LA II (b. 1967) The Nose Plaster sculpture 10 x 6 x 3 inches (25.4 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm) Signed, titled, and inscribed on the reverse: LA 0015 / THE / NOSE / THE NOSE KNOW This work is included in Art For Good, a dedicated session within the auction where a portion of the proceeds from each sale supports a worthy charity. Ten percent (10%) of the net proceeds from this piece will go to CITYarts, an organization that involves youth in collaboration with professional artists to create public art, such as murals and mosaics. New York graffiti artist LA II (a.k.a. Angel Ortiz) is renowned for his collaborations with Keith Haring. Our "Art for Good" collection features never-before-seen works from LA II's personal collection. Ortiz's career began when Haring discovered his "Little Angel" tag in New York and sought to collaborate with the young artist. Throughout the 1980s, Ortiz and Haring created murals, sculptures, and paintings, blending their distinct styles. Ortiz's unique fusion of contemporary symbols and Asian calligraphy has been showcased in galleries and museums across the U.S. This collection is the largest online offering of LA II's work, featuring a wide range of mediums from street signs to sculptures. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
