Long before expressionism fell into the public light, there was James Ensor. With his manic mints, feverish reds, and haunting, often masked figures, eating, fighting, parading, and laughing demonically, Ensor was a late nineteenth century eccentric and occasional visionary. Seeing the 120 paintings included at the MOMA’s exhibition of the artist’s work, there is a notable sense of urgency and [...]


