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Glenn Ligon — Funny Motherfucker #1
Glenn Ligon

Funny Motherfucker #1

2007

Glenn Ligon's 'Funny Motherfucker #1' (2007) combines oilstick and acrylic on canvas laid on board to create a provocative work that engages with language and identity. The piece employs bold text and gestural mark-making to explore themes of race, sexuality, and social commentary through its confrontational title.

Medium
oilstick and acrylic on canvas laid on board

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 7, 2019

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Glenn Ligon, Funny Motherfucker #1, 2007

Glenn Ligon's 'Funny Motherfucker #1' (2007) combines oilstick and acrylic on canvas laid on board to create a provocative work that engages with language and identity. The piece employs bold text and gestural mark-making to explore themes of race, sexuality, and social commentary through its confrontational title.

Medium
oilstick and acrylic on canvas laid on board
Year
2007
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, American, Text-Based, Canvas, Expressive, Black, Provocative, Abstract, 2000s, Contemporary

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