Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Glenn Ligon's America, screen-print, shows the word America in bold letters on a distressed black background with fragmented texture.

Screenprint in colours on Coventry Rag paper // Glenn Ligon's America (2015) is a limited edition screen-print on Coventry Rag paper, measuring 24.5 x 32 inches. The artwork features the word AMERICA prominently displayed in bold, capital letters, set against a distressed, textured black background. The print’s surface shows intentional wear and fragmentation, evoking a sense of decay and highlighting themes of identity, race, and history within the American context. The rough texture and the broken appearance of the text create a powerful visual statement, aligning with Ligon's exploration of language and its impact on cultural and social narratives. This work invites viewers to reflect on the complexity and duality of the American experience.

Artwork Copyright © Glenn Ligon

America , 2015

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Screenprint in colours on Coventry Rag paper // Glenn Ligon's America (2015) is a limited edition screen-print on Coventry Rag paper, measuring 24.5 x 32 inches. The artwork features the word AMERICA prominently displayed in bold, capital letters, set against a distressed, textured black background. The print’s surface shows intentional wear and fragmentation, evoking a sense of decay and highlighting themes of identity, race, and history within the American context. The rough texture and the broken appearance of the text create a powerful visual statement, aligning with Ligon's exploration of language and its impact on cultural and social narratives. This work invites viewers to reflect on the complexity and duality of the American experience.

Artwork Copyright © Glenn Ligon

Glenn Ligon

America , 2015

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What is Lettrism?

Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.

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