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The Great Bear

Creator: Simon Patterson
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
The Great Bear

Stock Code 106423
1992

The Great Bear re-envisages the classic London Underground map, replacing the names of stations with the names of celebrities and cultural figures. Born in 1967, Simon Patterson debuted in the British art scene with Name Paintings, white canvases bearing the name of famous people printed in black type, which were displayed at Damien Hirst's 1988 group show Freeze. Typography remained a central part of Patterson's artistic practice throughout his career. His works emphasise language as a medium for identification and classification. Referencing maps, the periodic table and electric circuits, Patterson continues to investigate and reconstruct the systems that we use to interpret information. The Great Bear references the astrological constellation Ursa Major, and hints at the connection between different cultures and points in history.

Description

Lithograph in colours, 1992, signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 50 in pencil (there were also fifteen artist's proofs), printed by London Underground printers, published by the artist and Milch Gallery, London, in the integral London Regional Transport aluminium frame, framed 108 x 133.5 cm. (42½ x 52½ in.)

Stock ID:106423

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1980-1999
Creation Date:	1992
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	106423
Incollect Reference #:	606791

Dimensions

W.	52.5 in;	H.	42.5 in;
W.	133.35 cm;	H.	107.95 cm;

Message from Seller:

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