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Richard Prince — Immersing the viewer in his subversive and inappropriately witty realm of rehashed jokes,
Richard Prince

Immersing the viewer in his subversive and inappropriately witty realm of rehashed jokes,

2014

Using inkjet, acrylic, and silkscreen on canvas, Richard Prince immerses the viewer in his subversive and inappropriately witty realm of rehashed jokes, blurring the boundaries between originality and appropriation. His work challenges conventional notions of authorship and cultural ownership, transforming familiar comedic tropes into thought-provoking visual statements. The layered techniques reinforce the work's complexity, inviting audiences to question the nature of humor, identity, and mass-media influence.

Medium
inkjet, acrylic and silkscreen on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

October 6, 2017

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Richard Prince, Immersing the viewer in his subversive and inappropriately witty realm of rehashed jokes,, 2014

Using inkjet, acrylic, and silkscreen on canvas, Richard Prince immerses the viewer in his subversive and inappropriately witty realm of rehashed jokes, blurring the boundaries between originality and appropriation. His work challenges conventional notions of authorship and cultural ownership, transforming familiar comedic tropes into thought-provoking visual statements. The layered techniques reinforce the work's complexity, inviting audiences to question the nature of humor, identity, and mass-media influence.

Medium
inkjet, acrylic and silkscreen on canvas
Year
2014
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Subversive Humor, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Canvas, Appropriation Art, American Artist, Pop Art, Subversive Art, Text-Based Art, Conceptual Humor

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