Mao (II.91) , 1972
72 x 72 in (h x w)
Screenprint

Since Mao was a public figure whose face and appearance were acknowledged and respected by the public as a protagonist, his cold war movement had also become an issue, so Mao easily became a subject matter of Andy’s work. This painting present Mao with specific imagery that connected the public to the political.It was created as a response to the Communist Party propaganda tool that represented China with a half-smiling image of their leader.

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