02/06/2025
Rare 1969 Russ Thompson Original Artwork - titled âHunch #1âđ
Hard to find original 1969 abstract mixed-media composition by Russ Thompson. The dominant colors are teal, blue, red, and silver, creating a layered and textured effect. The piece is filled with patterns, symbols, and handwritten text, giving it a dynamic, narrative quality, inviting viewers to interpret its meaning and connect with its emotive and intellectual layers.
About the artist:
âRuss Thompson, born in Jamaica in 1922, is a distinguished artist known for his contributions to the American art scene. He pursued studies at institutions such as Pratt Institute, Carlyle College, and the New York School of Modern Photography. In the late 1960s, Thompson was an active member of the Black Emergency Cultural Coalition (BECC), collaborating with artists like Benny Andrews to advocate for greater representation of African American artists in major New York City museums.âďżź
âHis artworks are part of esteemed collections at institutions such as the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Brooklyn Museum, MoMA, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.â
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Price ⢠$895
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