
Shibboleth I-IV
Doris Salcedo's 'Shibboleth I-IV' is a series of works addressing themes of social division, conflict, and the scars of political violence. The work's title references the biblical concept of a dividing marker, suggesting Salcedo's engagement with how violence inscribes itself into both individual bodies and social spaces. This series reflects Salcedo's long-standing commitment to memorial and witness through sculptural practice.
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A Life Among Artists: Contemporary Photographs from an Esteemed Private Collection
September 22, 2021
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
Lot 19
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