“This is just an illusion”: Christina Quarles on “Now We’re There (And We’ Only Just Begun)”

Los Angeles–based artist Christina Quarles is known for large-scale canvases that explore what it feels like to inhabit a body shaped by identity and lived experience.

https://unframed.lacma.org/2026/05/19/illusion-christina-quarles-now-were-there-and-we-only-just-begun Alexander Schneider

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels.

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