George Condo is Best Known for Kanye West's Banned Album Art
Meghan Young — January 15, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: artnet & lifelounge.au
You may not be familiar with the name George Condo, but you are definitely aware of his work -- even if you're not aware that you're aware. Meet the man behind Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' album art.
I don't think Kanye West could have chosen a better artist for his album art. As you browse through George Condo's work above, you'll see that he deals in the dark and twisted on a daily basis. With a Picasso-esque feel, his artwork is warped, constantly pushing the envelope.
I don't think Kanye West could have chosen a better artist for his album art. As you browse through George Condo's work above, you'll see that he deals in the dark and twisted on a daily basis. With a Picasso-esque feel, his artwork is warped, constantly pushing the envelope.
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