CHUCK CLOSE- MAR Ravenna Biennale

6 Mosaic portraits © Chuck Close 2019, MAR Ravenna Biennale, Ravenna, Italy

Commissioned by Ravenna Art Museum

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Chuck Close likes to push the boundaries of different techniques, processes and materials, working with various collaborators to achieve his vision.

The Museum of Art of the city of Ravenna’s mosaic exhibition presents Chuck Close’s new series of mosaic artworks as well as related works, such as prints, tapestries and photographs.

The Chuck Close MAR Ravenna exhibit also documents the production process of these works by fabricators Mosaika Art and Design and Magnolia Editions, as well as the 12 works they produced for the 86th St. Subway Station at Second Avenue in New York City.

Self Portrait Jade Glasses, glass and ceramic tile

Fred, ceramic tile

left eye — Chuck Close, Fred, 2017-2018, hand-glazed ceramic tile, 78″ × 65″ (198.1 cm × 165.1 cm), PAINTING, No. 70065, Format of original photography: digital

right eye — Chuck Close, Fred, 2017-2018, hand-glazed ceramic tile, 78″ × 65″ (198.1 cm × 165.1 cm), PAINTING, No. 70065, Format of original photography: digital

mouth detail — Chuck Close, Fred, 2017-2018, hand-glazed ceramic tile, 78″ × 65″ (198.1 cm × 165.1 cm), PAINTING, No. 70065, Format of original photography: digital

Lucas, glass and ceramic tile

Self Portrait Yellow Raincoat, glass and ceramic tile

Lorna, hand-glazed ceramic tile

Suzanne, hand-glazed ceramic tile