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Joseph Beuys — Minneapolis Fragments (Sun State I)
Joseph Beuys

Minneapolis Fragments (Sun State I)

1977

"Minneapolis Fragments (Sun State I)" is a work by German artist Joseph Beuys comprising two lithographs printed on hand-made paper, reflecting his characteristic interest in materials and process. The piece exemplifies Beuys's conceptual approach to printmaking, where the medium itself becomes integral to the work's meaning and aesthetic impact. Created during a period when Beuys was increasingly engaged with environmental and social themes, the work demonstrates his commitment to exploring the relationship between artistic practice and broader human concerns.

Medium
two lithographs on hand-made paper

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Joseph Beuys: The Schellmann Collection

October 17, 2024

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Joseph Beuys, Minneapolis Fragments (Sun State I), 1977

"Minneapolis Fragments (Sun State I)" is a work by German artist Joseph Beuys comprising two lithographs printed on hand-made paper, reflecting his characteristic interest in materials and process. The piece exemplifies Beuys's conceptual approach to printmaking, where the medium itself becomes integral to the work's meaning and aesthetic impact. Created during a period when Beuys was increasingly engaged with environmental and social themes, the work demonstrates his commitment to exploring the relationship between artistic practice and broader human concerns.

Medium
two lithographs on hand-made paper
Year
1977
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

German Artist, 20th Century, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Experimental, Industrial fragments, Melancholic, Urban Landscape, Fluxus, Photography and collage

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