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Peter Fischli & David Weiss — Pilze im Wasser (Mushrooms in Water)

Pilze im Wasser (Mushrooms in Water)

A playful and meticulously rendered depiction of mushrooms submerged in water, this work exemplifies Fischli and Weiss's characteristic blend of humor and quiet philosophical curiosity about the everyday world. The Swiss duo's signature approach transforms an utterly mundane subject into a source of gentle wonder and deadpan poetry. This signed and numbered edition of 20/40, presented in pencil, reflects the artists' lifelong fascination with ordinary objects elevated through careful artistic attention.

Medium
signed and numbered 20/40 in pencil, framed.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 25, 2016

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Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Pilze im Wasser (Mushrooms in Water)

A playful and meticulously rendered depiction of mushrooms submerged in water, this work exemplifies Fischli and Weiss's characteristic blend of humor and quiet philosophical curiosity about the everyday world. The Swiss duo's signature approach transforms an utterly mundane subject into a source of gentle wonder and deadpan poetry. This signed and numbered edition of 20/40, presented in pencil, reflects the artists' lifelong fascination with ordinary objects elevated through careful artistic attention.

Medium
signed and numbered 20/40 in pencil, framed.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Swiss Artists, Conceptual Art, Nature Subject, Muted Tones, Limited Edition, Late 20th Century, Mushrooms, Contemporary Art, Underwater, Collaborative Duo, Framed Work

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