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Arman — Tchoga-Zambill
Arman

Tchoga-Zambill

"Tchoga Zambil" by Arman is an assemblage work that references the ancient Elamite ziggurat of Choga Zanbil in Iran, transforming architectural history into accumulated found objects. The piece exemplifies Arman's signature "accumulation" technique, wherein he compiles discarded and everyday items to create dense, visually complex compositions that comment on consumer culture and the passage of time. Through this work, Arman bridges archaeological monumentality with contemporary materiality, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between historical ruins and modern waste.

Location
Sotheby's, New York, NY

🔨 Auction Lot

Collection Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt | La Liberté pour dogme

April 10, 2025

Estimate: $25,000 to $35,000

Lot 51

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Arman, Tchoga-Zambill

"Tchoga Zambil" by Arman is an assemblage work that references the ancient Elamite ziggurat of Choga Zanbil in Iran, transforming architectural history into accumulated found objects. The piece exemplifies Arman's signature "accumulation" technique, wherein he compiles discarded and everyday items to create dense, visually complex compositions that comment on consumer culture and the passage of time. Through this work, Arman bridges archaeological monumentality with contemporary materiality, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between historical ruins and modern waste.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Archeological reference, Assemblage, 20th Century, Monumental, Neo-Dada, Accumulation, French Artist, Industrial Aesthetic, Mixed Media Sculpture, Found Objects

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