Who painted "Cy" Twombly (1928-2011)/Georges Bataille (1897-1962)?

"Cy" Twombly (1928-2011)/Georges Bataille (1897-1962) was painted by Natassa Poulantza.

Where can I see "Cy" Twombly (1928-2011)/Georges Bataille (1897-1962)?

"Cy" Twombly (1928-2011)/Georges Bataille (1897-1962) is held by Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Artwork

"Cy" Twombly (1928-2011)/Georges Bataille (1897-1962)

Natassa Poulantza

"Cy" Twombly (1928-2011)/Georges Bataille (1897-1962) is a drawing by Natassa Poulantza. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. This digital print combines elements from two distinct cultural realms.

About this work

Overview

This digital print combines elements from two distinct cultural realms. It pairs a fragment from an artwork by American artist Cy Twombly with a portrait of French writer Georges Bataille.

Technique & Style

The image is generated through a digital application that simulates a game of chance, akin to a slot machine. The app randomly combines images from two categories: excerpts from famous paintings and portraits of influential thinkers.

Subject & Meaning

The resulting juxtaposition, in this case Twombly's work alongside Bataille's portrait, creates an unexpected pairing that invites reflection on the relationship between artistic expression and intellectual thought.

Artist & collection

Artist

Natassa Poulantza

These drawings mash up famous artists and writers—Franz Marc with Nikos Poulantzas, Mark Rothko with Michel Foucault—layering ink on paper to pair their styles.

Museum

Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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