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Alex Guofeng Cao — Warhol vs. Mao
Alex Guofeng Cao

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.

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October 8, 2015

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Alex Guofeng Cao, 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.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Plexiglas Mounted, Cultural Commentary, East Meets West, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Chinese-American Artist, Emerging Artist, Portraiture, Contemporary Photography, Appropriation Art, Pop Art, Political Commentary, Chromogenic Print, Portrait, Cultural Icons, Cultural Critique, Iconic Figures

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