Fahlstrom, Oyvind | Eddie (Sylvie's brother) in the Desert, 1966 — available on Composition Gallery

Öyvind Fahlström (Sweden/Brazil, 1928–1976) was a pioneering multimedia artist blending painting, performance, and interactive installations. Known for his playful yet political works, he explored themes of capitalism, media, and social systems, often using comic-inspired visuals and dynamic compositions.

Oyvind Fahlstrom

Eddie (Sylvie's brother) in the Desert, 1966

Name: Eddie (Sylvie's brother) in the Desert, 1966
SKU: 6110

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Limited Edition Print

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Silkscreen

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Fahlström (b. 1928 Brazil, d. 1976 Sweden) was a pioneering Swedish artist and writer known for his highly innovative approach to painting, sculpture, and performance. Fahlström's work is characterized by its playful yet deeply political nature, often incorporating elements of popular culture, language, and game-like structures to explore themes of power, economics, and global politics. His multimedia works, which include interactive installations and large-scale collages, challenge the viewer to engage with the complexities of the modern world. A key figure in the international avant-garde movement of the 1960s and 1970s, Fahlström's contributions to conceptual and multimedia art have left a lasting impact, particularly in his ability to merge art with social and political commentary.

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