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Nate Lowman — NO!
Nate Lowman

NO!

Nate Lowman's *NO!* is a bold and confrontational work that channels the artist's signature use of found imagery and cultural signage to explore themes of refusal, resistance, and the charged power of language. The piece distills meaning to its most blunt and defiant form, reflecting Lowman's ongoing interest in the visceral impact of words and symbols pulled from the American vernacular. Its stark simplicity carries an undercurrent of tension, inviting viewers to consider the social and political weight embedded in a single, unambiguous declaration.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

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Nate Lowman, NO!

Nate Lowman's *NO!* is a bold and confrontational work that channels the artist's signature use of found imagery and cultural signage to explore themes of refusal, resistance, and the charged power of language. The piece distills meaning to its most blunt and defiant form, reflecting Lowman's ongoing interest in the visceral impact of words and symbols pulled from the American vernacular. Its stark simplicity carries an undercurrent of tension, inviting viewers to consider the social and political weight embedded in a single, unambiguous declaration.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, Provocative Mood, Conceptual Art, Pop Art Influence, Contemporary Artist, Provocative Tone, Appropriation Art, American Artist, Pop Art, Defiant Mood, 21st Century, Bold Typography, Provocative, Minimalist Composition, Text-Based Art, Black and White

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