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    1. AK-47 AK-47 (G.10) (2008) is one of the most dynamic paintings by famous Chinese Contemporary artists Zhang Dali, titled after the artist’s self-given street name. Zhang Dali deconstructs the portrait by painting a grid-like series of horizontal rows of text that repeat “AK-47” across the entire canvas, eradicating the complete portrait of the boy. When viewed from a distance the 1-inch high “tags” disappear and the portrait appears in full. When viewed up-close, the portrait is fractured by the graffiti, eradicating the identity of this young man.  Click through to browse our China Now: Contemporary Art sale. AK-47 AK-47 (G.10) (2008) is one of the most dynamic paintings by famous Chinese Contemporary artists Zhang Dali, titled after the artist’s self-given street name. Zhang Dali deconstructs the portrait by painting a grid-like series of horizontal rows of text that repeat “AK-47” across the entire canvas, eradicating the complete portrait of the boy. When viewed from a distance the 1-inch high “tags” disappear and the portrait appears in full. When viewed up-close, the portrait is fractured by the graffiti, eradicating the identity of this young man.  Click through to browse our China Now: Contemporary Art sale.

      September 22, 2012

      AK-47

      AK-47 (G.10) (2008) is one of the most dynamic paintings by famous Chinese Contemporary artists Zhang Dali, titled after the artist’s self-given street name.

      Zhang Dali deconstructs the portrait by painting a grid-like series of horizontal rows of text that repeat “AK-47” across the entire canvas, eradicating the complete portrait of the boy. When viewed from a distance the 1-inch high “tags” disappear and the portrait appears in full. When viewed up-close, the portrait is fractured by the graffiti, eradicating the identity of this young man. 

      Click through to browse our China Now: Contemporary Art sale.

      Tags: artworks, asian art, zhang dali, artnet Auctions,

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