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Thierry Noir — Achtung Baby
Thierry Noir

Achtung Baby

2021

Thierry Noir's 'Achtung Baby' (2021) applies enamel and urethane paint to the bonnet of a Trabant 601, transforming an iconic Cold War automobile into a canvas for contemporary art. This work merges street art techniques with found objects, creating a striking political and cultural statement.

Medium
enamel and urethane paint on Trabant 601 bonnet in Duroplast

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December 9, 2021

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Thierry Noir, Achtung Baby, 2021

Thierry Noir's 'Achtung Baby' (2021) applies enamel and urethane paint to the bonnet of a Trabant 601, transforming an iconic Cold War automobile into a canvas for contemporary art. This work merges street art techniques with found objects, creating a striking political and cultural statement.

Medium
enamel and urethane paint on Trabant 601 bonnet in Duroplast
Year
2021
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Street Art, Enamel Paint, Found Object, Mixed Media, Urethane Paint, Automotive, Pop Art, Colorful, Contemporary

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