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Franz West — Passstück
Franz West

Passstück

1982

Franz West's *Passstück* (Adaptives) is an interactive sculptural work inviting viewers to physically engage with and wear or hold its irregular, plaster-formed shape. West challenged traditional notions of passive art viewing by encouraging bodily participation, making the audience an integral part of the piece. The work's crude, organic form is deliberately awkward, prompting unconventional and often humorous interactions between the object and the human body.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Franz West, Passstück, 1982

Franz West's *Passstück* (Adaptives) is an interactive sculptural work inviting viewers to physically engage with and wear or hold its irregular, plaster-formed shape. West challenged traditional notions of passive art viewing by encouraging bodily participation, making the audience an integral part of the piece. The work's crude, organic form is deliberately awkward, prompting unconventional and often humorous interactions between the object and the human body.

Year
1982
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Minimalist Forms, Participatory Art, Male Artist, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Contemporary Artist, Austrian Artist, Late 20th Century, Interactive Art, Neutral Tones, Playful Mood

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