"Double Entendre (TwoFaceNote)" Satirical Currency Collage by Mickey "Kano" Kane

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"Double Entendre (TwoFaceNote)" Satirical Currency Collage

Elaborate collage by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 20th century). This piece is a satirical … Read more "Double Entendre (TwoFaceNote)" Satirical Currency Collage

Elaborate collage by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 20th century). This piece is a satirical mixed media artwork that mimics a U.S. banknote to critique capitalism, identity, and the commodification of culture. At its center, mirrored and distorted figures reflect themes of duplicity and mass reproduction, framed by ornate currency motifs and surrounded by repeating "B" seals. Bold text—“DOUBLE ENTENDRE (TWOFACENOTE)”—highlights the dual meaning and artificial value in both art and money. A grayscale figure at the bottom, connected by crimson ribbons, adds emotional weight and underscores the human cost beneath systems of power. The piece cleverly blurs the line between economic authority and artistic commentary.

Dated "1993" in the lower left corner.
Signed "Kano" in the lower right corner.
Presented in a new warm beige mat.
Mat size: 20"H x 28"W
Paper size: 13.75"H x 21"W

Mickey Kane, better known as "Kano," is an artist and sculptor from Santa Cruz, CA. His collage work is generally satirical or critical in nature, frequently dealing with themes of money, capitalism, government, power, and debt. By contrast, his sculptural work is abstract and free of direct symbolism, focusing instead on the aesthetics of the composition. See less