Fahamu Pecou's 'The Treachery of (media) Images' at Lyons Weir Gallery
In 2010, artist Fahamu Pecou produced an artwork titled 'The Treachery of (media) Images,' inspired by René Magritte's iconic piece from 1928-1929. This oil stick painting, measuring 66 by 54 inches, reinterprets the original by replacing the pipe with representations tied to media. The piece garnered attention and was highlighted in an artcritical announcement on April 16, 2011. The exhibition was supported by the Lyons Weir Gallery, showcasing Pecou's engagement with surrealism through a contemporary lens.
Key facts
- Artist: Fahamu Pecou
- Title: The Treachery of (media) Images: After Rene Magritte's The Treachery of Images, 1928-1929
- Year: 2010
- Medium: Oil Stick on Canvas
- Dimensions: 66 x 54 inches
- Courtesy: Lyons Weir Gallery
- Posted on artcritical: April 16, 2011
- References Magritte's 1928-1929 painting
Entities
Artists
- Fahamu Pecou
- Rene Magritte
Institutions
- Lyons Weir Gallery
- artcritical