September 27, 2019Atina SuttonAfrican American Art McArthur Binion: An Artist of “Simplicism” Read more about McArthur Binion: An Artist of “Simplicism” Describing himself as a “Rural Modernist,” McArthur Binion is known for his paintings that encapsulate both simplicity and complexity. Our Fall 2019 sale of African-American Fine Art on October 8 features a stunning mid-career work by Binion that captures his laborious technique and beckons the viewer in for a closer look.