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Ólafur Elíasson — 360° Compass
Ólafur Elíasson

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

🔨 Auction Lot

Editions: Online Auction

January 20, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Sold: $3,870

Lot 287

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Ólafur Elíasson, 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
60 x 58.5 cm
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Magnetic, Conceptual, Minimalist, Installation, Scientific, Icelandic, Interactive, Mixed Materials, Contemporary

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