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Rashid Johnson — Untitled (Anxious Man)
Rashid Johnson

Untitled (Anxious Man)

A striking portrait of a human face rendered in Johnson's signature style, with frenetic, gestural markings etched or drawn across the surface to create a raw and emotionally charged image. The anxious expression is conveyed through bold, expressive lines that simultaneously construct and fragment the figure, reflecting themes of psychological tension, Black identity, and inner turmoil. The work embodies Johnson's ongoing exploration of anxiety, vulnerability, and the complexities of the human condition.

🔨 Auction Lot

Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2026

Estimate: $7,000$9,000

Sold: $16,770

Lot 159

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Rashid Johnson, Untitled (Anxious Man)

A striking portrait of a human face rendered in Johnson's signature style, with frenetic, gestural markings etched or drawn across the surface to create a raw and emotionally charged image. The anxious expression is conveyed through bold, expressive lines that simultaneously construct and fragment the figure, reflecting themes of psychological tension, Black identity, and inner turmoil. The work embodies Johnson's ongoing exploration of anxiety, vulnerability, and the complexities of the human condition.

Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Identity And Race, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Psychological Mood, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Figurative Art, 21st Century, Monochromatic, Anxiety And Emotion

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Collected by

Kylie Cohen, Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery