The Works

Hassan Hajjaj

On offer, we have a pair of portraits by the Moroccan photographer and artist, Hassan Hajjaj, whose works have gained acclaim for its subversion of the western touristic gaze. In his portraits, Hajjaj acknowledges the allure of orientalism (such as fetishized women shrouded by veils) but re-imagines this, giving power to the sitter and framing the works in bold woven rubber or fabric.

Gerald Scarfe

Another of the featured lots is an original work on paper by British illustrator Gerald Scarfe. It is an example of the artist’s iconic collaboration with Pink Floyd for their chart-topping album, ‘The Wall’. The album that featured the hit lyrics "We don’t need no education" was also envisioned as an animated film, which Scarfe created in 1982. It is one of the important preparatory works for the film, which the artist created while working with the band.

Peter Doherty

The sale also includes a mixed media painting by Rock and Roll icon, Peter Doherty, whose white canvas is drawn into with recognised motifs such as lyrics, dripping paint, ghostly outlined figures, a syringe, which he often revisits to raise questions around addiction.

Shem

Finally, we have this work by multidisciplinary artist, Shem. His work, which he categorises as 'chaotic expressionism' is deeply personal and explores the things which make us strong and those that set us back. 

Auction Details

Wednesday 24 April, 1pm BST
Forum Auctions, 4 Ingate Place, Battersea, London SW8 3NS

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