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Pablo Bronstein — 4 Facades
Pablo Bronstein

4 Facades

Four ornate architectural facades are rendered in meticulous ink on paper, showcasing Bronstein's signature blend of historical styles and fantastical embellishment. The four framed works present elaborately detailed elevations that evoke classical and Baroque architectural draftsmanship, yet subtly distort and exaggerate their references into something theatrical and artificial. Displayed together, the pieces reflect the artist's ongoing fascination with the performance of architectural history and the instability of stylistic convention.

Medium
ink on paper in artist's frames, in four parts

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2016

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Pablo Bronstein, 4 Facades

Four ornate architectural facades are rendered in meticulous ink on paper, showcasing Bronstein's signature blend of historical styles and fantastical embellishment. The four framed works present elaborately detailed elevations that evoke classical and Baroque architectural draftsmanship, yet subtly distort and exaggerate their references into something theatrical and artificial. Displayed together, the pieces reflect the artist's ongoing fascination with the performance of architectural history and the instability of stylistic convention.

Medium
ink on paper in artist's frames, in four parts
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Neo-Baroque Style, Four Parts, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Decorative Arts, Postmodern, Neoclassical Style, Framed Works, Polyptych Format, Facade Studies, British Argentine Artist, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic, Established Artist, Architectural Drawing, Polyptych, British-Argentinian Artist, Neoclassical Imagery, Ink on Paper, Ornamental Design

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