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1984

Mark Kostabi

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Mark Kostabi

Artist, American, born 1960

The image displays various bold, swirling lines and angular shapes, forming an abstract composition. In the center is a humanoid figure with a branch-like head. To the left, there are shadowy shapes resembling a person lifting an object, and to the right, a pattern resembles a static television screen. The background is filled with jagged lines and scribbles, creating a chaotic and energetic environment.

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Medium

black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 60.8 x 45.7 cm (23 15/16 x 18 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.38

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: KOSTABI 1984; center verso in graphite by unknown hand: GROWTH PATTERNS; center verso in blue ball-point pen: HEADLESS POTTED PLANT HOLDER by unknown hand (crossed out in graphite)

Wikidata ID

Q64595383

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