Paradox

How do contemporary artists address contradiction, ambiguity, and truth?
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an ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling in a room with orange walls and flooring
"Chandelier Mori, (Speak of Me as I Am)," detail (2003) | Art21
Fred Wilson, "Chandelier Mori, (Speak of Me as I Am)," detail, 2003.
a pile of logs sitting on top of a wooden floor
Ursula von Rydingsvard, "Mother's Purse," 1997.
a large metal bowl sitting on top of a wooden table
Ursula von Rydingsvard, "Ocean Floor," 1996.
Catherine Sullivan, "Helen and Annie/Birdie Jo Infusion Inversion," production still, 2002. Lace, Lace Skirt, Tulle Skirt
Catherine Sullivan, "Helen and Annie/Birdie Jo Infusion Inversion," production still, 2002.
three women sitting at a table in front of a mirror with their reflection on the wall
Catherine Sullivan, "Mrs. Vogler/Corday/Helen/Baby Jane Infusion," production still, 2002.
a man and woman sitting at a table in front of a window with their arms around each other
Catherine Sullivan, "Helen and Annie/Mrs. Vogler Infusion," production still, 2002.
several mannequins sitting on stools in front of a white wall with black legs
Laurie Simmons, "Clothes Make the Man," 1992.
a man sitting in the grass with his hands on his knees and looking at the camera
Collier Schorr, "Andreas POW (Every Good Soldier Was a Prisoner of War) Germany," 2001.
Robert Ryman, "No Title Required," 2006. Halloween Shots, Merola Tile, Paper Embroidery, Ceramic Floor, Marble Tile, Pvc Pipe, Marble Effect, Designers Guild, Portobello
Robert Ryman, "No Title Required," 2006.
Lari Pittman, "Thankfully, I will have had learned to break glass with sound," 1999. Saatchi Online, Lari Pittman, Sell Art, Collage Artwork, Selling Art Online, Collage Artists, Selling Art, Unique Artwork, Art Online
Lari Pittman, "Thankfully, I will have had learned to break glass with sound," 1999.
an abstract painting with red and black colors
Lari Pittman, "Radiant and Needy," 1992.
a man sitting in a chair with his hands on the back of his head while looking at something
Paul Pfeiffer, "Corner Piece," 2002.