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by Angela Lorenz
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Edition of 150 copies
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3.5"x3.5", 54.25" opened
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Bologna, Italy 1991
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| This is Red's second multiple edition, following
his debut in the printed world with Red Empire, 1990. This leporello silkscreen
edition on acid-free paper conveys Red's continuing sense of humor with
plays on words and a singular ability to adapt to any given situation.
In Red Ages, Red lends himself to the depiction of the History of Man
beginning in the age of reptiles and ending on Broadway. He chooses to
avoid the technological era, limiting himself to more playful and less
automated activities.
The text itself mimics Red's polymorphic qualities-commencing with the texture of reptilian skin, rising and righting itself with Homo Erectus and tumbling with the Roman Empire. Each cover has a figure in relief showing Red as the Indian Prince Rama posed in the Hatha Yoga position, "The Tree," or as a reptile crawling on its belly, depending on the viewer's point of perspective. |
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Red Reptile
Red Rex Red Rises Red Reflects Red Rites Red in Ramses Tomb Red Rama Red'snake Red Roman Red Riddler Red Renaissance Red Rococco Red beard Red Rider Red Revue |
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