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Haim Steinbach — El Lissitzky II-3
Haim Steinbach

El Lissitzky II-3

2012

A meticulously arranged shelf display presents everyday consumer objects in Steinbach's signature style, inviting contemplation on the cultural and aesthetic values embedded in commercial goods. The work references the Constructivist pioneer El Lissitzky through its precise geometric composition and deliberate spatial organization, drawing a conceptual bridge between early twentieth-century avant-garde ideals and late capitalist commodity culture. The piece challenges viewers to reconsider the relationships between art history, design, and the mundane objects of contemporary life.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session

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Haim Steinbach, El Lissitzky II-3, 2012

A meticulously arranged shelf display presents everyday consumer objects in Steinbach's signature style, inviting contemplation on the cultural and aesthetic values embedded in commercial goods. The work references the Constructivist pioneer El Lissitzky through its precise geometric composition and deliberate spatial organization, drawing a conceptual bridge between early twentieth-century avant-garde ideals and late capitalist commodity culture. The piece challenges viewers to reconsider the relationships between art history, design, and the mundane objects of contemporary life.

Year
2012
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Homage Work, Consumer Objects, Homage And Reference, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Postmodern, Contemporary Artist, Appropriation Art, Geometric Influence, Shelf Installation, Late 20th Century, Contemporary Art, Israeli-American Artist, Found Objects

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