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Ry Rocklen — Trophy Modern
Ry Rocklen

Trophy Modern

2013

"Trophy Modern" by Ry Rocklen is a sculptural work that engages with contemporary notions of achievement and display by repurposing or reimagining the trophy form. Rocklen's practice often interrogates consumer culture and the aestheticization of everyday objects, transforming mundane materials into gallery worthy pieces. The work exemplifies his interest in how we memorialize and valorize success in contemporary society.

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Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego Benefit Auction | Presented by ICA San Diego, Hosted by Sotheby’s

October 28, 2024

Estimate: $600$800

Lot 7

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Ry Rocklen, Trophy Modern, 2013

"Trophy Modern" by Ry Rocklen is a sculptural work that engages with contemporary notions of achievement and display by repurposing or reimagining the trophy form. Rocklen's practice often interrogates consumer culture and the aestheticization of everyday objects, transforming mundane materials into gallery worthy pieces. The work exemplifies his interest in how we memorialize and valorize success in contemporary society.

Year
2013
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Consumer Culture, Conceptual, Installation, Mixed Media, Appropriation Art, American Artist, Pop Art, Kitsch, Ironic, Contemporary

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