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Series Title: 1989. A Portfolio of 11 Images Honoring Artists Lost to AIDS

All that Glitters is Gold

2000

Lari Pittman

(American, 1952-)
publisher

Alliance for the Arts, The Estate Project for Artists wih AIDS

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Culture
America, late 20th Century
Medium
pigment ink jet
Support
Hahnemuhle paper
Measurements
Overall: 51.1 x 61.4 cm (20 1/8 x 24 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Agnes Gund and Daniel Shapiro 2000.161.7
Edition
75 plus 12 artist's proofs
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print

Description

Lari Pittman made this print as part of a portfolio honoring visual and performing artists lost to the AIDS epidemic. Dedicated to pianist and singer Liberace (1919–1987), Pittman referenced the performer’s renowned love for glitz and glamour through what he calls over-decoration. The male profile (perhaps representing a young Liberace), diamonds, sunbursts, and undefined architectural elements in layers of bright, complementary colors celebrate artificiality, or in the artist’s words, “frippery,” that defines both Pittman’s practice and Liberace’s public persona.

All that Glitters is Gold

2000

Lari Pittman, Alliance for the Arts, The Estate Project for Artists wih AIDS

(American, 1952-)
America, late 20th Century

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