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Donald Moffett — Lick
Donald Moffett

Lick

Donald Moffett's *Lick* is a provocative and visceral work that engages with themes of desire, politics, and the body, hallmarks of Moffett's practice as a member of the activist collective Gran Fury. The piece operates within his broader exploration of queer identity and the AIDS crisis, using charged imagery and language to confront viewers with the intimacy and urgency embedded in a single, evocative word. Moffett's work consistently blurs the boundary between the political and the sensual, and *Lick* exemplifies his ability to distill complex social commentary into a deceptively simple gesture.

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🔨 Auction Lot

Editions & Works on Paper: Online Auction

February 2, 2026

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Sold: $1,290

Lot 248

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Donald Moffett, Lick

Donald Moffett's *Lick* is a provocative and visceral work that engages with themes of desire, politics, and the body, hallmarks of Moffett's practice as a member of the activist collective Gran Fury. The piece operates within his broader exploration of queer identity and the AIDS crisis, using charged imagery and language to confront viewers with the intimacy and urgency embedded in a single, evocative word. Moffett's work consistently blurs the boundary between the political and the sensual, and *Lick* exemplifies his ability to distill complex social commentary into a deceptively simple gesture.

Dimensions
27.9 x 10.2 cm
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Queer Art, Modern Era, Bold Typography, Provocative, Political Art, Activist Art, Abstract

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