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Vanessa Beecroft — VB48.008.DR, Palazzo Ducale, Genoa
Vanessa Beecroft

VB48.008.DR, Palazzo Ducale, Genoa

A large-scale chromogenic print by Vanessa Beecroft capturing one of her signature live performances, in which rows of nearly nude women stand in rigid, statuesque formations within the opulent, historic halls of the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa. The stark contrast between the vulnerability of the female figures and the grandeur of the Renaissance architecture creates a tension between the classical and the contemporary. Flush-mounted to emphasize its pristine, immersive quality, the work explores themes of uniformity, identity, and the objectification of the female body.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.

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May 21, 2015

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Vanessa Beecroft, VB48.008.DR, Palazzo Ducale, Genoa

A large-scale chromogenic print by Vanessa Beecroft capturing one of her signature live performances, in which rows of nearly nude women stand in rigid, statuesque formations within the opulent, historic halls of the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa. The stark contrast between the vulnerability of the female figures and the grandeur of the Renaissance architecture creates a tension between the classical and the contemporary. Flush-mounted to emphasize its pristine, immersive quality, the work explores themes of uniformity, identity, and the objectification of the female body.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Clinical Mood, Conceptual Photography, Muted Color Palette, Photography, Figure Study, Performance Art, Large Format Photography, Minimalist Aesthetic, Muted Palette, Conceptual Art, Flesh Tones, Italian Artist, Contemporary Artist, Chromogenic Print, Austere Mood, Figurative Art, Large Format, Late 20th Century, Female Artist, Italian-American Artist, Figurative

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