A Nose Adjustment (Face Farce)
- Artist
- Arnulf Rainer
- Date
- 1971
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Self-portrait
"A Nose Adjustment (Face Farce)" is a provocative painting that exemplifies Neo-expressionism through its bold, emotional brushwork and vivid colors. The work features a distorted, exaggerated face, reminiscent of a Self-portrait that explores themes of identity and self-awareness with a touch of humor and satire. The surreal elements in the composition evoke Surrealism, challenging viewers to reconsider perceptions of the human face and personality. Overall, the artwork fuses expressive intensity with playful critique, characteristic of contemporary artistic explorations.
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