
Christian Boltanski
Monument
A haunting installation by Christian Boltanski, *Monument* assembles photographs of anonymous or deceased individuals alongside flickering light sources, creating a shrine-like atmosphere that blurs the boundary between memory and loss. The work reflects Boltanski's enduring preoccupation with mortality, identity, and the fragility of human existence. Through its altar-like arrangement, the piece transforms ordinary images into relics, inviting viewers to contemplate collective grief and the passage of time.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 15, 2015
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