Dan Colen

Dan Colen

American(1979)

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Works

Colen creates paintings and sculptures that examine American culture and decay, including his chewing gum paintings and flower installations. His work explores themes of ephemerality, nostalgia, and beauty in unexpected places. He has exhibited at the New Museum and the Brant Foundation.

A Slip of the Tongue
Dead Beat
chewing gum on canvas
Blow-Up God (8)

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