
Venus von Willendorf: Ich will eine Villa im Westen Wiens
1984
Franz West's "Venus von Willendorf: Ich will eine Villa im Westen Wiens" combines gouache and collage on newspaper to create an irreverent dialogue between prehistoric fertility symbolism and contemporary Austrian consumer desire. The work's title, translating to "I want a villa in western Vienna," juxtaposes the ancient Venus figurine with West's characteristically ironic commentary on wealth, aspiration, and the commodification of art and history. Through this material and conceptual layering, West employs humor and wordplay to interrogate modernist icon worship while engaging with Austrian identity and real estate culture.
- Medium
- gouache and collage on newspaper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 11, 2024
Lot 135
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