The Race, Irving Norman (1906–1989)

Irving Norman’s paintings are highly detailed, monumental visions that depict the horrors of war, the pain of poverty, the inequity of capitalism, and the congestion of cities. The Race is a commentary on the state of our society: constantly hurried, ever-struggling to get ahead, and often going nowhere. Norman lures the viewer into the painting through humor and color, but delivers a powerful blow to those realizing that this race represents our lives.