Emily Mae Smith Depicts Gender, Sexuality & Capitalism in "Avalon" Exhibition

New York-based artist Emily Mae Smith is holding her solo exhibition "Avalon" in her first-ever Japanese showcase at Perrotin Tokyo.Emily Mae Smith was born in Texas and draws upon Surrealism, Pop Art and Symbolism in her works which comment on current politics and society. She is most known for her signature character, the broomstick-inspired art piece inspired by Disney's 1940 film Fantasia. In addition to Smith's Art Nouveau graphics drawn from Disney are nods to psychedelic posters from the ...