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// Öyvind Fahlström’s World Map from 1973 is a complex, densely illustrated silkscreen print that offers a unique, interpretative vision of global geography and socio-political commentary. This limited-edition piece intricately combines fragmented, cartoon-like figures, text, and symbolic imagery that represent various global issues, cultures, and historical references. Fahlström’s style, rich in detail and satire, invites the viewer to explore and decode the relationships between different regions, icons, and themes presented on this unconventional “map.” His work challenges traditional cartography by using visual metaphors to address the complexities of political and cultural dynamics worldwide, making each exploration a layered, thought-provoking experience.

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

World map, 1973

Name: World map, 1973
SKU: 2968

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Silkscreen

SilkscreenSilkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.

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Edition of 150

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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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Oyvind Fahlstrom

World map, 1973

56 x 107 cm

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