20 20 20 1962

This is Ed Ruscha’s 20 20 20, a print with red numerals on off-white paper, and it makes me think about how simple shapes and forms can pack a punch. There’s a kind of cool, detached sensibility here. The repeated "20" floats on the surface, almost daring you to find meaning. It’s flat, graphic, and yet there's something so visually arresting about it. I love the slightly imperfect quality of the print, the way the red ink bleeds a tiny bit, giving it a handmade feel. It reminds me a bit of some of the early Pop artists like, say, Andy Warhol, who also played with repetition and commercial imagery. But Ruscha brings a West Coast vibe, a kind of sun-drenched, laid-back attitude. It’s simple, direct, and leaves a lasting impression, you know? It’s a reminder that art doesn't always need to shout to be heard.