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Ugo Rondinone — MOONRISE, north. May
Ugo Rondinone

MOONRISE, north. May

A towering stone figure stands in quiet, contemplative stillness, its rough-hewn surface suggesting both ancient ritual and primal human form. Rondinone's stacked rock sculpture evokes a sense of elemental solitude, merging the natural world with an almost mythological presence. The work invites reflection on cycles of time, landscape, and the enduring relationship between humanity and the earth.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 30, 2015

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Ugo Rondinone, MOONRISE, north. May

A towering stone figure stands in quiet, contemplative stillness, its rough-hewn surface suggesting both ancient ritual and primal human form. Rondinone's stacked rock sculpture evokes a sense of elemental solitude, merging the natural world with an almost mythological presence. The work invites reflection on cycles of time, landscape, and the enduring relationship between humanity and the earth.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Minimalist, Muted Palette, Male Artist, Text Art, Conceptual Art, Nature Inspired, Landscape Theme, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Celestial Imagery, Installation Art, 21st Century, Swiss Artist, Meditative Mood, Celestial Motif, Minimalism

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Alex Capecelatro, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Paul McNally