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David Claerbout — Cibachrome print, mounted to Plexiglas, and theaterlight
David Claerbout

Cibachrome print, mounted to Plexiglas, and theaterlight

2002

A mesmerizing work by Belgian artist David Claerbout, this piece blurs the boundary between photography and live illumination by combining a static Cibachrome print mounted to Plexiglas with an active theater light. The interplay between the fixed photographic image and the dynamic, shifting light source creates a sense of temporal ambiguity, inviting viewers to question what is still and what is alive. Claerbout's signature meditation on time and perception is distilled into a single, luminous encounter.

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David Claerbout, Cibachrome print, mounted to Plexiglas, and theaterlight, 2002

A mesmerizing work by Belgian artist David Claerbout, this piece blurs the boundary between photography and live illumination by combining a static Cibachrome print mounted to Plexiglas with an active theater light. The interplay between the fixed photographic image and the dynamic, shifting light source creates a sense of temporal ambiguity, inviting viewers to question what is still and what is alive. Claerbout's signature meditation on time and perception is distilled into a single, luminous encounter.

Year
2002
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Light Installation, Photography, Contemplative Mood, Cibachrome Print, Minimalist Aesthetic, Belgian Artist, Male Artist, Time-Based Media, Conceptual Art, Emerging Artist, Theatrical Lighting, Contemporary Artist, Late 20th Century, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Neutral Tones

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