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Joseph Beuys — Fahne (Flag)
Joseph Beuys

Fahne (Flag)

1985

"Fahne" (1952) is a textile work by German artist Joseph Beuys featuring a simple flag design executed in felt and other materials that reflect his characteristic use of unconventional, humble substances. The work exemplifies Beuys' broader artistic philosophy that positioned everyday and "worthless" materials as vehicles for spiritual and social transformation. Like much of his practice, the flag serves as a symbol open to multiple interpretations, potentially addressing themes of identity, nationalism, and the artist's role in society during post World War II Germany.

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Joseph Beuys: The Schellmann Collection

October 17, 2024

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

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Joseph Beuys, Fahne (Flag), 1985

"Fahne" (1952) is a textile work by German artist Joseph Beuys featuring a simple flag design executed in felt and other materials that reflect his characteristic use of unconventional, humble substances. The work exemplifies Beuys' broader artistic philosophy that positioned everyday and "worthless" materials as vehicles for spiritual and social transformation. Like much of his practice, the flag serves as a symbol open to multiple interpretations, potentially addressing themes of identity, nationalism, and the artist's role in society during post World War II Germany.

Year
1985
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

German Artist, 20th Century, Political Activism, Spiritual Transformation, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Social Commentary, Mystical aesthetic, Flag Symbolism, Textile and found objects

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