{"product_id":"jose-bedia-piango-piango-artwork","title":"Jose Bedia - Longo L Embo Artwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eJose Bedia - Longo L Embo Artwork, \u003cspan\u003eThis etching is an outstanding example of contemporary Cuban printmaking, created in 1996 and printed on heavily textured Super Alfa de Guarro paper. Its large format and immaculate condition highlight the character of the medium and the depth of the imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtching, aquatint, drypoint, and carborundum in four plates, 50 signed and numbered copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74 x 98 cm (29 x 39 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Editart, D. Blanco, Geneva, Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work demonstrates Bedia’s unique approach to contemporary art, merging technical mastery with rich cultural narratives. Free shipping is available within the US, with worldwide express shipping at $150. Fredric Snitzer Gallery now represents Bedia, whose promotion of his work is expected to significantly increase its recognition and value over the coming years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew Cuban artists have developed a body of work as coherent and original as José Bedia. In his paintings, drawings, and installations, he draws on cultural references from Cuba, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, focusing on traditions often overlooked by Western perspectives. In Jose Bedia - Longo L Embo Artwork, these influences are distilled into a visually compelling narrative, reflecting both formal and philosophical depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedia’s creative process, though seemingly intuitive, integrates rigorous study and a deep understanding of cultural systems. The seemingly simple, schematic nature of his works conceals a wealth of symbolic, historical, and aesthetic knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis works are held in prominent museum collections worldwide, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuggenheim Museum, New York, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum of Modern Art, New York, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOCA, Long Beach, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAMM, Miami, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTate Museum, London, UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseo de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…and many others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visionary quality and cultural depth of Jose Bedia - Longo L Embo Artwork make it a standout example of contemporary Cuban art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information, call (323) 792-3779 or visit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.artnet.com\/galleries\/mla-gallery\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artnet.com\/galleries\/mla-gallery\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MLA Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50952469283114,"sku":"13701","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/6192\/files\/Bedia.Litho.19_fead3df3-daf2-4a48-b08f-45e4f0af40d0.jpg?v=1768555546","url":"https:\/\/mlagallery.com\/products\/jose-bedia-piango-piango-artwork","provider":"MLA Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}