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The phrase "hoist the black flag" is often attributed to H.L. Mencken and generally refers to taking a decisive and aggressive stand, often in a rebellious or confrontational manner. Per Mencken, “Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”

In titling his first exhibition at K Contemporary after Mencken's prose, Matt Tripodi suggests a flash of defiance and piracy. Tripodi's paintings are full of faux nostalgia and nods to a more analog time. He likes graffiti, kid things, absurdity, and instruction …