Frank Stella Lunna Wola (V), from Paper Reliefs, 1975

Created in 1975, Lunna Wola (V), from Paper Reliefs, 1975 is a cotton-pulp relief, collage, and hand coloring on HMP handmade paper. Hand-signed by Frank Stella in pencil in the lower right, this work is numbered from an edition of 26 in pencil in the lower right. Printed by John and Kathleen Koller at HMP and published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford Village, NY.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Frank Stella Lunna Wola (V), from Paper Reliefs, 1975 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work):

1. Axsom, Richard H. The Prints of Frank Stella: A Catalogue Raisonné. New York: Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, 2016. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 106.5.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:
Frank Stella Lunna Wola (V), from Paper Reliefs, 1975 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.

Frank Stella, born on May 12, 1936, in Malden, Massachusetts, is a renowned American painter and printmaker. He passed away at age 87 on May 4, 2024, in West Village, New York. He is celebrated for his innovative contributions to the Minimalist and Abstract Expressionist movements. Stella's work is characterized by its geometric precision, vibrant colors, and dynamic compositions.

Some of Frank’s most prestigious museum exhibitions worldwide, reflect his significant impact on contemporary art. Here are some notable exhibitions:

1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York: MoMA has hosted several exhibitions featuring Stella's work, including his major retrospective in 1970, which showcased his early explorations in Minimalism and Abstract Expressionism.

2. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York: In 2015-2016, the Whitney Museum organized a comprehensive retrospective titled 'Frank Stella: A Retrospective," highlighting his prolific career from the late 1950s to the present. This exhibition underscored Stella's versatility and innovation across different media.

3. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York: Stella's work has been prominently displayed at the Guggenheim, including in the 1995 exhibition "Frank Stella: A Retrospective," which provided an extensive overview of his career, from his early paintings to his more recent three-dimensional works.

4. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA): In 2002, SFMOMA hosted "Frank Stella: Painting into Architecture," which examined Stella's transition from two-dimensional paintings to three-dimensional architectural forms.

5. Centre Pompidou, Paris: In 1988, the Centre Pompidou presented a major exhibition of Stella's work, emphasizing his influence on both American and European art scenes.

6. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.: Stella's work has been featured in multiple exhibitions at the Hirschhorn, including a 1976 retrospective that showcased his evolving style and technique.

These exhibitions have cemented Frank Stella's reputation as a pioneering artist who continues to influence contemporary art with his innovative approach and creative vision.

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