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Bernard Aptekar
For the Megaliths to the Megalopolis - Figurative Political Painting

2009

About the Item

Bernard Aptekar's For the Megaliths to the Megalopolis is a figurative painting measuring 49.5" x 65". Aptekar's paintings are often a political and social commentary of the contradictions inherent to the human mankind. The surrealistic and expressionistic language used to covey the message, as well as the use of a palette with low contrast colors like light blue, green and pink, has it's roots in the work of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, who Apterkar met at age of 11. The outcome is an imagery of an extraordinary visual impact and absolutely unique to Aptekar's own creative process. The surrealistic imagery of this artwork titled "For the Megaliths to the Megalopolis, Some Things Stay the Same" has an incredible visual impact.
  • Creator:
    Bernard Aptekar (1936, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2009
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Width: 65 in (165.1 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting comes with a wooden gilded frame provided by the artist. The framed dimension is 55"x 71".
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BA0231stDibs: LU24924203412

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