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Ben Turnbull — All The Pez’s Men (Nixon)
Ben Turnbull

All The Pez’s Men (Nixon)

A meticulously painted plastic Pez dispenser depicting Richard Nixon transforms the iconic candy toy into a pointed piece of political commentary. Ben Turnbull's precise brushwork elevates this mass-produced object into a miniature portrait, capturing the 37th president's recognizable features with both detail and a subtle sense of irony. The work invites reflection on American political history and the intersection of pop culture with power.

Medium
painted plastic

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 15, 2013

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Ben Turnbull, All The Pez’s Men (Nixon)

A meticulously painted plastic Pez dispenser depicting Richard Nixon transforms the iconic candy toy into a pointed piece of political commentary. Ben Turnbull's precise brushwork elevates this mass-produced object into a miniature portrait, capturing the 37th president's recognizable features with both detail and a subtle sense of irony. The work invites reflection on American political history and the intersection of pop culture with power.

Medium
painted plastic
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, Emerging Artist, British Artist, Painted Sculpture, Found Object Art, Contemporary Artist, Richard Nixon, Plastic Medium, Pop Art, Political Commentary, Political Satire, Satirical Art