Turbo Tears (2020)

Artist: Ed Ruscha
Year: 2020
Medium: Lithograph printed in colours
Edition: Limited edition of 120
Dimensions: 60 × 76 cm
Framing: Not included
Publisher: Counter Editions, Margate

Description:

Turbo Tears (2020) is a quintessential Ed Ruscha — two words, monumental in scale and deadpan in delivery, stamped in deep crimson against the warm, grainy texture of Grey Rives BFK paper. The woodblock-like quality of the letterforms, with their frayed edges bleeding into the ground, is no accident: Ruscha has spent six decades making language the subject of his art, stripping words of their context and recharging them with visual and emotional ambiguity.

Published by Counter Editions in 2020, this lithograph printed in colours belongs to a long tradition of text-based works through which Ruscha has explored the idiosyncrasies of American vernacular culture. The tension between the aggressive energy of "Turbo" and the vulnerability of "Tears" encapsulates his signature wit — simultaneously pop and poetic, urgent and absurd.

Each impression is hand-signed, dated, and numbered by the artist in pencil. The edition of 120 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery. Ruscha's prints are held in major international collections, and his work at auction has reached eight figures — making this an accessible entry point into the oeuvre of one of America's most significant living artists.

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FAQ 

Is this an original Ed Ruscha print? Yes — it is an original lithograph, hand-signed, dated, and numbered by the artist in pencil.

What is the edition size? The edition is limited to 120 impressions. This example is numbered /120.

Is a certificate of authenticity included? Yes — a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included with the work.

Who published this work? Counter Editions, Margate — a leading British publisher of limited edition prints by internationally recognised artists.

Is the work framed? No — the work is sold unframed.

What condition is the work in? Excellent condition.

Do you ship internationally? Yes — worldwide, with museum-grade packaging, full insurance, and shipment tracking.