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John Wesley — Black Nipples and Puss
John Wesley

Black Nipples and Puss

1991

"Black Nipples and Puss" is an acrylic painting by John Wesley that exemplifies his provocative approach to figuration and his engagement with taboo subject matter. Wesley, known for his bold and often sexually explicit imagery, uses the medium of acrylic on canvas to create work that challenges conventional representations of the body and sexuality in art. The title and content reflect his deliberate strategy of using shock and irreverent humor to provoke viewer response and expand the boundaries of acceptable artistic expression.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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February 18, 2025

Estimate: $35,000$45,000

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John Wesley, Black Nipples and Puss, 1991

"Black Nipples and Puss" is an acrylic painting by John Wesley that exemplifies his provocative approach to figuration and his engagement with taboo subject matter. Wesley, known for his bold and often sexually explicit imagery, uses the medium of acrylic on canvas to create work that challenges conventional representations of the body and sexuality in art. The title and content reflect his deliberate strategy of using shock and irreverent humor to provoke viewer response and expand the boundaries of acceptable artistic expression.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Year
1991
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Erotic Imagery, 20th Century, Playful Aesthetic, Surrealism-influenced, Canvas, American Artist, Pop Art, Acrylic Painting, Figurative, Satirical

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