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General Idea — Zigourat
General Idea

Zigourat

General Idea's *Ziggurat* is a bold and visually striking acrylic on canvas that channels the collective's signature blend of pop aesthetics and conceptual wit. The work draws on the ancient architectural form of the stepped pyramid, reinterpreted through the group's characteristic use of vibrant color and graphic sensibility. Rooted in their ongoing exploration of mass media, cultural systems, and the circulation of images, the painting reflects General Idea's enduring interrogation of power, structure, and spectacle.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2013

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General Idea, Zigourat

General Idea's *Ziggurat* is a bold and visually striking acrylic on canvas that channels the collective's signature blend of pop aesthetics and conceptual wit. The work draws on the ancient architectural form of the stepped pyramid, reinterpreted through the group's characteristic use of vibrant color and graphic sensibility. Rooted in their ongoing exploration of mass media, cultural systems, and the circulation of images, the painting reflects General Idea's enduring interrogation of power, structure, and spectacle.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Canadian, Bold, Acrylic On Canvas, Architectural, Sculptural, Pyramidal, Multi-color, Abstract, Contemporary

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