Michael Fullerton's Portraits Interrogate Representation and Power Dynamics

Michael Fullerton's artistic practice centers on portraiture that critically examines representation, questioning who creates images and for what purposes. His work explores the political dimensions of how individuals are depicted. The review was published by ArtReview on March 31, 2026, written by Gabriel Levine Brislin. Fullerton's portraits challenge conventional understandings of identity and agency in visual culture. The article analyzes the artist's approach to questioning power structures through portraiture. It investigates the relationship between subject, artist, and viewer in representational practices. The review considers the implications of Fullerton's work for contemporary art discourse. His portraits serve as vehicles for examining broader social and political questions about representation.