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John Armleder — Nutnaabul
John Armleder

Nutnaabul

"Nutnaabul" is a characteristically enigmatic work by Swiss artist John Armleder, whose practice blurs the boundaries between abstraction, Fluxus-inspired playfulness, and decorative excess. The piece reflects Armleder's longstanding interest in the relationship between art and its surrounding environment, challenging conventional distinctions between high art and ornament. True to his irreverent approach, the work invites viewers to question notions of authorship, taste, and aesthetic value.

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Prints & Multiples

April 17, 2020

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

Lot 2

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John Armleder, Nutnaabul

"Nutnaabul" is a characteristically enigmatic work by Swiss artist John Armleder, whose practice blurs the boundaries between abstraction, Fluxus-inspired playfulness, and decorative excess. The piece reflects Armleder's longstanding interest in the relationship between art and its surrounding environment, challenging conventional distinctions between high art and ornament. True to his irreverent approach, the work invites viewers to question notions of authorship, taste, and aesthetic value.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bold, Mixed Media, Experimental, Swiss, Playful, Abstract, Contemporary

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