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Eve Sussman — Themis in the Birdcage (film still from Rape of the Sabine Women)
Eve Sussman

Themis in the Birdcage (film still from Rape of the Sabine Women)

A film still from Eve Sussman's multimedia work "Rape of the Sabine Women," featuring the figure of Themis in an ornate birdcage. The chromogenic print explores themes of mythology, confinement, and contemporary narrative through staged photography.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.

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April 5, 2024

Lot 110

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Eve Sussman, Themis in the Birdcage (film still from Rape of the Sabine Women)

A film still from Eve Sussman's multimedia work "Rape of the Sabine Women," featuring the figure of Themis in an ornate birdcage. The chromogenic print explores themes of mythology, confinement, and contemporary narrative through staged photography.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Eve Sussman, Figure, Mythology, Staged Photography, Chromogenic Print, Narrative, Contemporary Art, Film Still

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