Allan D'Arcangelo
ALAN D'ARCANGELO "LANDSCAPE (HIGHWAY)" 1971
Allan D'Arcangelo (1930-1988) was an American printmaker best known for his hard-edge depictions of motorways and road signs. Working within the margins of Pop-Art, Minimalism, and Surrealism, D'Arcangelo valued subject over style. He believed deeply in morality, valuing a culture of protest and resistance. His most explored subject was the American experience.
At the time that this edition was published, D'Arcangelo was represented by the iconic Marlborough Gallery in New York. He left the gallery in 1975 due to ethical conflicts with the art world, choosing to move off-grid to Mexico and take a step back from the bustling New York scene.
Made with contrasting two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements, this print is a wonderful example of D'Arcangelo's interest in illusions of perspective.
While the bright blue backdrop evokes a clear sky, open road, and endless possibilities, those feelings of freedom turn to confinement and confusion as the striped, roadblock shapes come into view. The image oscillates between flatness and depth, coming together in a dynamic composition.
For D'Arcangelo, roadways led not only to open possibilities but also to regulated and constrained environments. By harnessing the vernacular of American signage, D'Arcangelo reflects a growing skepticism of American culture, consumerism, and political authority in the 1970s.
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Untitled (Highway)
Mixed media in acrylic object box frame
USA, 1971
Signed "D'Arcangelo," dated "1971," and numbered "54/60" in pencil, lower edge
From an edition of 60
5.75"H 5"W (image)
9.75"H 9"W 2"D (framed)
Overall good condition. Some wear to original acrylic frame. Full report available on request.
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