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Andres Serrano — Milk Cross
Andres Serrano

Milk Cross

1987

"Milk Cross" by Andres Serrano presents a crucifix submerged in or surrounded by opaque white milk, creating a striking visual tension between the sacred and the corporeal. The luminous, liquid medium transforms the religious icon into something simultaneously pure and unsettling, evoking themes of nourishment, faith, and the body. True to Serrano's provocative practice, the work invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between the holy and the earthly.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 6, 2016

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Andres Serrano, Milk Cross, 1987

"Milk Cross" by Andres Serrano presents a crucifix submerged in or surrounded by opaque white milk, creating a striking visual tension between the sacred and the corporeal. The luminous, liquid medium transforms the religious icon into something simultaneously pure and unsettling, evoking themes of nourishment, faith, and the body. True to Serrano's provocative practice, the work invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between the holy and the earthly.

Year
1987
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Photography, Contemplative Mood, Male Artist, Cross Symbolism, Surreal Mood, Fine Art Photography, Religious Imagery, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, White And Cream Tones, American Artist, White Tones, Symbolism, Late 20th Century, Symbolic Art, Meditative Mood, Cross Motif, Provocateur

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