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Cerith Wyn Evans — Penetrated Portraits of Richard M. Nixon by Karsh
Cerith Wyn Evans

Penetrated Portraits of Richard M. Nixon by Karsh

2008

A thirteen-part work by Cerith Wyn Evans consisting of cut out printed paper in artist's frames, presenting penetrated portraits of Richard M. Nixon based on Karsh's iconic photographs. Created in 2008, this conceptual work plays with imagery and materiality.

Medium
cut out printed paper in artist’s frames, in thirteen parts

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January 19, 2023

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

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Cerith Wyn Evans, Penetrated Portraits of Richard M. Nixon by Karsh, 2008

A thirteen-part work by Cerith Wyn Evans consisting of cut out printed paper in artist's frames, presenting penetrated portraits of Richard M. Nixon based on Karsh's iconic photographs. Created in 2008, this conceptual work plays with imagery and materiality.

Medium
cut out printed paper in artist’s frames, in thirteen parts
Year
2008
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

2008, Cut Paper, Installation, Conceptual Art, Nixon, Portrait, Political Art, Contemporary

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