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Kenny Scharf — Flag for All, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project
Kenny Scharf

Flag for All, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project

Kenny Scharf's "Flag for All" from Gran Pavese's The Flag Project is a monumental screenprint executed in vibrant colors on polyester flag material, transforming the traditional symbol of national identity into a vehicle for inclusive messaging. The work exemplifies Scharf's characteristic visual language, merging street art aesthetics with fine art techniques to create a democratic image intended for public display and collective ownership. By choosing the flag as his medium, Scharf subverts conventional notions of patriotism and belonging, proposing instead a more expansive vision accessible to all viewers.

Medium
Monumental screenprint in colors, on polyester flag.

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February 12, 2025

Lot 21

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Kenny Scharf, Flag for All, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project

Kenny Scharf's "Flag for All" from Gran Pavese's The Flag Project is a monumental screenprint executed in vibrant colors on polyester flag material, transforming the traditional symbol of national identity into a vehicle for inclusive messaging. The work exemplifies Scharf's characteristic visual language, merging street art aesthetics with fine art techniques to create a democratic image intended for public display and collective ownership. By choosing the flag as his medium, Scharf subverts conventional notions of patriotism and belonging, proposing instead a more expansive vision accessible to all viewers.

Medium
Monumental screenprint in colors, on polyester flag.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Political Symbolism, Street Art, Public Art, Mixed Media, American Artist, Social Commentary, Installation Art, Activist aesthetic, Contemporary Art, Neo-Expressionism

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