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Julie Mehretu Art

American, b. 1970
On her large-scale canvases and murals, Julie Mehretu layers, erases, and relayers ink, pencil, and acrylic paint (sometimes sprayed or screen-printed) in a manner that conjures the dynamism of the Futurists, the scale and physicality of Abstract Expressionism, and the divergent mark-making of Albrecht Dürer, Eastern calligraphy, and graffiti. Mehretu uses her eclectic mix of styles to explore the history and politics of the urban environment; her source material has included architectural plans, city maps, and photographs, which she has transposed onto her massive canvases via projection. Mehretu graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and has received the MacArthur Fellowship, the American Art Award granted by the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts. She’s been the subject of solo shows at the Guggenheim Museum, the Walker Art Center, and the Whitney, among other institutions, and has been featured in international showcases including the 2019 Venice Biennale, Documenta 13 (2012), and the 2004 Whitney Biennial. At auction, Mehretu’s work regularly sells for seven-figure prices.
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Artist: Julie Mehretu
Sapphic Strophe 2 (from Sapphic Strophes: A Suite of Four Prints) relief print

Sapphic Strophe 2 (from Sapphic Strophes: A Suite of Four Prints) relief print

By Julie Mehretu

Located in Bristol, GB

Relief print from letterpress plate on Italian mould-made Revere paper Edition 16 of 40 38 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in) Signed and numbered on the front Artwork in excellent condition....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Julie Mehretu Art

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Amulet in Crowd
Amulet in Crowd

Amulet in Crowd

By Julie Mehretu

Located in Bristol, GB

Drypoint, on Chine collé to Hahnemühle Copperplate paper Edition 9 of 35 48.3 x 40.6 cm (19 x 16 in) 53 x 45.5 x 3.8, 20.9 x 17.9 x 1.5 in Signed, numbered and dated on the front Min...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Julie Mehretu Art

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Sapphic Strophe 1 (from Sapphic Strophes: A Suite of Four Prints) relief print

Sapphic Strophe 1 (from Sapphic Strophes: A Suite of Four Prints) relief print

By Julie Mehretu

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Relief print from letterpress plate on Italian mould-made Revere paper Edition 16 of 40 38 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in) Signed and numbered on the front Artwork in excellent condition....

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Paper, Ink

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Find a wide variety of authentic Julie Mehretu art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Julie Mehretu in digital pigment print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Julie Mehretu art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jonone, Elizabeth Murray, and Catherine Howe. Julie Mehretu art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,116 and tops out at $5,116, while the average work can sell for $5,116.

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