Errö (1932) - Olympic centennial

ABOUT THE PRINT
- Lithogrpah on Velin d'Arches paper, 270 gr.
- Signed and dated by hand.
- Belonging to the artistic project 'Suite Olympic Centennial'

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Olympic Suite consists of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of the modern Olympic Games. The selected artists work in a wide variety of movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by critics.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Erró (born 1932), whose real name is Guðmundur Guðmundsson, is an Icelandic painter known for his vibrant, collage-like compositions that blend elements of Pop Art, Surrealism, and political satire. Born in Ólafsvík, Iceland, he studied art in Reykjavík and later in Italy and Norway, before settling in Paris, where he became part of the avant-garde scene.

Erró’s work is characterized by the combination of imagery from comics, advertising, art history, and political propaganda, creating dense and dynamic visual narratives. His paintings often critique consumer culture, global politics, and the power of media, using humor and irony.

Among his major achievements is his role in expanding the language of Pop Art through collage aesthetics, as well as exhibiting internationally in major museums and biennials. His work has had a lasting influence on contemporary art, particularly in politically engaged visual culture.