Heart (with Pearls), 1991

Heart (with Pearls), 1991, is a photogravure and aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 Satin paper. This work showcases Baldessari's distinctive approach to image appropriation and visual storytelling. The piece combines photographic elements with printmaking techniques to create a visually striking composition that plays with juxtaposition and meaning.

The print was created for the Independent Curators Incorporated 15th Anniversary Print Portfolio, a significant collection celebrating this important arts organization. American conceptual artist John Baldessari (1931-2020) was a pivotal figure in contemporary art whose work resides in prestigious collections including the Museum of Modern Art, New York and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This print exemplifies Baldessari's influential approach to conceptual art that spanned several decades.

The artist is known for his innovative use of found photography, text, and appropriated imagery, employing techniques of cropping, alteration, and juxtaposition to create new contexts and meanings. His work has had a profound impact on contemporary art practices, influencing generations of artists with his intellectual rigor and visual wit. 

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