JOHN BALDESSARI American, 1931-2020
Valentine, 2015
Screen Print in Color on Wove Paper.
Height: 37.75 in. (95.89 cm.)
Width: 33.75 in. (85.73 cm.)
Width: 33.75 in. (85.73 cm.)
This work is Edition 41 of 50.
This work is hand-signed by John Baldessari in pencil in the lower left margin.
Copyright The Artist
This work represents Baldessari's inspiration for the Front Row series, sourced from the Fall 2014 Paris runway shows and Chanel's inventive presentation at the Grand Palais. Baldessari exhibits his conceptual...
This work represents Baldessari's inspiration for the Front Row series, sourced from the Fall 2014 Paris runway shows and Chanel's inventive presentation at the Grand Palais. Baldessari exhibits his conceptual approach to art, often incorporating popular culture and media elements.
Valentine features an image of model Kendall Jenner and her inaugural runway show, in which she featured Marc Jacobs fashions. Baldessari humorously links fine art, fashion, and contemporary culture in this piece. Baldessari said, "You look at her bodice, and it's a heart," when referring to Cupid's arrow that pierces the image. "It's just kind of simple graffiti."
Provenance
This work was acquired from a Private Collection.