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This art piece is part of the series Tresses. The series exists of wigs woven of artificial hair, braided into iconic buildings. The wigs are inspired by West African hair braiding and the skyline of Manhattan. In later series Gaba also uses other forms, for instance cars or religious symbols. This wig represents the Flatiron Building, a well-known building in New York.

Gaba Meschac, Flatiron Building, New York, (2008)

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Painting in an innovative way, when people want traditional. Declaring the art of painting dead, just when it’s coming back into fashion. Exhibiting profound social engagement with innumerable models, manifestos and drawings, to then return to painting. Constant liked to make his fans wonder his every next move. Who does this Face belong to?

Constant A. Nieuwenhuys, Gezicht (Face), (1994)

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‘I want to get my hands in the paint right away and be active. That’s why whether I’m working with canvas or paper, I put it flat on the floor. I move around the piece, splatter the paint on the canvas with a brush, scrape over the paint or work it with my hands. But that magic moment has to come upon me.’ -Van Vught

Reinoud van Vught, Untitled, 1998

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