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Michaël Borremans — ‘We are conditioned to read images in a certain way and if the image is not explaining, then you need an explanation. But that’s not what my work is meant for… I only build with the stones that are lying there. I have no idea what the purpose of my work could be.’ – Michaël Borremans
Michaël Borremans

‘We are conditioned to read images in a certain way and if the image is not explaining, then you need an explanation. But that’s not what my work is meant for… I only build with the stones that are lying there. I have no idea what the purpose of my work could be.’ – Michaël Borremans

2008

Michaël Borremans' 2008 oil on canvas work explores the nature of visual interpretation and meaning-making, as suggested by the artist's accompanying statement. The painting challenges viewers to look beyond conventional readings and engage with the work on its own enigmatic terms.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

February 13, 2020

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Michaël Borremans, ‘We are conditioned to read images in a certain way and if the image is not explaining, then you need an explanation. But that’s not what my work is meant for… I only build with the stones that are lying there. I have no idea what the purpose of my work could be.’ – Michaël Borremans, 2008

Michaël Borremans' 2008 oil on canvas work explores the nature of visual interpretation and meaning-making, as suggested by the artist's accompanying statement. The painting challenges viewers to look beyond conventional readings and engage with the work on its own enigmatic terms.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
2008
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Belgian Art, Conceptual, Philosophical, Enigmatic, Oil Painting, Figurative, 2000s, Contemporary

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