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Barry McGee — Moving sculpture from the Smash the State installation
Barry McGee

Moving sculpture from the Smash the State installation

Barry McGee's *Moving sculpture from the Smash the State installation* is a dynamic work that reflects the artist's deep roots in street art and graffiti culture, incorporating his signature aesthetic of raw, hand-crafted forms and countercultural energy. The piece likely combines found objects, painted surfaces, and kinetic elements characteristic of McGee's large-scale installations, which often critique consumerism and celebrate marginalized communities. As part of the broader *Smash the State* installation, the work embodies McGee's anarchic, activist spirit and his ability to blur the boundaries between fine art and urban visual culture.

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Under the Influence

December 11, 2013

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Barry McGee, Moving sculpture from the Smash the State installation

Barry McGee's *Moving sculpture from the Smash the State installation* is a dynamic work that reflects the artist's deep roots in street art and graffiti culture, incorporating his signature aesthetic of raw, hand-crafted forms and countercultural energy. The piece likely combines found objects, painted surfaces, and kinetic elements characteristic of McGee's large-scale installations, which often critique consumerism and celebrate marginalized communities. As part of the broader *Smash the State* installation, the work embodies McGee's anarchic, activist spirit and his ability to blur the boundaries between fine art and urban visual culture.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Assemblage, Street Art, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Urban Culture, Contemporary Artist, Kinetic Sculpture, American Artist, Installation Art, Rebellious Mood, Graffiti Art, Counter Culture

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