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Andres Serrano — Discobolo from Piss Series
Andres Serrano

Discobolo from Piss Series

A provocative reinterpretation of the classical Greek discus thrower, Serrano submerges or overlays the iconic sculptural form within his signature bodily fluid medium, casting the ancient symbol of athletic perfection in an amber, luminous glow. The work challenges the boundaries between the sacred and the profane, juxtaposing Western art history's idealized human form with the abject materiality of urine. As with much of Serrano's practice, the piece destabilizes conventional notions of beauty, reverence, and desecration.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2013

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Andres Serrano, Discobolo from Piss Series

A provocative reinterpretation of the classical Greek discus thrower, Serrano submerges or overlays the iconic sculptural form within his signature bodily fluid medium, casting the ancient symbol of athletic perfection in an amber, luminous glow. The work challenges the boundaries between the sacred and the profane, juxtaposing Western art history's idealized human form with the abject materiality of urine. As with much of Serrano's practice, the piece destabilizes conventional notions of beauty, reverence, and desecration.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Male Artist, Bodily Fluids, Controversial Art, Contemporary Artist, Classical Reference, American Artist, Transgressive Art, Provocateur, Vibrant Colors

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