Overview
A quintessential 1980s exhibition poster featuring the dreamlike, 'interiorscape' style of American artist Thomas McKnight.
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Preliminary identification
Thomas McKnight 'Art Expo 1987' Exhibition Poster
Photo reference
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Story
In 1987, the art world was experiencing a massive commercial boom, and Thomas McKnight was its undisputed king of calm.
Maker / Origin
Thomas McKnight is a self-taught American artist whose work blends elements of folk art, Neoclassicism, and Surrealism into a style he calls 'Interiorscapes.' His publisher, Chalk & Vermilion, was a…
Condition & Value
The poster appears to be in excellent condition, protected behind glass which has likely prevented the common 'yellowing' of 1980s paper stock. Value is driven by the current '80s Revival' in interior design and the specific nostalgia for Art Expo memorabilia.
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