Luc and Ludivine Get Married, 2007 (#8) 2007

Julian Opie

PaperPlastic
45 ⨯ 40 ⨯ 7 cm
€ 1.750

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• About the artwork
  Luc and Ludivine Get Married, 2007
  Mixed media laser-cut paper portraits
  17.7 x 15.75 x 2.95 in. (44.96 x 40 x 7.49 cm.)
  Frame: 17.7 x 15.75 x 2.95 in. (44.96 x 40 x 7.49 cm.)
  #8 of 10
  
  Printed 2007
  9/10
  Alan Cristea Gallery, pub., pub.
• About the artist
   Julian Opie is one of the most influential contemporary British artists of his generation, celebrated for his distinctive minimalist visual language that transforms people, landscapes, and everyday scenes into instantly recognizable icons. Born in London in 1958, he studied at the prestigious Goldsmiths, University of London, where he developed an artistic approach that would become internationally renowned.

  Emerging during the 1980s as part of the New British Sculpture movement, Opie created a unique style characterized by bold black outlines, simplified forms, and flat areas of color. Drawing inspiration from classical portraiture, Japanese prints, road signs, digital graphics, and contemporary technology, he reduces complex subjects to their essential visual elements while preserving their individuality and character.

  His work spans a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, animation, LED installations, and large-scale public art. Opie is particularly known for his iconic portraits and walking figures, which combine the immediacy of graphic design with the timeless qualities of traditional portraiture. Through this synthesis of art and visual communication, he has created a body of work that is both accessible and intellectually engaging.

  Over the course of his career, Opie has exhibited extensively in major museums, galleries, and public spaces around the world. His artworks are held in numerous prestigious public and private collections and have become emblematic of contemporary visual culture. By merging the language of technology, advertising, and fine art, Julian Opie has established a highly recognizable artistic identity that continues to influence contemporary art and design worldwide.

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