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Nathan Mabry — A Very Touching Moment (Pitching a Tent)
Nathan Mabry

A Very Touching Moment (Pitching a Tent)

Nathan Mabry's *A Very Touching Moment (Pitching a Tent)* plays on the double meaning embedded in its title, merging the innocuous act of outdoor recreation with a cheeky reference to physical arousal. The work reflects Mabry's characteristic use of humor, wordplay, and cultural innuendo to challenge viewers' assumptions about everyday language and imagery. Through its layered meaning, the piece invites both a laugh and a deeper consideration of how context and suggestion shape our interpretation of the world around us.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 10, 2016

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Nathan Mabry, A Very Touching Moment (Pitching a Tent)

Nathan Mabry's *A Very Touching Moment (Pitching a Tent)* plays on the double meaning embedded in its title, merging the innocuous act of outdoor recreation with a cheeky reference to physical arousal. The work reflects Mabry's characteristic use of humor, wordplay, and cultural innuendo to challenge viewers' assumptions about everyday language and imagery. Through its layered meaning, the piece invites both a laugh and a deeper consideration of how context and suggestion shape our interpretation of the world around us.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Double Entendre, Cultural Commentary, Male Artist, Sculpture, Provocative Imagery, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Humorous Tone, Figurative Art, 21st Century, Humor And Irony, Wit and Wordplay, Figurative, Humor And Wit, Post-Modern

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