Tag Archives: collage art

Not a Sugar Dada's Girl

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Dave

Hannah Höch( 1889-1978) is best known as one of the originators of the medium of photomontage, and the only female member of the Berlin Dada group, an artistic grouping which protested the unprecedented destruction of World War I by putting … Continue reading →

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Origami of the Human Jungle

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Dave

Book art photographer Thomas Allen has created pop art from recycled pulp novels of the 40’s-60’s period. The work involves cutting figures from vintage publications and then folding them up and out of the cover. The juxtaposition of the images … Continue reading →

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Peeling Layers of Identity and Desire

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Dave

Conceptual art dealing with the circulation of power and criticism of sexism are the trademark and visually recognizable signature of American collage artist Barbara Kruger. She is famous for her layered photographs that challenge society’s view of  consumerism and feminine … Continue reading →

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