Tuesday, October 3, 2017

The Infinite Art Tournament, Left Bracket Second Round: Tanguy v. Newman!


Yves Tanguy
1890 - 1955
French

Lost to Rufino Tamayo in Round 1 by a two-vote swing. YOUR VOTE COUNTS!!!
Tied with Gerard Ter Borch in Round 1 Elimination.  
Beat Kenneth Noland in a First Round Elimination tiebreaker.






Barnett Newman
1905 - 1970
American

Beat Bruce Nauman in Round 1.
Lost to Ben Nicholson in Round 2, in a November 2015 match.






Vote for the artist of your choice in the comments, or any other way that works for you. Commentary and links to additional work are welcome. Polls open for at least one month past posting, but likely much longer.

12 comments:

DrSchnell said...

I like that tan guy!

Morgan said...

Newman.

Chance said...

Who's that fellow lying on the beach? Tanguy!

boonec1974 said...

Tanguy has the floating metal thing cornered. No one can touch him!

pfly said...

Tan guy for me, tho I prefer taupe

Michael5000 said...

Rebecca votes for Newman on FB.

Nichim said...

Mr. Stripey Newman

Michael5000 said...

Rather to my surprise, I look at these paintings and feel like a Newman.

Michael5000 said...

Susan votes for Tanguy.

mrs.5000 said...

Tanguy

Candida said...

Wow, this is really tough. Eenie meenie miney Newman.

Michael5000 said...

Phew! Tanguy wins it by a nose, six votes to five! He'll be taking on Nolan next for the chance to compete against Orozco as the "march to the left" continues. Newman, meanwhile, leaves the Tournament and can get back to his work.

Thanks for voting!