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Philippe Parreno — wax and wick, in 22 parts
Philippe Parreno

wax and wick, in 22 parts

2013

Philippe Parreno's 2013 installation consists of 22 individual components made from wax and wick, evoking candles. The work plays with light, time, and the ephemeral nature of burning candles as a poetic artistic medium.

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Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

June 30, 2022

Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000

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Philippe Parreno, wax and wick, in 22 parts, 2013

Philippe Parreno's 2013 installation consists of 22 individual components made from wax and wick, evoking candles. The work plays with light, time, and the ephemeral nature of burning candles as a poetic artistic medium.

Year
2013
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, French, Serene, Conceptual, Minimalist, Installation, Poetic, Wax, Light, Contemporary

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