Afro at Haunch of Venison is the Daily Pic by Blake Gopnik

The Daily Pic: The Italian artist Afro made paintings with appeal.

Published Apr. 20 2012 4:34PM EDT

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I have this thing for art that sits squarely in the middle of an era and style, and does what it’s doing with grace. It may not move anything forward, but it’s what keeps artmaking humming.

Blake Gopnik

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Afro at Haunch of Venison is the Daily Pic by Blake Gopnik

The Daily Pic: The Italian artist Afro made paintings with appeal.

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