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Dan Flavin — ultraviolet and red fluorescent light
Dan Flavin

ultraviolet and red fluorescent light

1992

Dan Flavin's *Ultraviolet and Red Fluorescent Light* exemplifies his signature minimalist practice of transforming commercial fluorescent tubes into luminous sculptural installations. The work harnesses the stark contrast between ultraviolet and red light, casting an otherworldly glow that alters the perception of the surrounding architectural space. Flavin's deliberate use of industrial lighting materials challenges traditional notions of sculpture while immersing the viewer in an environment defined purely by color and light.

Location
Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2017

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Dan Flavin, ultraviolet and red fluorescent light, 1992

Dan Flavin's *Ultraviolet and Red Fluorescent Light* exemplifies his signature minimalist practice of transforming commercial fluorescent tubes into luminous sculptural installations. The work harnesses the stark contrast between ultraviolet and red light, casting an otherworldly glow that alters the perception of the surrounding architectural space. Flavin's deliberate use of industrial lighting materials challenges traditional notions of sculpture while immersing the viewer in an environment defined purely by color and light.

Year
1992
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Cool Mood, 20th Century, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Industrial Materials, American Artist, Red And Purple, Purple And Red, Fluorescent Light, Installation Art, Light Art, Established Artist, Pioneering Artist, Abstract, Minimalism, Influential Artist

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Alex Capecelatro, Carolyn Lynx, Benji Stoore, Gigi Rutkowski