
If I Had A Hammer (Instructions for Hanging This Painting) 如果我有一把錘子(掛這幅畫的指示)
2020
Baldur Helgason's 2020 work 'If I Had A Hammer' is a conceptual oil painting that includes instructions for its own installation, merging visual art with instructional text. The piece playfully references the Pete Seeger song while simultaneously commenting on the physical act of displaying art. This work demonstrates Helgason's interest in blending linguistic and visual elements.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Curated: Hong Kong
July 8, 2022
Estimate: $240,000 – $400,000
Lot 6024
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