
Art Basel f. Documenta
A rotund, cartoonishly distorted figure rendered in smooth painted resin captures Erwin Wurm's signature blend of humor and philosophical inquiry. The sculpture's exaggerated, bloated form plays with ideas of excess, identity, and the absurdity of the art world, while its title cheekily nods to two of the most prestigious institutions in contemporary art. Wurm transforms a simple material into a deadpan commentary on art market culture and the spectacle of exhibition.
- Medium
- painted resin
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 17, 2013
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