Papo Colo

(Portfolio cover)
1998

A framed artwork featuring a symmetrical composition with two abstract forms on a grey background. Each form consists of a black circle with a white speckled pattern inside, intersected by a diagonal red line, and a yellow block at the bottom corner. The piece is displayed against a white mat within a light wooden frame.

A framed artwork featuring a symmetrical composition with two abstract forms on a grey background. Each form consists of a black circle with a white speckled pattern inside, intersected by a diagonal red line, and a yellow block at the bottom corner. The piece is displayed against a white mat within a light wooden frame.

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Date
1998

Classification
Prints

Medium
Screenprint with ribbon

Dimensions
Sheet: 30 1/2 × 44 7/8in. (77.5 × 114 cm) Image: 30 1/2 × 44 7/8in. (77.5 × 114 cm)

Accession number
2012.145.9

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Director's Discretionary Fund

Rights and reproductions
© Papo Colo

API
artworks/41975

Part of a series:
Exit 8: Exit Art Portfolio 1998
9 works

Graphic artwork with a blue abstract background, featuring a dark angel figure, a person in white, and a group of red and green figures.

A contemplative woman resting her chin on her crossed arms, with a soft, focused expression.

A black and white illustration featuring a tap on the left side with water flowing out, transforming into a variety of sunflowers with human faces. The faces on the sunflowers display a range of expressions from smiling to surprised. The background is plain, emphasizing the contrast between the realistic tap and the surreal floral faces.

Illustration of a young boy with a serious expression, wearing a button-up shirt and pants with a belt, standing against a light blue background. The image has a sketched quality with minimal coloring, emphasizing the outline and details of the boy's attire and features.

Two rectangular, abstract prints with earthy tones and textured patterns are displayed one above the other against a white background. Each print features a blend of yellows, reds, and blacks that create a landscape-like appearance. Below the prints, there is text and numbers, possibly indicating the title and edition of the artwork. The image is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.

A framed artwork featuring a symmetrical composition with two abstract forms on a grey background. Each form consists of a black circle with a white speckled pattern inside, intersected by a diagonal red line, and a yellow block at the bottom corner. The piece is displayed against a white mat within a light wooden frame.

A black and white photo of a woman with an afro hairstyle sitting at a table, holding a white cup, with a pensive expression on her face. The setting appears to be a diner with a brick wall in the background and a window with blinds to the right. Below the image, there is text that reads "Suggesting/listing methods of recall."

A vibrant artwork featuring a large, stylized flower with a red and blue center, yellow petals, and teal stems set against a collage background. The background includes various elements such as polka dots, text in English and Arabic, a halftone image of a man's face, and a small illustration of a goldfinch. The piece is numbered "50" and signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.

A vibrant abstract artwork featuring a dense cluster of black and white patterned shapes resembling a cityscape, overlaid with splashes of orange, pink, and blue watercolor. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist in the lower corners on a white background.

Papo Colo
15 works in the collection

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