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Ed Ruscha — We the People, from Artists for Obama
Ed Ruscha

We the People, from Artists for Obama

A bold lithograph by iconic American artist Ed Ruscha, this work presents his signature typographic style through the opening words of the United States Constitution. Created in support of Artists for Obama, the piece reflects Ruscha's enduring fascination with language as image, transforming a foundational democratic phrase into a striking visual statement. The work exemplifies his masterful use of text as both subject and symbol, seamlessly blending pop sensibility with political resonance.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 28, 2014

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Ed Ruscha, We the People, from Artists for Obama

A bold lithograph by iconic American artist Ed Ruscha, this work presents his signature typographic style through the opening words of the United States Constitution. Created in support of Artists for Obama, the piece reflects Ruscha's enduring fascination with language as image, transforming a foundational democratic phrase into a striking visual statement. The work exemplifies his masterful use of text as both subject and symbol, seamlessly blending pop sensibility with political resonance.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Print Edition, Patriotic Theme, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Pop Art, Warm Colors, Political Art, Lithograph, Text-Based Art

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Alex Capecelatro