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Richard Prince — 3 Ektacolor photographs, in artist's frame
Richard Prince

3 Ektacolor photographs, in artist's frame

Three Ektacolor photographs are united within a single frame chosen by the artist himself, underscoring Prince's longstanding interest in the boundaries between authorship and appropriation. The works likely engage his signature strategy of re-photographing existing images, challenging notions of originality and ownership. The artist's deliberate selection of the frame further extends his conceptual reach, making the presentation itself an integral part of the artwork.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

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Richard Prince, 3 Ektacolor photographs, in artist's frame

Three Ektacolor photographs are united within a single frame chosen by the artist himself, underscoring Prince's longstanding interest in the boundaries between authorship and appropriation. The works likely engage his signature strategy of re-photographing existing images, challenging notions of originality and ownership. The artist's deliberate selection of the frame further extends his conceptual reach, making the presentation itself an integral part of the artwork.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Photography, Male Artist, Triptych Format, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Appropriation Art, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Ektacolor Print, Framed Work

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