Publisher's Synopsis
Published by KALEIDOSCOPE, edited by Alessio Ascari, and designed by Swiss-based art direction firm Kasper-Florio, "Erik Brunetti: Oval Parody" is a new artist book published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same title at Spazio Maiocchi, Milan. Inspired by FUCT's now defunct parody of the Ford logo-the iconic graphics that cemented Brunetti's authority as the original subverter of what is now called streetwear, and played a key early role in establishing reappropriation as a fundamental gesture within its lexicon-"Oval Parody" centers on a new series of twelve acrylic paintings furthering Brunetti's thought-provoking feedback loop of reference, interpretation, and creation. Featuring an essay by Adam Wray, the book is punctuated by Brunetti's annotations, first-hand anecdotes, and rarely-seen images stemming directly from FUCT's archives. Erik Brunetti (American, b. 1967) is an American artist, designer, and founder of the cult Los Angeles brand FUCT.
