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Edition of 50 on Arches 88 paper - signed, numbered and dated in pencil // Truffle Butter by John Baldessari is a limited edition screen-print that explores the humor and ambiguity of language through visual representation. The artwork showcases a highly detailed, photorealistic image of a corn cob with its green husk partially peeled back, rendered against a plain white background. Below the image, the words “Truffle Butter” are printed, creating an amusing disconnect between the image and its label. Baldessari, known for his conceptual approach, often juxtaposes everyday objects with unexpected words to challenge viewers' assumptions and provoke curiosity. Created in 2017, this piece exemplifies Baldessari's playful investigation into how words and images interact, drawing attention to the often arbitrary associations we make in language.
Truffle butter, 2017
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Edition of 50 on Arches 88 paper - signed, numbered and dated in pencil // Truffle Butter by John Baldessari is a limited edition screen-print that explores the humor and ambiguity of language through visual representation. The artwork showcases a highly detailed, photorealistic image of a corn cob with its green husk partially peeled back, rendered against a plain white background. Below the image, the words “Truffle Butter” are printed, creating an amusing disconnect between the image and its label. Baldessari, known for his conceptual approach, often juxtaposes everyday objects with unexpected words to challenge viewers' assumptions and provoke curiosity. Created in 2017, this piece exemplifies Baldessari's playful investigation into how words and images interact, drawing attention to the often arbitrary associations we make in language.
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What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.

