AL DIAZ

Amazing double sided Original Artwork by Al Diaz.
Al Diaz is also famous for being the other half of 70’s- 80’s SAMO© duo along with Jean Michel Basquiat.
One side has thought provoking anagram by Diaz- ACCEPT AND EMBRACE MADNESS.
Other side is hand illustrated with quote by Diaz, “SAMO©… AS A SUGGESTIVE NOTE…” which the artist added in 2016.
Signed on bottom right of quote side with AL DIAZ 2015.
This artwork was also exhibited at his show in NYC in 2015.
The ACCEPT AND EMBRACE side is made with tile board and cut alphabets reminiscent of the Wet Paint signs found in NYC subways reworked by Diaz.
Artist has self framed this work in aluminum frame similar style framing as found on ad message boards in NYC subway also.
Framed with plexiglass and aluminum currently without hanging hardware we recommend having this original artwork professionally framed with archival materials keeping original materials as artist intended.
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.

Certificate of Authenticity issued by our gallery included.

CONDITION: Excellent condition. Amazing double sided Original Artwork by Al Diaz.
Framed in aluminum frame, no hardware. Has marks on frame and reverse as acquired from artist. We recommend archival framing keeping original materials as artist intended.
48 inches x 8.1 inches
122.9 cm x 20.6 cm