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Matthew Barney — Cremaster 3: Level
Matthew Barney

Cremaster 3: Level

A monumental still from Matthew Barney's epic *Cremaster 3* film cycle, this colour coupler print captures the visceral, mythological theatrics that define the artist's practice. The image is encased in a custom acrylic frame designed by Barney himself, reinforcing his total commitment to the artwork as a unified, sculptural object. Blending architectural symbolism, ritual, and bodily transformation, the work exemplifies Barney's exploration of discipline, ascent, and the limits of physical and psychological endurance.

Medium
colour coupler print in artist’s acrylic frame

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 17, 2013

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Matthew Barney, Cremaster 3: Level

A monumental still from Matthew Barney's epic *Cremaster 3* film cycle, this colour coupler print captures the visceral, mythological theatrics that define the artist's practice. The image is encased in a custom acrylic frame designed by Barney himself, reinforcing his total commitment to the artwork as a unified, sculptural object. Blending architectural symbolism, ritual, and bodily transformation, the work exemplifies Barney's exploration of discipline, ascent, and the limits of physical and psychological endurance.

Medium
colour coupler print in artist’s acrylic frame
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Post-Conceptual Art, Narrative Symbolism, Color Photography, Figurative Photography, Male Artist, Cinematic Imagery, Cinematic Photography, Colour Photography, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Enigmatic Mood, American Artist, Framed Print, 21st Century, Late 20th Century, Colour Coupler Print, Mythological Themes, Framed Photograph, Surrealist Undertones, Ritualistic Imagery

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