
Spaghetti Western
2022
"Spaghetti Western" by Allison Zuckerman combines oil, acrylic, and archival CMYK ink on canvas to create a mixed media composition that layers traditional painting techniques with contemporary printing processes. The title evokes the iconic film genre while the technical approach reflects Zuckerman's interest in merging analog and digital methodologies. This combination of materials creates a dynamic visual experience that bridges classical painterly tradition with modern artistic practices.
- Medium
- oil, acrylic and archival CMYK ink on canvas
- Location
- Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT
- Spotted At
- Auction House · PhillipsView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, London
March 4, 2025
Lot 10
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Artists in conversation

Richard Prince
American · b. 1949

Prince similarly appropriates and layers American cultural iconography including cowboy imagery onto canvas using mixed media approaches that blend photography and painting, creating bold commentaries on Western mythology and pop culture just as Zuckerman does in this piece.

Cecily Brown
British · b. 1969

Brown combines vigorous oil and acrylic paint application on canvas with vibrant color and layered mixed media techniques, producing dynamic compositions that merge art historical references with contemporary visual energy similar to Zuckerman's approach in this work.

Julie Curtiss
French · b. 1982

Curtiss works with bold vibrant palettes and layered painting techniques on canvas to produce contemporary works that engage with pop culture references and American iconography, sharing Zuckerman's interest in bridging classical painterly tradition with contemporary cultural commentary.
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