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Robert Longo — Cindy and Eric, from Men in Cities
Robert Longo

Cindy and Eric, from Men in Cities

Two monumental chromogenic prints capture solitary figures in dynamic, contorted poses against stark white backgrounds, their bodies frozen mid-movement as if caught in a moment of ecstatic release or silent anguish. Rendered in Longo's signature style of hyper-realistic precision, the suited and dressed figures simultaneously evoke themes of urban alienation, corporate culture, and the tension between control and collapse. Drawn from his landmark *Men in the Cities* series, these works blur the line between painting, photography, and performance, cementing Longo's place as a defining voice of 1980s American Neo-Expressionism.

Medium
Two chromogenic prints, on semi-gloss wove paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

June 11, 2015

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Robert Longo, Cindy and Eric, from Men in Cities

Two monumental chromogenic prints capture solitary figures in dynamic, contorted poses against stark white backgrounds, their bodies frozen mid-movement as if caught in a moment of ecstatic release or silent anguish. Rendered in Longo's signature style of hyper-realistic precision, the suited and dressed figures simultaneously evoke themes of urban alienation, corporate culture, and the tension between control and collapse. Drawn from his landmark *Men in the Cities* series, these works blur the line between painting, photography, and performance, cementing Longo's place as a defining voice of 1980s American Neo-Expressionism.

Medium
Two chromogenic prints, on semi-gloss wove paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodernism, Corporate Culture Critique, Dramatic Mood, Dynamic Figures, Dynamic Movement, Street Culture, Photo-based Art, Urban Life, Male Artist, Black and White Photography, Contemporary Artist, Large Format Print, American Artist, Chromogenic Print, Figurative Art, Late 20th Century, Urban Themes, Monochromatic, Neo-Expressionism, Diptych Format, Urban Subjects

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery