Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Öyvind Fahlström World Map silkscreen, 1973; densely illustrated with symbolic imagery and text, offering satirical global commentary.

// Öyvind Fahlström’s World Map from 1973 is a complex, densely illustrated silkscreen print that offers a unique, interpretative vision of global geography and socio-political commentary. This limited-edition piece intricately combines fragmented, cartoon-like figures, text, and symbolic imagery that represent various global issues, cultures, and historical references. Fahlström’s style, rich in detail and satire, invites the viewer to explore and decode the relationships between different regions, icons, and themes presented on this unconventional “map.” His work challenges traditional cartography by using visual metaphors to address the complexities of political and cultural dynamics worldwide, making each exploration a layered, thought-provoking experience.

Artwork Copyright © Oyvind Fahlstrom

World map, 1973

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// Öyvind Fahlström’s World Map from 1973 is a complex, densely illustrated silkscreen print that offers a unique, interpretative vision of global geography and socio-political commentary. This limited-edition piece intricately combines fragmented, cartoon-like figures, text, and symbolic imagery that represent various global issues, cultures, and historical references. Fahlström’s style, rich in detail and satire, invites the viewer to explore and decode the relationships between different regions, icons, and themes presented on this unconventional “map.” His work challenges traditional cartography by using visual metaphors to address the complexities of political and cultural dynamics worldwide, making each exploration a layered, thought-provoking experience.

Artwork Copyright © Oyvind Fahlstrom

Oyvind Fahlstrom

World Map, 1973

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Silkscreen

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