Testament A: MF FKA K-P X KE RIP

Tony Cokes

Testament A: MF FKA K-P X KE RIP, 2019Price on Request
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MaterialGallery
hd video, colour, stereoHannah Hoffman Gallery
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This minimalist artwork consists of a bright yellow background and bold pink text that states "He loved to empower." The simplicity of the design, with its vibrant colors and emphatic message, creates a bold, impactful statement. The text suggests an intention to empower, conveying an uplifting and inspiring sentiment. The artist's use of a single, unadorned phrase against the striking yellow backdrop results in a visually striking and conceptually resonant piece that encourages the viewer to reflect on the power of empowerment. ...

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Tony Cokes
Artist
Tony Cokes
B.1956, American

Fusing social and political commentary with cultural theory, Tony Cokes creates films, or video essays, that incorporate colour theory, music, sound and found texts quoted by various voices. The quotes from Malcolm X to David Bowie are shown against solid colourful backgrounds, accompanied by sound. A former DJ, Cokes is interested in resonances in pop culture and media that echo the past through the present lens. Addressing the representation of Blackness in film, television and advertising, the artist explores the social condition that maintains prejudice against black subjects. Tracing historical continuities through the critique of racism, capitalism and gentrification, Cokes’ fast-paced audiovisual works are visceral statements on lived experience. ...

Tony Cokes: Artworks
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Hannah Hoffman Gallery
Gallery
Hannah Hoffman Gallery
Los Angeles

Hannah Hoffman, Los Angeles opened in May 2013. The gallery maintains a program of international contemporary artists alongside historical exhibitions with a particular focus on feminist and conceptual practices.

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