Fahamu Pecou "ART HISTORY neXt"

Lyons Wier Gallery

poster for Fahamu Pecou "ART HISTORY neXt"

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In ART HISTORY neXt, Fahamu Pecou questions the concepts of inclusion and exclusion within the historical constructs
of fine art. His paintings confront the notion of who gets chronicled in the annals of art history by reflecting on and creating a dialogue with prominent artists, whose self-portraits challenged art historical norms and in turn ushered in new ways to consider both art and artistic conceptions.
Pecou states, "By challenging the understanding and appreciation of the referenced artworks, and juxtaposing my own
ideas within the context of the dialogue of the original source material, I hope to expand the ideas of these artists and
create a brand new dialogue."
Pecou's work continues to blur the lines between pop culture and fine art through his painting, video and performances that parallel marketing & branding campaigns and persona-building strategies found in contemporary media. His work continues to question traditionally held value systems in both popular culture and fine art by pushing beyond the recognized boundaries of both systems. The end result is one part parody and one part mockery, on society's obsession with celebrity, the exploitation of black masculinity and the divide that racial ignorance and stereotypes perpetuate.

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Schedule

from March 05, 2011 to April 02, 2011

Opening Reception on 2011-03-05 from 18:00 to 21:00

Artist(s)

Fahamu Pecou

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