Cadman Plaza W, The Premise of a Better Life

Sam Pulitzer

Cadman Plaza W, The Premise of a Better Life, 201959.4 x 84.1cmSign in to view price
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c-print, printed perspexFitzpatrick Gallery
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This contemporary artwork features a minimalist, monochromatic composition. The predominant colors are muted tones of gray, with a sense of faded and weathered textures. The image depicts a simple architectural structure, with a few rectangular openings that draw the viewer's attention. The overall aesthetic suggests a sense of decay or abandonment, evoking a melancholic and introspective mood. The text overlay, "Can you fuck up and still get paid?", introduces a sardonic commentary on the nature of success and failure in the art world, hinting at the artist's commentary on the complexities of the creative process and the commercial aspects of contemporary art. ...

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Centre St, The Premise of a Better Life

Sam Pulitzer works in photography, drawing and installation, and consistently couples these mediums with written text. Through manipulating the visual tropes and language of advertising, particularly billboard campaigns, Pulitzer teases out the philosophical or poetic aspects of his chosen imagery. For example, a beautifully shot loaf of bread might provoke queries about the distribution of wealth, rather than remaining a tantalizing thing to consume. Or eye-catching posters with bold graphics can provide gruesome details of America’s foreign policy, as opposed to relaying information about an upcoming gig. By flipping normative corporate registers, Pulitzer subverts expectations and prompts audiences to perceive an image through broader socio-political terms. Common themes which surface in his practice are alterity, tensions between insiders and outsiders, authorship and the politics of looking. His lyrical titles heighten the innate criticality within each work. Sometimes playful in tone, sometimes more hard-hitting, Pulitzer unearths hubris and contradictions within contemporary society, with artists such as Barbara Kruger and Jenny Holzer undeniably influencing his melding of language and image. ...

Sam Pulitzer: Artworks
King St
Sam PulitzerKing St, 2019
59.4 x 84.1cm
Main St.
Sam PulitzerMain St., 2019
28.7 x 35.5cm
Hudson Yards
Untitled
Untitled
to proceed with living
to proceed with living (II)
to proceed with living (I)
occasion and material (I)
Coffey Lane
Sam PulitzerCoffey Lane, 2017
32 x 47.5 x 3.5cm
385 Hicks
Sam Pulitzer385 Hicks, 2017
32 x 47.5 x 3.5cm
Off Pennsylvania Ave
Fitzpatrick Gallery

Established in 2020, Fitzpatrick Gallery is focused on an international program of curated projects in site-specific venues worldwide, and on-site exhibitions at their primary location in Paris, inaugurated in September 2021 in the Marais gallery district at 123 rue de Turenne. They are involved in every level of production with their represented artists, working in close collaboration with institutions, publishing houses, advisory firms, and other partners. Fitzpatrick Gallery builds on the legacy of Freedman Fitzpatrick which was established in 2013 with locations in Los Angeles and Paris. ...

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