Growing 1981 Larry Rivers [verified] (2026)

Rivers often sought to challenge social boundaries and use his personal life as primary material for his art. While some supporters and art historians view the work as a raw, documentary-style exploration of maturation and a significant artifact of the contemporary art scene, it has faced severe criticism regarding the ethics of parental boundaries and consent.

: The series documented their physical development and transition through puberty into young adulthood. growing 1981 larry rivers