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Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul: Personal Exhibition

Past exhibition
22 April - 27 September 2016
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  • “I always do things the wrong way, which is completely empty Territory.” — Peter Saul

    “I always do things the wrong way, which is completely empty Territory.”
    — Peter Saul

  • Peter Saul

     

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    Peter Saul is widely regarded as one of the most significant artists of our time, known for his provocative and daring approach to art. Often described as a "violator of good taste," Saul has been hailed as a successor to Surrealism and credited as the father of Pop Art.

     

    His groundbreaking contributions to the art world include the establishment of Bad Painting, a distinctive style characterized by vibrant colors and exaggerated distortions that serve as a jubilant portrayal of societal lawlessness and violence. Through his works, Saul employs biting sarcasm to critique these issues, creating thought-provoking "indictments" of contemporary society.

  • Installation Views
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016 (View more details about this item in a popup).

    Installation view from Peter Saul. You Better Call Saul at Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 22 Apr—27 Sep 2016

  • Saul's influence extends beyond his artistic style. He is recognized as a pivotal figure in the emergence of a politically incorrect movement that has flourished among diverse artists in the United States, such as Sue Williams, Kara Walker, Robert Melee, and Carroll Dunham. His bold and unapologetic approach has inspired a generation of artists to challenge societal norms and engage in vibrant political discourse through their art.
  • Exhibited works
    • Peter Saul Birth Of Pop, 2005 Acrylic on canvas 168 x 188 cm
      Peter Saul
      Birth Of Pop, 2005
      Acrylic on canvas
      168 x 188 cm
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    • Peter Saul Fall of Constantinople (1453 A.D.), 2004 Acrylic on canvas 198 x 274 cm
      Peter Saul
      Fall of Constantinople (1453 A.D.), 2004
      Acrylic on canvas
      198 x 274 cm
    • Peter Saul It's Not Cancer, 2009 Acrylic and oil on canvas 198.1 x 243.8 cm
      Peter Saul
      It's Not Cancer, 2009
      Acrylic and oil on canvas
      198.1 x 243.8 cm
    • Peter Saul Prehistoric Women, 2011 Acrylic on canvas 198 × 229 cm
      Peter Saul
      Prehistoric Women, 2011
      Acrylic on canvas
      198 × 229 cm
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    • Peter Saul Stalin and Mao, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 183 × 274 cm
      Peter Saul
      Stalin and Mao, 2009
      Acrylic on canvas
      183 × 274 cm
    • Peter Saul Abstract Expressionist Cowboy, 2015 Acrylic on canvas 203 × 163 cm
      Peter Saul
      Abstract Expressionist Cowboy, 2015
      Acrylic on canvas
      203 × 163 cm
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    • Peter Saul Viva la Difference, 2008 Acrylic on canvas 182.9 x 182.9 cm
      Peter Saul
      Viva la Difference, 2008
      Acrylic on canvas
      182.9 x 182.9 cm
    • Peter Saul Panic Attack in the Lumber Yard, 2007 Acrylic on canvas 183 x 198 cm
      Peter Saul
      Panic Attack in the Lumber Yard, 2007
      Acrylic on canvas
      183 x 198 cm
    • Peter Saul Bad Restaurant, 2008 Acrylic, oil on canvas 198 × 274 cm
      Peter Saul
      Bad Restaurant, 2008
      Acrylic, oil on canvas
      198 × 274 cm
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    • Peter Saul Birth of Venus, 2015 Acrylic on canvas 163 × 213 cm
      Peter Saul
      Birth of Venus, 2015
      Acrylic on canvas
      163 × 213 cm
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    • Peter Saul Wall Street Suicide, 2012 Acrylic on canvas 178 × 152 cm
      Peter Saul
      Wall Street Suicide, 2012
      Acrylic on canvas
      178 × 152 cm
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    • Peter Saul Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, 2012-2013 Acrylic on canvas 183 x 244 cm
      Peter Saul
      Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, 2012-2013
      Acrylic on canvas
      183 x 244 cm
    • Peter Saul Raccoon Artist Surprises the Art World, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 183 × 198 cm
      Peter Saul
      Raccoon Artist Surprises the Art World, 2009
      Acrylic on canvas
      183 × 198 cm
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  • Over his illustrious six-decade career, Saul has consistently pushed artistic boundaries. In the 1950s, he introduced iconic comic and cartoon... Over his illustrious six-decade career, Saul has consistently pushed artistic boundaries. In the 1950s, he introduced iconic comic and cartoon... Over his illustrious six-decade career, Saul has consistently pushed artistic boundaries. In the 1950s, he introduced iconic comic and cartoon... Over his illustrious six-decade career, Saul has consistently pushed artistic boundaries. In the 1950s, he introduced iconic comic and cartoon...

    Over his illustrious six-decade career, Saul has consistently pushed artistic boundaries. In the 1950s, he introduced iconic comic and cartoon characters like Superman and Donald Duck into his expressionist paintings. In the mid-1960s, he dedicated a series of works to vehemently protest the Vietnam War and its associated militarism. In the 1970s, he embarked on reimagining masterpieces like Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" and Picasso's "Guernica," infusing them with his unique perspective. Continually drawing inspiration from mass media and art history, Saul's works captivate viewers through their childlike markings and juxtaposition of clashing colors, evoking both disturbance and engagement.

  • Despite the apparent irreverence in his paintings, Saul's art is underpinned by a profound understanding of art history. This foundation... Despite the apparent irreverence in his paintings, Saul's art is underpinned by a profound understanding of art history. This foundation... Despite the apparent irreverence in his paintings, Saul's art is underpinned by a profound understanding of art history. This foundation...

    Despite the apparent irreverence in his paintings, Saul's art is underpinned by a profound understanding of art history. This foundation allows him to forge sophisticated and impactful dialogues between stylistic formal considerations, political ideas, and autobiographical details. By melding these elements, Saul creates a powerful visual language that challenges viewers and encourages introspection, sparking critical reflection on societal issues and artistic conventions.

  • “The important thing is that a work has to look fresh, to be as original as possible. That means it...

    “The important thing is that a work has to look fresh, to be as original as possible. That means it has to have its own idea and psychology. I try to make it worth looking at, to turn it into a sensation. True or false doesn’t matter at all as long as it’s disturbing or funny, because I love all psychology. Bad things make me laugh just as often as good things. This has been my art style for over 55 years. I am open to any humor, except sophisticated humor. Too many good artists have sought after it. The secret of the success of a “bad” artist is in overcoming the need for approval”.

    – Peter Saul

  • In 2020, the New Museum in New York City paid tribute to Peter Saul's remarkable career with a major retrospective exhibition titled "Peter Saul: Crime and Punishment", curated by Massimiliano Gioni and Gary Carrion-Murayari.

     

    Works by Saul are found in the collections of leading museums around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY, USA), Centre Pompidou (Paris, France), Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY, USA), the Art Institute of Chicago (Illinois, USA), Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) (Los Angeles, CA, USA), Museum Ludwig (Köln, Germany), Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (New York, USA).

  • Publications
    • Peter Saul. You better call Saul!

      Peter Saul. You better call Saul!

      2016
      Paperback 88 pages
      Publisher: Gary Tatintsian Gallery
      ISBN: 978-5-9906881-9-3
      Dimensions: 220×290 mm
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  • Video
    • Peter Saul. Culture TV

      Peter Saul. Culture TV

    • Peter Saul interview for Culture TV

      Peter Saul interview for Culture TV

  • Artist
    • Peter Saul

      Peter Saul


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