New Works from Zhou Tiehai 
n September 6, Zhou Tiehai held a Shanghai preview of some of his newest works. The provocative collection, entitled, "Ego," is a group of about 20 paintings featuring his familiar "Joe Camel" figure in pop settings and even sexual poses. "Joe Camel" is engrossed in sex with scantily clad women; he's the pope; and he's seen playing the role of Elvis in a popular Andy Warhol painting. Zhou Tiehai once again borrows from famous art works. But this time, "Joe Camel" is not seen in 18th or 19th century European art works, he's resurfaced in more contemporary works, like Jeff Koon's "Michael Jackson with Bubbles." In the "Ego" collection, Zhou pushes his ever-present icon into the pop era. The works will be shown at the upcoming "Art & Public" exhibitions in Switzerland and Paris, and the Frieze Art Fair in London in October. Here is an exclusive viewing of these new works:
Cindy Sherman / Untitled, 2006, 200x150 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Andy Warhol / Double Elvis, 2006, 220x220 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Vanessa Beecroft / VB, 2006, 150x200 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Maurizio Cattelan / The Pepo, 2006, 240x300 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Maurizio Cattelan / Mini-Me，2006，200x150cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Robert Doisneau / Picasso and the loaves, 2006, 200x150 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Nan Goldin / The Other Side, 2006, 180x180 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Frida Kahlo / The Little Deer, 2006, 150x200 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Mavtin Kippenbergere / Selfportrait Untitled, 2006, 200x160 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Jeff Koons / Jackson and Bubbles, 2006, 150x200 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Jeff Koons / Jeff in the Position of Aolam , 2006, 175x240cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Jeff Koons / Jeff on Top, 2006, 160x240 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Jeff Koons / Ilona on Top, 2006, 170x240 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Jeff Koons / Ilona with Ass up, 2006, 184x230 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Jeff Koons / Ponies, 2006, 270x160 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Mariko Mori / Birth of a Star, 2006, 240x160 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Yasumasa Morimura / Marilyn, 2006, 240x170cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Albert Oehlen / Selbetportrait mit Palette,2006,150x125cm, oil on canvas
Richard Prince / Cowboy, 2006, 230x150 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Man Ray, 2006, 200x150 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Thomas Ruff / Nudes, 2006, 240x180 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
Cindy Sherman / Untitled, 2006, 100x200 cm, acrylic (airbrush) on canvas
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