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Joseph Beuys — Iphigenia
Joseph Beuys

Iphigenia

A luminous golden vinyl sheet serves as the ground for this enigmatic screenprint by Joseph Beuys, merging the mythological figure of Iphigenia with the artist's characteristic interest in transformation and sacrifice. The reflective, shimmering surface imbues the work with an almost ritualistic quality, evoking themes of redemption and metamorphosis central to the ancient Greek narrative. True to Beuys's expanded concept of art as a social and spiritual force, the work bridges classical mythology with the material and symbolic language of his broader practice.

Medium
Screenprint, on gold-colored vinyl sheet, the full sheet,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 21, 2015

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Joseph Beuys, Iphigenia

A luminous golden vinyl sheet serves as the ground for this enigmatic screenprint by Joseph Beuys, merging the mythological figure of Iphigenia with the artist's characteristic interest in transformation and sacrifice. The reflective, shimmering surface imbues the work with an almost ritualistic quality, evoking themes of redemption and metamorphosis central to the ancient Greek narrative. True to Beuys's expanded concept of art as a social and spiritual force, the work bridges classical mythology with the material and symbolic language of his broader practice.

Medium
Screenprint, on gold-colored vinyl sheet, the full sheet,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, 20th Century, Mythological Subject, Gold Tones, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Screenprint, Fluxus

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