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Xu Qu — 2 works: (i) Currency War - Congo (New); (ii) Currency War - Congo (Old)
Xu Qu

2 works: (i) Currency War - Congo (New); (ii) Currency War - Congo (Old)

2014

A diptych of acrylic paintings by Xu Qu exploring themes of monetary value and geopolitical economics through the repeated subject of 'Currency War - Congo,' comparing old and new versions. The work addresses complex issues of colonialism and contemporary global finance.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale in Association with Poly Auction

November 29, 2021

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Xu Qu, 2 works: (i) Currency War - Congo (New); (ii) Currency War - Congo (Old), 2014

A diptych of acrylic paintings by Xu Qu exploring themes of monetary value and geopolitical economics through the repeated subject of 'Currency War - Congo,' comparing old and new versions. The work addresses complex issues of colonialism and contemporary global finance.

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

Related themes

Congo, 2014, Acrylic, Currency, Diptych, Political Art, Contemporary

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