CHUCK CLOSE- MAR Ravenna Biennale

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

Commissioned by Ravenna Art Museum

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

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Lorna

hand-glazed ceramic tile

Suzanne

Hand-glazed ceramic tile