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Robert Colescott — Knowledge of the Past is the Key to the Future: The Original
Robert Colescott

Knowledge of the Past is the Key to the Future: The Original

1984

An acrylic painting on canvas that addresses historical knowledge and cultural memory, with Colescott's signature figurative style blending personal and collective narratives.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 16, 2019

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Robert Colescott, Knowledge of the Past is the Key to the Future: The Original, 1984

An acrylic painting on canvas that addresses historical knowledge and cultural memory, with Colescott's signature figurative style blending personal and collective narratives.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Year
1984
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cultural Memory, African American Art, Canvas, Historical, Figurative Art, Acrylic Painting, 1980s Art

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