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Joseph Beuys — Enterprise 11/18/72, 18:5:16 hours
Joseph Beuys

Enterprise 11/18/72, 18:5:16 hours

A zinc box with its lid, a photograph, a camera, and felt come together in this characteristically enigmatic assemblage by Joseph Beuys, bearing the precise timestamp of its creation as its title. Beuys treats everyday industrial and organic materials as conduits for social and spiritual energy, with the felt serving as his iconic symbol of warmth, healing, and transformation. The meticulous documentation of time and process reflects his belief in art as a living, evolving force rather than a static object.

Medium
Zinc box with lid, photograph, camera and felt,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 26, 2015

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Joseph Beuys, Enterprise 11/18/72, 18:5:16 hours

A zinc box with its lid, a photograph, a camera, and felt come together in this characteristically enigmatic assemblage by Joseph Beuys, bearing the precise timestamp of its creation as its title. Beuys treats everyday industrial and organic materials as conduits for social and spiritual energy, with the felt serving as his iconic symbol of warmth, healing, and transformation. The meticulous documentation of time and process reflects his belief in art as a living, evolving force rather than a static object.

Medium
Zinc box with lid, photograph, camera and felt,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Assemblage, Photography, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Performance Documentation, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Mixed Media Installation, Conceptual Art, Industrial Materials, Muted Tones, Installation Art, Political Theme, Monochromatic, Fluxus, Found Objects, Influential Artist, Fluxus Movement

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