
Warhol vs. Mao
Alex Guofeng Cao's "Warhol vs. Mao" is a striking chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, that merges the iconic visages of Andy Warhol and Chairman Mao Zedong into a single, layered composition. The work plays with the intersection of Western pop culture and Eastern political iconography, reflecting on the complex relationship between capitalism, communism, and the power of mass imagery. The face-mounting to Plexiglas lends the piece a luminous, high-gloss finish that enhances its visual intensity and contemporary appeal.
- Medium
- Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 8, 2015
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