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Richard Pettibone — Andy Warhol Mao
Richard Pettibone

Andy Warhol Mao

A miniature appropriation of Andy Warhol's iconic Mao portrait, Richard Pettibone's work faithfully replicates the bold, flat color fields and silkscreen aesthetic of the original at a dramatically reduced scale. Pettibone's meticulous reproduction challenges notions of authorship, originality, and value in the art world by transforming a monumental Pop Art image into an intimate, jewel-like object. The work exemplifies Pettibone's decades-long practice of reimagining the masterworks of his contemporaries, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between imitation, homage, and artistic identity.

Medium
acrylic, silkscreen ink on canvas

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Under the Influence

December 10, 2014

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Richard Pettibone, Andy Warhol Mao

A miniature appropriation of Andy Warhol's iconic Mao portrait, Richard Pettibone's work faithfully replicates the bold, flat color fields and silkscreen aesthetic of the original at a dramatically reduced scale. Pettibone's meticulous reproduction challenges notions of authorship, originality, and value in the art world by transforming a monumental Pop Art image into an intimate, jewel-like object. The work exemplifies Pettibone's decades-long practice of reimagining the masterworks of his contemporaries, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between imitation, homage, and artistic identity.

Medium
acrylic, silkscreen ink on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Ironic Tone, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Acrylic And Silkscreen, Canvas, Appropriation Art, American Artist, Pop Art, Portrait, Postmodern Era, Figurative

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