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Kour Pour — Triumphal Arch (Made in Bengal)
Kour Pour

Triumphal Arch (Made in Bengal)

2014

Kour Pour's *Triumphal Arch (Made in Bengal)* (2014) draws on the rich textile traditions of Bengal to reinterpret a classical Western architectural monument, blending Eastern craft with Occidental iconography. The work reflects Pour's ongoing exploration of cultural exchange, colonialism, and the complex layering of histories embedded in decorative and artistic traditions. Through this synthesis, Pour invites viewers to consider how power, heritage, and identity are constructed and contested across cultures.

Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2014.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Sold: $15,480

Lot 112

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Kour Pour, Triumphal Arch (Made in Bengal), 2014

Kour Pour's *Triumphal Arch (Made in Bengal)* (2014) draws on the rich textile traditions of Bengal to reinterpret a classical Western architectural monument, blending Eastern craft with Occidental iconography. The work reflects Pour's ongoing exploration of cultural exchange, colonialism, and the complex layering of histories embedded in decorative and artistic traditions. Through this synthesis, Pour invites viewers to consider how power, heritage, and identity are constructed and contested across cultures.

Dimensions
224.2 x 179.1 cm
Year
2014
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Multicultural Influence, Architectural Subject, Geometric Forms, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Emerging Artist, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Pattern Art, Decorative Style, Textile Influence

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