
Art Edition
A striking convergence of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and contemporary conceptual art, this work pairs a sculpted Chinese marble form from the Fangshan District with a delicate Habotai silk scarf and a meticulously cloth-bound book. Ai Weiwei masterfully bridges ancient material culture with modern artistic inquiry, invoking China's rich heritage of stone carving and textile production while challenging notions of authorship, luxury, and cultural identity. Together, the objects function as a unified meditation on memory, craft, and the weight of history.
- Medium
- Chinese marble (Fangshan District), Habotai silk scarf and cloth-bound book,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
June 11, 2015
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