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Jerry Saltz

Elizabeth Peyton, the artist known for tiny, dazzling portraits of radiant youth, is now painting tiny, dazzling portraits of radiant middle age.

Jerry Saltz

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Jerry Saltz is highlighting how Elizabeth Peyton has shifted her focus from painting young people to capturing middle-aged subjects, while maintaining the same small size and vibrant style. This change emphasizes that she finds beauty and energy not just in youth, but also in the middle stages of life.

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