This artistic polymath created innovative photograms during the mid 1940s that until now were hidden — yet they stand unique in the history of photography. Also revealed: Karoly’s heretofore unknown influence upon his friend Pablo Picasso was completely missed by the master’s biographers.
If Degas had developed his dance sculpture beyond his many small maquettes he may have matched Kelsey. But as this was never his intention the highest standard for dance sculpture must be conferred upon her.
His images of politics, the environment, and sex are as explosive now as they were 60 years ago. Not only did he invent a new printing medium but a New York Times critic called him “the world’s greatest living carver of wood; there’s not even anyone close.”
