Amazing double sided Original Artwork by Al Diaz.
Al Diaz is also famous for being the other half of 70’s- 80’s legendary SAMO© duo along with Jean Michel Basquiat.
One side has Went to the Big City… presented on tileboard.
Other side is hand illustrated with quote by Diaz, “SAMO©… AS AN ALTERNATIVE 2 GOD….” which the artist added in 2016.
Signed on bottom right tile side with AL DIAZ NYC 2016 in black marker.
The Went to the Big City… side is made on tile board and cut alphabets reminiscent of the Wet Paint signs found in NYC subways reworked by Diaz.
This original mixed media artwork is based on the anagram messages Diaz was pasting in NYC subways graffiti style around the time this artwork was produced.
This artwork can be displayed with either side showing or suspended so both sides are visible.
Certificate of Authenticity issued by our gallery included.
CONDITION: Excellent condition. Hand cut by artist, the tileboard has some rough edges. Mark on brown side from sticker removal.
37.5 inches x 26.4 inches
146 cm x 61.9 cm
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