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Untitled, 1984

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Yue Minjun, Untitled (Smile-ism No. 16), lithograph with a laughing figure alongside Garfield and Tintin, contrasting realism and cartoon styles.

Lithograph on Rives BFK paper - Sheet: 43 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (109.8 x 80 cm) // Yue Minjun’s Untitled (Smile-ism No. 16) (2006) is a lithograph that juxtaposes humor and satire by combining his iconic laughing self-portrait with popular cartoon characters. The artwork features Minjun’s exaggerated, open-mouthed laugh alongside simplified renderings of well-known figures like Garfield and Tintin. This bold composition highlights contrasts in styles, with Minjun's hyper-realistic face set against the minimalist cartoon aesthetics, emphasizing the absurdity and universality of laughter. Printed on Rives BFK paper and measuring 109.8 x 80 cm, this piece is a vivid commentary on identity, cultural icons, and the role of humor in society, characteristic of Minjun’s “Smile-ism” series.

Artwork Copyright © Yue Minjun

Untitled (Smile-ism No. 16), 2006

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Lithograph on Rives BFK paper - Sheet: 43 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (109.8 x 80 cm) // Yue Minjun’s Untitled (Smile-ism No. 16) (2006) is a lithograph that juxtaposes humor and satire by combining his iconic laughing self-portrait with popular cartoon characters. The artwork features Minjun’s exaggerated, open-mouthed laugh alongside simplified renderings of well-known figures like Garfield and Tintin. This bold composition highlights contrasts in styles, with Minjun's hyper-realistic face set against the minimalist cartoon aesthetics, emphasizing the absurdity and universality of laughter. Printed on Rives BFK paper and measuring 109.8 x 80 cm, this piece is a vivid commentary on identity, cultural icons, and the role of humor in society, characteristic of Minjun’s “Smile-ism” series.

Artwork Copyright © Yue Minjun

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Untitled (Smile-ism No.25), 2006

Limited Edition Print

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USD 6,500

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Surplus Value (Beige), 2019

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GBP 9,000 - 12,000

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Mixed Media

GBP 9,000 - 12,000

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Limited Edition Print

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USD 2,600

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Untitled (Smile-ism No. 9), 2006

Limited Edition Print

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Untitled (Smile-ism No. 14), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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