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Kenny ScharfIn the Beginning2019
2019
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In the Beginning, 2019
6-colour lithograph printed with Marinoni lithographic press, hand cut on BFK Rives 300 g paper
93 cm x 75 cm
Edition of 99
Signed by the artist, numbered and stamped by the publishing house.
published by JRP Editions
Kenny Scharf is an American artist known for his vibrant, playful, and surreal pop-art style that blends street art, cartoon imagery, and futuristic themes. Emerging from New York’s 1980s East Village art scene alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Scharf gained recognition for his colorful, graffiti-inspired paintings, murals, and immersive installations. His work often features whimsical, otherworldly characters and psychedelic landscapes, influenced by comic books, science fiction, and mid-century pop culture. Scharf’s art carries an optimistic and energetic spirit, yet it also critiques consumerism and environmental issues. His ability to merge fine art with street culture has kept him relevant over decades, with exhibitions in major galleries and museums worldwide.
- Creator:Kenny Scharf (1958, American)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2154215982312
Kenny Scharf
Kenny Scharf is a renowned artist affiliated with the 1980s-era East Village art movement in New York City.
Scharf developed a distinct and uniquely personal artistic style in paintings and prints as well as sculpture, alongside his mentor Andy Warhol, and contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring with whom he pioneered contemporary street art. References to popular culture reoccur throughout Scharf's works, such as appropriated cartoon characters from the "Flintstones" and "Jetsons," as well as imagined anthropomorphic creatures. Through ecstatic compositions and a dazzling color palette, he presents an immersive viewing experience that is both intimate and fresh.
Scharf's multifaceted practice — spanning painting, sculpture, installation work, murals, performance and fashion — reflects his dedication to the creation of dynamic forms of art that deconstruct existing artistic hierarchies, echoing the philosophy of Pop artists. Yet Scharf’s artistic significance expands beyond the art historical terrain of Pop art; the artist instead coined the term “Pop Surrealist” to describe his one-of-a-kind practice. His inclusion in the 1985 Whitney Biennial marked the start of his international phenomenon, a reputation that continues to thrive today.
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