Knot (Nod)*
Description
Medium: collage on paper
Size: 21 x 37 cm (37 x 53 cm with frame)
Provenance
Private Collection, Romania.
Location
Bucharest
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Description
Ion Bârlădeanu’s story is one of the most amazing tales modern history has to offer. He spent most of his life living on the outskirts of society, depending on other men’s trash and surviving cold nights behind garbage bins. Throughout his career, Ion Bârlădeanu was known for his unique and distinctive style, which combined elements of pop art with traditional Romanian motifs. He was particularly famous for his collages, which can be described as a mix of Pop art, Surrealism and Dadaism, featuring bold colours, text and images cut from magazines and newspapers.
Bârlădeanu’s work was heavily influenced by the social and political climate of Romania during the latter half of the 20th century. Through his art, he sought to comment on and critique the events of the time, using humour and irony to communicate his messages. Overall, Ion Bârlădeanu is remembered as a pioneering figure in Romanian pop art and a distinctive voice in the world of contemporary art. His collages are highly prized by collectors and can be found in major museums and galleries.
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