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Richard Pettibone — Constantin Brancusi Endless Column
Richard Pettibone

Constantin Brancusi Endless Column

1992

Richard Pettibone's *Constantin Brancusi Endless Column* pays homage to the iconic Romanian sculptor's monumental work through Pettibone's signature practice of meticulously replicating celebrated artworks in miniaturized form. By reducing Brancusi's towering, rhythmically stacked cast-iron column to an intimate scale, Pettibone invites reflection on themes of originality, reproduction, and the nature of artistic legacy. The work exemplifies Pettibone's broader engagement with appropriation, challenging viewers to reconsider how scale and context shape the meaning and perception of a masterpiece.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 4, 2018

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Richard Pettibone, Constantin Brancusi Endless Column, 1992

Richard Pettibone's *Constantin Brancusi Endless Column* pays homage to the iconic Romanian sculptor's monumental work through Pettibone's signature practice of meticulously replicating celebrated artworks in miniaturized form. By reducing Brancusi's towering, rhythmically stacked cast-iron column to an intimate scale, Pettibone invites reflection on themes of originality, reproduction, and the nature of artistic legacy. The work exemplifies Pettibone's broader engagement with appropriation, challenging viewers to reconsider how scale and context shape the meaning and perception of a masterpiece.

Year
1992
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodernism, 20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Appropriation Artist, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Appropriation Art, American Artist, Small Format, Monochromatic, Sculptural Subject

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