Graphics, limited edition of 50 pieces, on Fabriano Cotton Privilege paper.
Each print is individually numbered.
Inscription in pencil l.d.: 24/50, at the bottom: Kostabi 2020
Dimensions: 50 cm x 70 cm (sheet)
Publisher's dry stamp at the bottom.
Condition: very good
Provenance:
private collection, Austria
Mark Kostabi was born in Los Angeles on November 27, 1960 to Estonian immigrants Kaljo and Rita Kostabi. He grew up in Whittier, California, and studied drawing and painting at California State University, Fullerton. He moved to New York in 1982 and by 1984 had become a prominent figure in the East Village art scene , receiving the "Proliferation Prize" from the East Village Eye for participating in more art exhibitions than any other New York artist.
Kostabi is best known for his paintings of faceless figures, which often comment on contemporary political, social and psychological issues, and which have visual stylistic roots in the work of Giorgio de Chirico and Fernand Léger . In addition to his traditional exposure in the art world, Kostabi has designed album covers for Guns N' Roses ( Use Your Illusion ) and The Ramones ( ¡Adios Amigos! ), Seether ( Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray ), Jimmy Scott (Holding Back the Years), Flash(Sound in Silence), RK: Roman Klun (Kingsway), Psychotica (Espina) and numerous products, including a Swatch watch , Alessi vases, Rosenthal espresso cups, Ritzenhoff milk glasses and a pink Giro d'Italia jersey.
