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Paul McCarthy — Cibachrome print
Paul McCarthy

Cibachrome print

1992

Paul McCarthy's work often confronts viewers with provocative and unsettling imagery drawn from consumer culture, childhood mythology, and the darker undercurrents of the American psyche. This Cibachrome print, known for its rich color saturation and photographic depth, captures McCarthy's signature blend of grotesque theatricality and sharp cultural critique. The work invites a visceral response, challenging conventional boundaries between performance, identity, and mass-media spectacle.

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Paul McCarthy, Cibachrome print, 1992

Paul McCarthy's work often confronts viewers with provocative and unsettling imagery drawn from consumer culture, childhood mythology, and the darker undercurrents of the American psyche. This Cibachrome print, known for its rich color saturation and photographic depth, captures McCarthy's signature blend of grotesque theatricality and sharp cultural critique. The work invites a visceral response, challenging conventional boundaries between performance, identity, and mass-media spectacle.

Year
1992
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Subversive Imagery, Conceptual Photography, Photography, Cibachrome Print, Bold Colors, Performance Documentation, Male Artist, Provocative Imagery, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Photographic Medium, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Provocative Art, Transgressive Art, Provocateur, Confrontational Mood, Satirical Art

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