
Chanel Surfboard No. 1
1999
Tom Sachs' *Chanel Surfboard No. 1* is a polyurethane foam and fiberglass surfboard adorned with the iconic branding of the luxury fashion house Chanel, complete with plastic fins. The work embodies Sachs' signature approach of colliding high culture with consumer goods, repurposing the status symbols of elite fashion within the context of surf and street culture. The result is a provocative yet playful commentary on luxury, desire, and the commodification of both style and leisure.
- Medium
- polyurethrane foam and fiberglass surfboard with plastic fins
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2017
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