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Ben Vautier — Vive la différence, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project
Ben Vautier

Vive la différence, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project

Ben Vautier's "Vive la différence" from Gran Pavese: The Flag Project is a monumental screenprint on polyester flag that celebrates diversity through its bold proclamation of the French phrase meaning "long live the difference." The work exemplifies Vautier's conceptual art practice, which frequently employs text and everyday objects to convey philosophical messages about individuality and human experience. By transforming the flag into a vehicle for social commentary, Vautier extends the traditional boundaries of the medium while promoting inclusivity and acceptance of human variation.

Medium
Monumental screenprint, on polyester flag.

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February 12, 2025

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Ben Vautier, Vive la différence, from Gran Pavese – The Flag Project

Ben Vautier's "Vive la différence" from Gran Pavese: The Flag Project is a monumental screenprint on polyester flag that celebrates diversity through its bold proclamation of the French phrase meaning "long live the difference." The work exemplifies Vautier's conceptual art practice, which frequently employs text and everyday objects to convey philosophical messages about individuality and human experience. By transforming the flag into a vehicle for social commentary, Vautier extends the traditional boundaries of the medium while promoting inclusivity and acceptance of human variation.

Medium
Monumental screenprint, on polyester flag.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Playful Irreverence, 20th Century, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, French Artist, Political Commentary, Installation Art, Protest aesthetics, Fluxus, Cultural Identity

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