Color lithograph on Arches, 1986. 916x407 mm; 36x16 inches, full margins. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 75. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed "Working Proof" in pencil, lower margin. Published by Brooke Alexander Editions, New York, to benefit Artists Space, New York. A very good impression with vibrant colors.
Arena Brains was also the title of a short film directed by Longo (born 1953) and released in 1987. Described on IMDb as a, "short, weird film about a group of New Yorkers," the movie starred Ray Liotta, Eric Bogosian (who co-wrote with Longo); Steve Buscemi; and Sean Young, along with a cameo by Michael Stipe, lead singer of the alternative rock band R.E.M. In the 1980s, Longo directed additional films / television episodes, as well as several popular music videos, for songs including New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle" (1986) and "The One I Love" by R.E.M. (1987).
