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22-color screenprint . - Published by Pace Editions, Inc. Year of the Ox by Ai Weiwei is a 2021 screenprint composed of 22 colors, produced in an edition of 58 and published by Pace Editions, Inc. Measuring 40 x 40 inches, the work presents a grid of vividly colored ox heads rendered in a pixelated, graphic style. Set against alternating neon and saturated backgrounds, each image varies in palette, recalling Pop Art seriality while referencing the Chinese zodiac. The repeated motif suggests both individuality and mass production, themes central to Ai’s practice. By merging cultural symbolism with bold contemporary aesthetics, the print reflects on identity, tradition, and the circulation of images in global visual culture.
Year of the Ox, 2021
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22-color screenprint . - Published by Pace Editions, Inc. Year of the Ox by Ai Weiwei is a 2021 screenprint composed of 22 colors, produced in an edition of 58 and published by Pace Editions, Inc. Measuring 40 x 40 inches, the work presents a grid of vividly colored ox heads rendered in a pixelated, graphic style. Set against alternating neon and saturated backgrounds, each image varies in palette, recalling Pop Art seriality while referencing the Chinese zodiac. The repeated motif suggests both individuality and mass production, themes central to Ai’s practice. By merging cultural symbolism with bold contemporary aesthetics, the print reflects on identity, tradition, and the circulation of images in global visual culture.
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Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.
