Robert LongoHero

White acrylic over collage of photocopies, signed and dated in silver marker pen at lower right Robert Longo ‘93, inscribed in silver marker pen at lower middle YOUR THE MAN and dedicated at lower left in silver marker pen For Bob.

PROVENANCE

Bob Krasnow, New York (acquired directly from the artist).

This work was dedicated by the artist to the legendary music producer Bob Krasnow, credited with revitalizing Elektra Records in the 1980s and 1990s with a varied roster of bands from Metallica to Bjork. 

A legendary figure of the American music industry, Bob Krasnow help finance Longo’s first video work Arena Brains in 1989; a social commentary on city life with background music by The Doors, Anita Baker, The Cure and Simply Red. This work was given to him by the artist in thanks for his support in this project.