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Matthew Day Jackson — Gimme Shelter #1
Matthew Day Jackson

Gimme Shelter #1

A haunting and evocative work by Matthew Day Jackson, *Gimme Shelter #1* explores themes of refuge, vulnerability, and the fragile structures humans construct for protection. Jackson's characteristically layered visual language draws on historical, cultural, and existential references to examine the tension between safety and exposure. The piece invites viewers to contemplate what it means to seek shelter in an uncertain and often hostile world.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2013

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Matthew Day Jackson, Gimme Shelter #1

A haunting and evocative work by Matthew Day Jackson, *Gimme Shelter #1* explores themes of refuge, vulnerability, and the fragile structures humans construct for protection. Jackson's characteristically layered visual language draws on historical, cultural, and existential references to examine the tension between safety and exposure. The piece invites viewers to contemplate what it means to seek shelter in an uncertain and often hostile world.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Industrial, Dark, Monochrome, Bold, Conceptual, American, Mixed Media, Textured, Abstract, Contemporary

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