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Ed Ruscha — Hincty
Ed Ruscha

Hincty

2008

A characteristic text-based work by Edward Ruscha from 2008, featuring the phrase "WETTING THEIR EYEBROWS WITH HINCTY FINGERTIP" in white stenciled letters against a gray textured background. The work exemplifies Ruscha's decades-long exploration of language, typography, and deadpan humor, executed in acrylic on museum board. This piece demonstrates the artist's signature approach to isolating enigmatic phrases that challenge linguistic meaning while creating powerful visual impact.

Medium
Acrylic on museum board
Dimensions
Signed
Yes
Spotted At
Art Fair · Frieze Los Angeles

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Ed Ruscha, Hincty, 2008

A characteristic text-based work by Edward Ruscha from 2008, featuring the phrase "WETTING THEIR EYEBROWS WITH HINCTY FINGERTIP" in white stenciled letters against a gray textured background. The work exemplifies Ruscha's decades-long exploration of language, typography, and deadpan humor, executed in acrylic on museum board. This piece demonstrates the artist's signature approach to isolating enigmatic phrases that challenge linguistic meaning while creating powerful visual impact.

Medium
Acrylic on museum board
Dimensions
50.8 x 76.2 cm
Year
2008
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist

Related themes

Monochrome, Living Artist, Blue Chip, Conceptual, American, Text-Based, Typography, Pop Art, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro