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Alexander Kosolapov — Molotov Cocktail
Alexander Kosolapov

Molotov Cocktail

Alexander Kosolapov's 'Molotov Cocktail' is an acrylic painting on canvas that employs Soviet Socialist Realism imagery to explore themes of political violence and cultural conflict. The work combines iconic imagery with the title's reference to destructive force, creating a provocative commentary on ideology and art. Kosolapov's practice characteristically juxtaposes communist visual language with Western consumer culture.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

Russian Pictures

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 200

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Alexander Kosolapov, Molotov Cocktail

Alexander Kosolapov's 'Molotov Cocktail' is an acrylic painting on canvas that employs Soviet Socialist Realism imagery to explore themes of political violence and cultural conflict. The work combines iconic imagery with the title's reference to destructive force, creating a provocative commentary on ideology and art. Kosolapov's practice characteristically juxtaposes communist visual language with Western consumer culture.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bold, Acrylic On Canvas, Political, Red, Pop Art, Everyday Objects, Modern, Contemporary, Satirical, Russian

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