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Ed Ruscha — Fleetwood
Ed Ruscha

Fleetwood

2001

A sleek, graphic rendering of the word "Fleetwood" executed in Ed Ruscha's signature typographic style, where language itself becomes the subject and object of the work. The acrylic medium on museum board lends the piece a crisp, precise finish, emphasizing the cool detachment and commercial aesthetic that defines Ruscha's practice. The work transforms a familiar American cultural reference — evoking Cadillac luxury and rock and roll mythology — into a contemplative meditation on words as image.

Medium
acrylic on museum board

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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Ed Ruscha, Fleetwood, 2001

A sleek, graphic rendering of the word "Fleetwood" executed in Ed Ruscha's signature typographic style, where language itself becomes the subject and object of the work. The acrylic medium on museum board lends the piece a crisp, precise finish, emphasizing the cool detachment and commercial aesthetic that defines Ruscha's practice. The work transforms a familiar American cultural reference — evoking Cadillac luxury and rock and roll mythology — into a contemplative meditation on words as image.

Medium
acrylic on museum board
Year
2001
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Deadpan Mood, Muted Tones, Contemporary Master, American Artist, Pop Art, Late 20th Century, Acrylic On Board, Text-Based Art, Word Painting

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Alex Capecelatro