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Erwin Wurm — canvas, wool
Erwin Wurm

canvas, wool

Erwin Wurm presents a deceptively simple yet conceptually loaded work in *Canvas, Wool*, inviting viewers to reconsider the boundaries between material, object, and sculpture. True to Wurm's playful interrogation of everyday life and form, the piece blurs the line between the functional and the absurd, using humble domestic materials to challenge conventional notions of art-making. The work reflects his ongoing interest in transformation and the philosophical weight hidden within ordinary things.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 10, 2016

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Erwin Wurm, canvas, wool

Erwin Wurm presents a deceptively simple yet conceptually loaded work in *Canvas, Wool*, inviting viewers to reconsider the boundaries between material, object, and sculpture. True to Wurm's playful interrogation of everyday life and form, the piece blurs the line between the functional and the absurd, using humble domestic materials to challenge conventional notions of art-making. The work reflects his ongoing interest in transformation and the philosophical weight hidden within ordinary things.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Textile Elements, Male Artist, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Sculptural Art, Contemporary Artist, Humorous Tone, Textile Materials, Austrian Artist, Absurdist Aesthetic, Everyday Objects, Contemporary Art, Textile Art, Absurdist Humor, Established Artist, Neutral Tones, Playful Mood, Sculptural Object

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