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Wang Guangyi — Aesthetics of War- Blue No 3
Wang Guangyi

Aesthetics of War- Blue No 3

Wang Guangyi's "Aesthetics of War- Blue No. 3" is a striking oil on canvas work that merges the visual language of Cold War-era propaganda with bold, graphic imagery. The composition is dominated by a cool blue palette, reinforcing a sense of ideological detachment and clinical tension. True to Guangyi's Political Pop style, the work critically examines the intersection of power, consumerism, and militarism in modern society.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Contemporary Day Sale

July 3, 2014

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Wang Guangyi, Aesthetics of War- Blue No 3

Wang Guangyi's "Aesthetics of War- Blue No. 3" is a striking oil on canvas work that merges the visual language of Cold War-era propaganda with bold, graphic imagery. The composition is dominated by a cool blue palette, reinforcing a sense of ideological detachment and clinical tension. True to Guangyi's Political Pop style, the work critically examines the intersection of power, consumerism, and militarism in modern society.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Blue, Bold, Conceptual, Intense, Political Art, War, Chinese, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary

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