
Rebel Dabble Babble, Hollywood Sign, Inverted (small)
"Rebel Dabble Babble, Hollywood Sign, Inverted (small)" by Paul McCarthy and Damon McCarthy appropriates the iconic Hollywood Sign through inversion and absurdist language play, disrupting the symbol's association with glamour and success. The work exemplifies the McCarthy collaborative practice of deconstructing American popular imagery through provocative intervention and wordplay. By rendering the sign upside down and pairing it with nonsensical linguistic elements, the piece questions the authority and meaning of cultural monuments.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2025
Lot 79
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