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Title: Four Paintings and Two Large Scale Works by Arman

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"Regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century, Arman's vast artistic output ranges from drawings and prints to monumental public sculptures....His work is strongly influenced by Dada, and in turn has been a strong influence on Pop Artists in the collections of such institutions as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris." - From the artist's home page at Artnet's Artist Works Catalogues.*


The Artist, Arman

I hope to publish several articles with Arman's amazing art. Meanwhile, enjoy these seven examples:


Gun Rainbow (1965)

Medium: Oil paint, brass



Balla's Bike (1991)

Medium: Sliced Bicycle, brushes and acrylic paint on canvas


Van Gogh Starry Night (1993)

Medium: Paint scrapers and acrylic paint on canvas


Le voyage interrompu (1998)

Medium: leather sachel, metal, and acrylic paint on board


Hope For Peace (1976-1995)

Medium: armored military vehicles, tanks, reinforced concrete; Height - approximately 100 feet; Weight - 6000 tons.


Long Term Parking (1982)

Medium: Automobiles in Concrete

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* All the images and the introductory materials are courtesy of Artnet's Artist Works Catalogues and of the Artist's Estate. Click here.

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I have a law degree (Stanford, 66') but have never practiced. Instead, from 1967 through 1977, I tried to contribute to the revolution in America. As unsuccessful as everyone else over that decade, in 1978 I went to work for the U.S. Forest (more...)
 

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Comparing this article with my previous article, by GLloyd Rowsey on Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:58:29 AM
To view that Kehinde Wiley article, by GLloyd Rowsey on Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:12:51 AM
Glloyd.... by mikel paul on Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 at 4:49:27 PM
So true, Mikel. by GLloyd Rowsey on Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:16:55 PM