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Curatorial Narrative In 1926, Albert Daenens’s “Solstice” marked a pivotal moment in the development of abstract expressionism, as the artist sought to distill the essence of figurative representation through a radical simplification of form and color. Characterized by its bold, linear brushwork and stark black-and-white palette, the work embodies the Modernist quest for purity and clarity, while also anticipating the Minimalist emphasis on essential simplicity. By eschewing the representational conventions of earlier art movements in favor of an austere, abstracted figural form, Daenens creates a visual experience that is at once contemplative and enigmatic. When enlarged to 44×44, “Solstice” unfolds as a complex spatial tapestry, its chromatic structure weaving together disparate elements into a cohesive whole. The black-and-white palette, initially perceived as austere, reveals itself to be surprisingly nuanced in this larger f