Bennett, G., quoted in Gordon Bennett, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2007, p. 212. ibid.3. 1992 exhibition at the Whitney. Notes to Basquiat: Modernity, 1999 is a bridge between these two series, synthesising the main motifs of each into a tightly articulated composition exposing how words and images shape our cultural identity.The array of appropriated motifs within Notes to Basquiat: Modernity tesselate to create a dynamic composition, their collaged intuitive arrangement providing a decidedly contemporary aesthetic. A critically and politically engaged artist, Bennett presents alternative historical narratives of Australia and of contemporary world events, creating provocative works that place identity politics front and centre. Appropriation allowed Bennett to refer to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal art, and situate his painting in a fluid area between these two overlapping forms of contemporary art. For example, expressionism features in the highly visceral Outsider (1988), which replays Van Goghs Starry Night. I was drawn once again to the semiotic on exhibition catalogue front cover), Aulich, A., Visual Arts, The Melbourne Review, Melbourne, issue 21, July 2013, pp. Born in 1955 in Monto, Queensland, Bennett was unaware of his mother's . Eccles, J. 11, Paris, Nov 2013-Dec 2013, 11 (colour illus.). secure our sense of ourselves into eternity, identities are the names Gift of The Hon. His colourful and thought provoking conceptual paintings, prints, performance videos and installations draw on many different sources and styles. Provenance. Dear Jean-Michel Basquiat, At times it is as though we are looking at the work of more than one artist. Collection: Paul Eliadis Collection of Contemporary Australian Art, Australia Three parts: a: 182 x 182cm; b: 182 x 61cm; Five things to know about Gordon Bennett | Tate Notes to Basquiat (City) - AGSA Collection Indeed, perhaps more directly and explicitly than any other Australian artist, he engaged in the debate on republicanism, sovereignty and citizenship in an effort to highlight the plight of indigenous people not just locally, but internationally, who have become estranged as a result of colonialism. Gordon Bennett | Notes to Basquiat (1999) | MutualArt Notes to Basquiat - Big Shoes - 2002. Artists suggestions based on your preferences, Filter by media, style, movement, nationality and activity period, Overall performance of recent notable sales, Upcoming exhibitions at your preferred locations, Global snapshot, top performers and top lots, Charts on artist trends and performance over time, ready to export, Get your artworks appraised online in 72 hours or less by experienced IFAA accredited professionals. Jean-Michel Basquiat I salute you. Add to favourites. Again echoing Benjamin, Bennett draws a direct link between civilisation and barbarism, or here Enlightenment and suicide. On the opposite corner, however, a pair of heads labelled Caucasian and black/abo stare blankly into the void.
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