Middle Finger in Black

Name: Middle Finger in Black
Price: 900.0 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

Middle Finger in Black belongs to a trio of artworks by Ai Weiwei which combine innovative printing methods with pillars of freedom upheld throughout his practice.

A radial composition references the o...

Middle Finger in Black belongs to a trio of artworks by Ai Weiwei which combine innovative printing methods with pillars of freedom upheld throughout his practice.

A radial composition references the obscene gesture – a raised middle finger – which defines Ai’s seminal series, Study of Perspective. Begun in 1995, the series asserts the importance of our collective freedom to form, hold and express individual beliefs. For the artist, the power of a simple gesture like this is that anyone can make it. The edition is printed on a silkscreen press and finished with an intricate layer of white gold leaf, applied by hand to dazzling effect.

In a new juncture for Study of Perspective, we’ve also collaborated with Ai to make his middle finger available to all – inviting any and everyone to share their own perspective on power. Add yours to the archive now.

Then, go behind the scenes at Make-Ready in London as Ai reflects on the profundities of printmaking and its lineage within his practice.

Composition

Framing

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Dimensions

Unframed: 60cm x 60cm

Framed: 67.5cm x 67.5cm x 3.2cm

Framing

Two framing options are available. A matte black painted wooden frame with open grain, or a silver painted wooden frame with a metallic finish – both mounted on an off-white back board and fitted with UV plexiglass for protection.

Medium

2 colour silkscreen with foiling in white gold leaf, printed on 600gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity

Finishing

Individually numbered, signed by the artist, and accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

Release date

May 11, 2023

Artist

Ai Weiwei

6 collaborations

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Ai Weiwei: Printing Power

Behind the scenes

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