help or something
help or something

Corita Kent

help or something, 196758.4 x 88.9cmSign in to view price
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silkscreen on paperKaufmann Repetto
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This contemporary artwork features bold, vibrant colors and striking typography. The central text "Help!... OR SOMETHING" stands out prominently against the green background, creating a sense of urgency and ambiguity. The use of the red, impactful text "Help!" and the smaller navy blue "I LOVE" text at the bottom add visual contrast and layers of meaning. The overall composition and minimalist style evoke a pop art aesthetic, suggesting the artist's commentary on modern society and our reliance on urgent calls for assistance or intervention. This thought-provoking piece invites the viewer to reflect on the complexities and anxieties of contemporary life. ...

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Artist
Corita Kent
B.1918, American

Born in 1918, in Fort Dodge, IA, USA. Died in 1986 in Boston. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, and advocate for social justice whose work reflects the ascendancy of Pop Art, the spiritual renewal of the Second Vatican Council and the political activism of the 1960s. A catholic nun for more than three decades, Kent was deeply committed to cultural, social, and aesthetic innovation. Her idiosyncratic approach to art and outspoken engagement with the world made her a target of criticism by conservative clergy but also secluded the reception of her work from more elite contemporary art circles. Born Frances Elizabeth Kent, she entered the religious order Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hollywood at age 18, taking the name Sister Mary Corita. By 1947, she began teaching art at the Immaculate Heart College and later became head of the art department in 1964. During this time, the art department became a well-known hub of creativity and liberal thinking. ...

Corita Kent: Artworks
untitled
Corita Kent
untitled, 1985
42 x 49.7 x 4cm
dip
Corita Kent
dip, 1967
83.5 x 99 x 4cm
help or something
Corita Kent
help or something, 1967
58.4 x 88.9cm
tomato
Corita Kent
tomato, 1967
58.4 x 88.9cm
harness the sun
Corita Kent
harness the sun, 1967
52 x 58cm
i'm glad i can feel pain
Corita Kent
i'm glad i can feel pain, 1969
58.4 x 30.5cm
manflowers
Corita Kent
manflowers, 1969
58.4 x 30.5cm
the vision
Corita Kent
the vision, 1978
37.5 x 37.5 x 3cm
come up
Corita Kent
come up, 1985
45.7 x 60.9cm
life is a succession
Corita Kent
life is a succession, 1977
40 x 29.2cm
Kaufmann Repetto
Gallery
Kaufmann Repetto
Milan, New York City

francesca kaufmann gallery opened in January 2000. Since then, the gallery has aimed to explore a diverse range of media, with a focus on video, site specific installation, and a special attention towards the works of female artists. After ten years in its historical location, the gallery opened in a new space in October 2010, under the name kaufmann repetto, to mark the partnership between Francesca Kaufmann and Chiara Repetto. In its new location, the gallery has been able to further develop its exhibition programming through a project space dedicated predominantly to younger artists, as well as a courtyard for large scale outdoor installations, which run parallel to the gallery’s main exhibition schedule. In 2013, the gallery inaugurated a new location in Chelsea, New York, with a parallel program to the gallery’s main space in Milan. In 2019 the New York location moved to Tribeca, expanding to a 3,000 sq ft exhibition space. The inaugural exhibition at the gallery’s new space in Tribeca was a solo show by Lily van der Stokker. ...

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