
Cocksuckers, Blews, Mews, Pews, & Stews
Dan Colen's work often blurs the boundary between language and materiality, and this piece channels that tension through its provocative, rhythyming title that oscillates between the vulgar and the mundane. The cascading list of words functions as a kind of visual and verbal collage, evoking Colen's broader interest in street culture, graffiti, and the raw energy of American subcultural vernaculars. The work invites viewers to sit with discomfort and absurdity simultaneously, reflecting Colen's signature blend of irreverence and sincerity.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 10, 2016
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