


Untitled (Smile-ism No. 22)
2006
This lithograph presents Yue Minjun's characteristic exploration of the smile as a complex emotional and cultural phenomenon. The bright, expressive faces convey a sense of exuberance while simultaneously questioning the authenticity of joy in contemporary experience. Minjun's use of vivid color and repeated facial expressions creates a visual paradox between happiness and alienation. The work engages with both personal and collective emotional experiences through its distinctive visual language.
- Medium
- lithograph in colors
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘17/45 Yue Minjun’. This work is number 17 from the edition of 45 printed by Hankuk Art Chain Co., Ltd., Gwangju City, Korea and published by Art Issue Editions, New York.
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Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500
Lot 269
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