Marisol "The Party" Block Set (Set of 8)
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Marisol "The Party" Blocks (Set of 8)
Of all the artists associated with 1960s Pop art, Marisol remains the most enigmatic. Delightfully satirical and deceptively political, her sculptures cut to the heart of America's developing obsession with celebrity. By the mid-1960s, Marisol was hailed as the female artist of her generation. Thousands linked up to see her remarkable, life-size sculptures inspired by popular culture and women's roles in society. She became a celebrity herself, nicknamed the "Latin Garbo," for her apparent exoticism, beauty, and famous silences, and dubbed the "only girl artist with glamour" by fellow Pop artist Andy Warhol. Yet Marisol was always more than a muse or an icon of a single decade, and her nuanced work would transcend the Pop art movement that helped bring her to prominence.
TMA Exclusive Product
2024, Toledo Addy Bronze Award for Specialty Merchandise.
Specifications:
Set of 8 Blocks.
1 Large Block measures 2 1/2" L x 1 3/4" W x 3 1/2" H.
3 Large Blocks measure 1 3/4" L x 1 3/4" W x 3 1/2" H.
4 Small Blocks measure 1 3/4" L x 1 3/4" W x 1 3/4" H.
Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
100% Made in USA.
Uncle Goose toys are lovingly handcrafted in Michigan using 100% USA-sourced materials - from the wood to the ink and packaging. The company proudly supports American workers, paying living wages to skilled artisans and craftspeople, many of whom have deep roots in woodworking. Each toy is made from sustainable American basswood, a fast-growing, eco-friendly tree known for its soft feel, durability, and light color. Uncle Goose uses no varnish or gloss, making their blocks safe, non-toxic, and uniquely interactive - as they age, they carry the imprint of the hands that play with them.
Environmental responsibility is woven into every step of Uncle Goose's process. From using recycled packaging to repurposing wood scraps for horse bedding and home heating, the company produces minimal waste. Each block celebrates the natural beauty of wood - grain, streaks, and all - making every set one-of-a-kind. With proper care and thoughtful use, these timeless toys are built to last for generations, carrying not just memories, but the stories of those who played with them.
© Estate of Marisol / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Marisol (Escobar) (American (born France), b. 1930), The Party, 1965-1966, assemblage of fifteen freestanding, life-size figures and three wall panels, with painted wood and carved wood, mirrors, plastic, television set, clothes, shoes, glasses, and other accessories, dimensions variable, Toledo Museum of Art (Toledo,Ohio), Museum Purchase Fund, by exchange, 2005.42A-P
The sculpture was created during Marisol's Pop art period. It features 15 freestanding, life-size figures spread about. Each model wears an up-scale dress, referring to its wealth and upper-class. Marisol uses her face in reference to some of the figures' features. None of the models interact with one another. Rather, they face away from each other. This work of art is exemplary of Marisol's feminist perspective. The life-size women adhere to the feminine, submissive norm and do not deviate from it. Marisol is critiquing their self-absorbed, submissive nature. She uses randomly assorted items in the construction to represent the instability of what it means to be a woman.
Of all the artists associated with 1960s Pop art, Marisol remains the most enigmatic. Delightfully satirical and deceptively political, her sculptures cut to the heart of America's developing obsession with celebrity. By the mid-1960s, Marisol was hailed as the female artist of her generation. Thousands linked up to see her remarkable, life-size sculptures inspired by popular culture and women's roles in society. She became a celebrity herself, nicknamed the "Latin Garbo," for her apparent exoticism, beauty, and famous silences, and dubbed the "only girl artist with glamour" by fellow Pop artist Andy Warhol. Yet Marisol was always more than a muse or an icon of a single decade, and her nuanced work would transcend the Pop art movement that helped bring her to prominence.
TMA Exclusive Product
2024, Toledo Addy Bronze Award for Specialty Merchandise.
Specifications:
Set of 8 Blocks.
1 Large Block measures 2 1/2" L x 1 3/4" W x 3 1/2" H.
3 Large Blocks measure 1 3/4" L x 1 3/4" W x 3 1/2" H.
4 Small Blocks measure 1 3/4" L x 1 3/4" W x 1 3/4" H.
Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
100% Made in USA.
Uncle Goose toys are lovingly handcrafted in Michigan using 100% USA-sourced materials - from the wood to the ink and packaging. The company proudly supports American workers, paying living wages to skilled artisans and craftspeople, many of whom have deep roots in woodworking. Each toy is made from sustainable American basswood, a fast-growing, eco-friendly tree known for its soft feel, durability, and light color. Uncle Goose uses no varnish or gloss, making their blocks safe, non-toxic, and uniquely interactive - as they age, they carry the imprint of the hands that play with them.
Environmental responsibility is woven into every step of Uncle Goose's process. From using recycled packaging to repurposing wood scraps for horse bedding and home heating, the company produces minimal waste. Each block celebrates the natural beauty of wood - grain, streaks, and all - making every set one-of-a-kind. With proper care and thoughtful use, these timeless toys are built to last for generations, carrying not just memories, but the stories of those who played with them.
© Estate of Marisol / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Marisol (Escobar) (American (born France), b. 1930), The Party, 1965-1966, assemblage of fifteen freestanding, life-size figures and three wall panels, with painted wood and carved wood, mirrors, plastic, television set, clothes, shoes, glasses, and other accessories, dimensions variable, Toledo Museum of Art (Toledo,Ohio), Museum Purchase Fund, by exchange, 2005.42A-P
The sculpture was created during Marisol's Pop art period. It features 15 freestanding, life-size figures spread about. Each model wears an up-scale dress, referring to its wealth and upper-class. Marisol uses her face in reference to some of the figures' features. None of the models interact with one another. Rather, they face away from each other. This work of art is exemplary of Marisol's feminist perspective. The life-size women adhere to the feminine, submissive norm and do not deviate from it. Marisol is critiquing their self-absorbed, submissive nature. She uses randomly assorted items in the construction to represent the instability of what it means to be a woman.
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