{"product_id":"hebru-brantley-last-great-debate-2019-2020","title":"Hebru Brantley - LAST (GREAT) DEBATE (2019-2020)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLAST (GREAT) DEBATE (2019-2020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hebru Brantley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LAST (GREAT) DEBATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2019–2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed media and acrylic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 122 × 91.4 cm (48 × 36 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed, titled and dated on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NANZUKA, Tokyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 26 – November 13, 2021, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythos Opus Pt. 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, NANZUKA, Tokyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original mixed-media painting on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAST (GREAT) DEBATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2019–2020) is a striking large-format painting by Hebru Brantley, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary American art. Combining the visual language of street art, comic books, animation and contemporary figurative painting, Brantley has developed a highly recognisable artistic universe in which childhood imagery becomes a vehicle for exploring identity, cultural memory, representation and the meaning of heroism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition brings together a group of stylised, youthful figures, distinguished by oversized protective goggles, vivid green clothing and expressive purple faces. Standing shoulder to shoulder, their arms folded across their chests, the characters create a powerful sense of collective presence. Their almost identical appearance suggests unity, solidarity and shared identity, while their individual expressions and positioning introduce subtle variations within the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAST (GREAT) DEBATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, invites reflection on the relationship between collective identity, opposing perspectives and the possibility of dialogue. The juxtaposition of youthful protagonists with a title suggesting confrontation and intellectual exchange creates an intriguing tension between innocence and complexity. Rather than offering a definitive interpretation, Brantley leaves the viewer to consider the meaning of the gathering and the questions it raises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis visual language is central to Brantley's wider practice. Drawing inspiration from African American history, graffiti, comic books, Japanese anime and popular culture, the artist constructs narrative-driven worlds populated by fictional characters. His work frequently challenges conventional representations of the hero, placing young Black protagonists at the centre of imaginative universes traditionally dominated by other cultural narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough his distinctive combination of bold colours, graphic outlines and cartoon-inspired figures, Brantley creates imagery that is immediately accessible while carrying broader reflections on power, identity, nostalgia and hope. His practice is closely associated with Afrofuturism, reimagining familiar visual codes to create alternative narratives and new possibilities for cultural representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present work was exhibited at NANZUKA, Tokyo, as part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythos Opus Pt. 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, held from October 26 to November 13, 2021. Its provenance from NANZUKA, one of Tokyo's established contemporary art galleries, further situates the painting within Brantley's international exhibition history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted in mixed media and acrylic on canvas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAST (GREAT) DEBATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measures 122 × 91.4 cm. The work is signed, titled and dated on the reverse and is reported to be in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Exhibition History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNANZUKA, Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythos Opus Pt. 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, NANZUKA, Tokyo, October 26 – November 13, 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003cbr\u003e✔ Professional packaging with insurance\u003cbr\u003e✔ Tracking number included for secure delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection Hebru Brantley\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/collections\/hebru-brantley\"\u003e➡️ See all available works by Hebru Brantley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact\"\u003e➡️ Contact us for any question\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this an original Hebru Brantley painting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAST (GREAT) DEBATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original mixed-media and acrylic painting on canvas, executed between 2019 and 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the artwork signed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The work is signed, titled and dated by the artist on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the provenance of the work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting comes from NANZUKA, Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas the artwork been exhibited?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It was exhibited in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythos Opus Pt. 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at NANZUKA, Tokyo, from October 26 to November 13, 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the condition of the painting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work is reported to be in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Hebru Brantley known for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHebru Brantley is an American contemporary artist recognised for his distinctive visual universe combining street art, comic-book aesthetics, animation and Afrofuturism. His work explores identity, cultural representation, childhood, heroism and the power of imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the work framed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us for information regarding framing and presentation options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational shipping can be arranged upon request. 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