
360° Compass
A delicate compass constructed from a magnet, steel, and painted wood, suspended by nylon thread, is presented within its original grey cardboard box, inviting the viewer to consider the relationship between orientation and space. Eliasson transforms a familiar navigational tool into a contemplative object, blurring the boundary between artwork and everyday instrument. The work reflects the artist's enduring interest in perception, natural forces, and the ways in which we locate ourselves within the world.
- Medium
- Multiple comprising magnet, steel, painted wood and nylon thread, all contained in the original grey cardboard box.
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions: Online Auction
January 20, 2026
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000
Sold: $3,870
Lot 287
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