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Philip Pearlstein Exhibition at Mills College Art Museum in 2010

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Philip Pearlstein's exhibition at Mills College Art Museum in Oakland, California, opened on November 18, 2010. The show featured the artist's distinctive figurative paintings known for their precise realism and unconventional compositions. Pearlstein, a leading American painter, presented works that challenged traditional approaches to the human form through his unique perspective. The exhibition highlighted his career-long exploration of the nude figure in contemporary art. Mills College Art Museum hosted this significant presentation of Pearlstein's artistic contributions. The event was documented by artcritical.com, an online publication covering visual arts. This exhibition provided insight into Pearlstein's influential role in late 20th-century American painting. The museum's programming emphasized important historical and contemporary artists for its audience.

Key facts

  • Exhibition featured Philip Pearlstein's paintings
  • Event occurred at Mills College Art Museum
  • Location was Oakland, California
  • Opening date was November 18, 2010
  • Show focused on figurative works and nudes
  • Pearlstein is an American realist painter
  • artcritical.com documented the exhibition
  • Mills College Art Museum organized the presentation

Entities

Artists

  • Philip Pearlstein
  • Robert Mills

Institutions

  • Mills College Art Museum
  • artcritical.com
  • Betty Cuningham Gallery
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Oakland
  • California
  • United States
  • New York City

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