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Leonid Sokov — Marilyn Monroe and the Russian Bear
Leonid Sokov

Marilyn Monroe and the Russian Bear

A dynamic screenprint by Soviet-born artist Leonid Sokov brings together two iconic symbols of East and West — the legendary Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe and the Russian Bear, a longstanding emblem of Soviet power. Using string and mixed media on card, Sokov creates a layered visual dialogue that playfully yet pointedly explores the cultural and political tensions of the Cold War era. The work reflects the artist's signature style of combining Pop Art sensibilities with the visual language of his Russian heritage.

Medium
string and mixed media screenprint on card

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 17, 2013

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Leonid Sokov, Marilyn Monroe and the Russian Bear

A dynamic screenprint by Soviet-born artist Leonid Sokov brings together two iconic symbols of East and West — the legendary Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe and the Russian Bear, a longstanding emblem of Soviet power. Using string and mixed media on card, Sokov creates a layered visual dialogue that playfully yet pointedly explores the cultural and political tensions of the Cold War era. The work reflects the artist's signature style of combining Pop Art sensibilities with the visual language of his Russian heritage.

Medium
string and mixed media screenprint on card
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Soviet Émigré, Soviet Era, Sots Art, Male Artist, Pop Culture Iconography, Mixed Media, Humorous Mood, Russian Artist, Female Figure, Contemporary Artist, Screenprint, Pop Art, Political Satire, Cultural Iconography, Contemporary Art, Warm Tones, Playful Mood, Figurative

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