ArtistsOscar yi Hou
Oscar yi Hou

Oscar yi Hou

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Oscar yi Hou is celebrated for his evocative paintings that bridge East and West. At a time of heightened violence against Asian communities across the United States, yi Hou questions what it means to be “Asian American” and who is considered “American.” His art delves into themes of cultural identity and diaspora, employing vibrant color palettes and a fusion of abstract and figurative elements.

Source: Sothebys · Trust score: 100% · Updated 1mo ago

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Artsy artwork: Coolieisms, aka: Emperor Manchu the Cowboy King (2023)
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Artsy artwork: Birds of a Feather aka: Chinatown Gangsters (2024)
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Artsy artwork: Entitled (Rolling Sky) (2020)
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Artsy artwork: Untitled (2020)
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