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Paul McCarthy — This work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Paul McCarthy

This work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Here is a 2-3 sentence artwork description: Paul McCarthy's *Pink Clown* from the PROPO series is a provocative and unsettling work that exemplifies the artist's signature exploration of grotesque Americana and distorted cultural iconography. McCarthy subverts the familiar, seemingly innocent figure of the clown, transforming it into a vehicle for dark commentary on consumerism, performance, and the sinister undercurrents of popular culture. This work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Medium
Pink Clown (from PROPO series)

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

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Paul McCarthy, This work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Here is a 2-3 sentence artwork description: Paul McCarthy's *Pink Clown* from the PROPO series is a provocative and unsettling work that exemplifies the artist's signature exploration of grotesque Americana and distorted cultural iconography. McCarthy subverts the familiar, seemingly innocent figure of the clown, transforming it into a vehicle for dark commentary on consumerism, performance, and the sinister undercurrents of popular culture. This work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Medium
Pink Clown (from PROPO series)
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Pop Surrealism, Performance Art, Unsettling Mood, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Limited Edition, Clown Imagery, Darkly Humorous, Provocateur, Satirical Art, Pink Tones, Dark Humor

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