{"product_id":"michael-kagan-higher-love","title":"Higher Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003edition of 35\u003cbr\u003eSigned and numbered on the front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Higher Love' is based on one of the most iconic images in recent history: the photograph of astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the moon, taken by Neil Armstrong. Kagan's work often focuses on astronauts, depicting the figures as both heroic and isolated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKagan builds his composition through layered, angular mark-making, creating images that are expressive, yet abstract. They 'exist on the edge between representation and abstraction,' he explains. 'I want the paintings to function as quick reads at a distance…But as the viewer gets closer, the brush marks begin to take over, and the image starts to fall apart.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in an edition of 35, 'Higher Love' is a full-bleed 17-color silkscreen print with a beautiful deckled edge. Proceeds from the sale of the edition will benefit the non-profit organization Animal Haven, as chosen by the artist, which works to find permanent homes for abandoned cats and dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudio Photography: Nir Arieli\u003cbr\u003eProduct Photography: Garrett Carroll\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item ships from the United States. Import taxes and duties may apply to shipments outside the US and will be the responsibility of the buyer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Kagan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248972771707,"sku":null,"price":2300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0580\/6877\/files\/Image5.jpg?v=1778687134","url":"https:\/\/shop.alminerech.com\/products\/michael-kagan-higher-love","provider":"Almine Rech Editions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}