
Concrete Mixer
A monumental concrete mixer transformed into an ornate Gothic cathedral, Wim Delvoye's *Concrete Mixer* merges industrial utility with intricate medieval craftsmanship. The industrial form is lavishly adorned with elaborate lacework, tracery, and decorative detailing reminiscent of European ecclesiastical architecture, creating a striking tension between the sacred and the profane. This collision of the mundane and the magnificent challenges perceptions of beauty, function, and cultural value.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Sale
July 3, 2014
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