Barnett Newman: The Paintings Red, Yellow, and Blue

David Diao's *Barnett Newman: The Paintings Red, Yellow, and Blue* engages with the legacy of Abstract Expressionism by referencing the iconic color field works of Barnett Newman. Diao appropriates and recontextualizes Newman's visual language, exploring themes of influence, authorship, and art historical canon. The work reflects Diao's broader practice of critically examining the power structures and hierarchies embedded within the art world.