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Double-sided mezzotint in purple and green (one on each side), on handmade paper, the full sheet rolled and fastened with a single stitch (as issued) // Guggenheim Tondo by Dan Flavin is a mixed media sculpture created in 1992. This piece features a double-sided mezzotint on handmade paper, showcasing purple on one side and green on the other. The sheet is carefully rolled and fastened with a single stitch, maintaining its organic form and texture. Flavin, primarily known for his work with fluorescent light, here uses paper as a medium to explore contrast and form in a more tactile way. The simple, cylindrical shape emphasizes the interaction of color and shadow, evoking a sense of subtle movement within a static form.
Guggenheim Tondo, 1992
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Double-sided mezzotint in purple and green (one on each side), on handmade paper, the full sheet rolled and fastened with a single stitch (as issued) // Guggenheim Tondo by Dan Flavin is a mixed media sculpture created in 1992. This piece features a double-sided mezzotint on handmade paper, showcasing purple on one side and green on the other. The sheet is carefully rolled and fastened with a single stitch, maintaining its organic form and texture. Flavin, primarily known for his work with fluorescent light, here uses paper as a medium to explore contrast and form in a more tactile way. The simple, cylindrical shape emphasizes the interaction of color and shadow, evoking a sense of subtle movement within a static form.
What is late modernism?
Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.