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Franz West — Immobiles Passstück Dusche
Franz West

Immobiles Passstück Dusche

1981

"Immobiles Passstück Dusche" by Franz West combines acrylic, plaster, and wood to create an enigmatic sculptural object that exemplifies the Austrian artist's distinctive approach to form and functionality. The work plays with the concept of the "Passstück" or adaptable object, a recurring theme in West's practice where artworks are designed to interact with and conform to the human body and domestic spaces. Through its mixed media construction, the piece questions conventional boundaries between sculpture, furniture, and utility while maintaining West's characteristic blend of playfulness and formal sophistication.

Medium
acrylic, plaster and wood

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 11, 2024

Lot 136

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Franz West, Immobiles Passstück Dusche, 1981

"Immobiles Passstück Dusche" by Franz West combines acrylic, plaster, and wood to create an enigmatic sculptural object that exemplifies the Austrian artist's distinctive approach to form and functionality. The work plays with the concept of the "Passstück" or adaptable object, a recurring theme in West's practice where artworks are designed to interact with and conform to the human body and domestic spaces. Through its mixed media construction, the piece questions conventional boundaries between sculpture, furniture, and utility while maintaining West's characteristic blend of playfulness and formal sophistication.

Medium
acrylic, plaster and wood
Year
1981
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Mixed Media, Playful Irony, Everyday Materials, Austrian Artist, Sculptural Installation, Found Object Assemblage, Contemporary Art, Architectural Intervention, Post-Modern

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