


Physichromie No. 666
This kinetic optical artwork demonstrates the principles of color interaction through precisely arranged vertical lines in contrasting hues. The composition features a nested square format, with an inner rectangle containing alternating stripes of blue and beige that create visual vibration against the darker striped outer border. The systematic repetition of thin lines generates an optical effect that appears to shift and fluctuate depending on the viewer's perspective and distance from the work. This piece exemplifies the artist's exploration of chromatic perception and the relationship between color, light, and movement without physical motion.
- Medium
- acrylic and plastic on wood in artist's aluminum frame
- Overall
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $80,000 to $120,000
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