can't heart Jim Dine.
Dine can't make up to Dix's lead, and loses this match 5-8. Both artists will progress to opponents who probably be surprising to Tournament followers. Never a dull moment.
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I was initially leaning towards Dix, but the more I look at his art the more it disturbs me. I'll vote Dine.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Dix! I can *totally* relate to that (wo)man in the first painting.
ReplyDelete- Morgan's disturbing aunt
(or disturbed, take your pick)
Dine!!!! My homeboy!
ReplyDeleteDix
ReplyDeleteI like Dix's distinct disturbed style
ReplyDeleteDix please.
ReplyDeleteOooh…I like both of them. But I"m going for Dine.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks to the tournament I can say right off that Dix reminds me a little of Max Beckmann, whom he presumably rubbed elbows with, and a little of Balthus, though without the prepubescent ickiness. Obviously, he's got plenty ick of his own to keep things lively. He's an easy win here. I just can't heart Jim Dine.
ReplyDeleteDix
ReplyDeleteSie(Charlie's mom)
I kind of like the second Dix, and will vote accordingly.
ReplyDeleteI'll go with Dix - just far more interesting.
ReplyDeleteA postcard for Dine has arrived.
ReplyDeleteA low-key vote for Dine.
ReplyDeleteDine can't make up to Dix's lead, and loses this match 5-8. Both artists will progress to opponents who probably be surprising to Tournament followers. Never a dull moment.
ReplyDeleteVoting is closed in this match.