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Philip Pearlstein, “Superman” (1952)

It seems that the popularity of Superman grew alongside the notion of the United States as a global political and economic superpower, and the cultural icon lends itself well towards being a symbol of that nationalist ideal of the US. Particularly in comparison to the realist nudes Pearlstein is better known for, the lumpy, wiggly quality of the forms seem a demonstration of the fantastic nature of Superman’s powers.

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    If Superman had a Tumblr, I wonder if he’d have another Tumblr, you know, just for the gnarly stuff.

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