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Offset lithograph // Mu nieltnam netorruprup by Sigmar Polke is a limited edition offset lithograph created in 1975. Known for his experimental approach, Polke combines elements of surrealism and pop culture in this thought-provoking collage. The artwork features an oversized, vividly detailed mushroom dominating the scene, set against a background with a sepia-toned, textured landscape and human figures observing or gesturing toward it. The surreal composition, coupled with Polke's playful and satirical undertones, may suggest themes of altered perception, nature, and cultural rituals. The title, a palindrome, adds to the mysterious and enigmatic nature of the work, as Polke challenges viewers to interpret his cryptic visual language. This piece, from an edition of 75, exemplifies Polke's wit and ingenuity in combining photographic and illustrative elements.
Mu nieltnam netorruprup., 1975
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Offset lithograph // Mu nieltnam netorruprup by Sigmar Polke is a limited edition offset lithograph created in 1975. Known for his experimental approach, Polke combines elements of surrealism and pop culture in this thought-provoking collage. The artwork features an oversized, vividly detailed mushroom dominating the scene, set against a background with a sepia-toned, textured landscape and human figures observing or gesturing toward it. The surreal composition, coupled with Polke's playful and satirical undertones, may suggest themes of altered perception, nature, and cultural rituals. The title, a palindrome, adds to the mysterious and enigmatic nature of the work, as Polke challenges viewers to interpret his cryptic visual language. This piece, from an edition of 75, exemplifies Polke's wit and ingenuity in combining photographic and illustrative elements.
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