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John Armleder — Siphonophora
John Armleder

Siphonophora

John Armleder's *Siphonophora* reflects the Swiss artist's signature blend of conceptual rigor and aesthetic playfulness, drawing its title from the complex colonial marine organisms that exist as both individual and collective entities. The work embodies Armleder's ongoing investigation into the boundaries between abstraction, decoration, and meaning, inviting viewers to question how form and system relate to one another. True to his practice, the piece navigates the space between high art and visual seduction with characteristic wit and elegance.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 11, 2014

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John Armleder, Siphonophora

John Armleder's *Siphonophora* reflects the Swiss artist's signature blend of conceptual rigor and aesthetic playfulness, drawing its title from the complex colonial marine organisms that exist as both individual and collective entities. The work embodies Armleder's ongoing investigation into the boundaries between abstraction, decoration, and meaning, inviting viewers to question how form and system relate to one another. True to his practice, the piece navigates the space between high art and visual seduction with characteristic wit and elegance.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Bold, Conceptual, Installation, Mixed Media, Experimental, Swiss, Colorful, Abstract, Contemporary

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