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Joseph Beuys — Akustische Objekte (Acoustic Objects)
Joseph Beuys

Akustische Objekte (Acoustic Objects)

1986

"Akustische Objekte" is a sculptural assemblage housed in a glass, wood, and metal display case that exemplifies Beuys' exploration of sound, perception, and the materiality of everyday objects. The work combines found and crafted elements arranged in precise configurations, inviting viewers to contemplate the acoustic properties and spiritual resonances of ordinary materials. True to Beuys' practice, the piece dissolves boundaries between sculpture, installation, and conceptual art while reflecting his belief in the transformative potential of artistic materials and human creativity.

Medium
glass, wood, and metal display case containing (left to right):

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Joseph Beuys, Akustische Objekte (Acoustic Objects), 1986

"Akustische Objekte" is a sculptural assemblage housed in a glass, wood, and metal display case that exemplifies Beuys' exploration of sound, perception, and the materiality of everyday objects. The work combines found and crafted elements arranged in precise configurations, inviting viewers to contemplate the acoustic properties and spiritual resonances of ordinary materials. True to Beuys' practice, the piece dissolves boundaries between sculpture, installation, and conceptual art while reflecting his belief in the transformative potential of artistic materials and human creativity.

Medium
glass, wood, and metal display case containing (left to right):
Year
1986
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Mixed Media Installation, Conceptual Art, Sound Art, Avant-Garde, Experimental, Interactive, German, Sculptural Objects, Fluxus

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